INFORS HT, Swiss manufacturer of bioreactors, shaker incubations and bioprocess software announces that Peter Tunon as has been appointed as the new CEO for Infors USA Inc.
Mr. Tunon is succeeding Mr. Simon Egli, who after three years in the US is returning to the corporate headquarters Switzerland to become the new global director of sales. Over the past 30 years Peter Tunon has established himself as an expert in the commercialization of life science tools and technologies, with a focus on bioprocessing....
BioTek has been granted US patent 9,557,217 for imaging and microplate reading in one instrument.
The intellectual property protected by this patent is used in BioTek’s award winning line of Cytation™ Cell Imaging Multi-Mode readers. Other patents are pending. Cytation offers fluorescence, brightfield, color brightfield and phase contrast imaging up to 60x, and multi-mode detection optics that include fluorescence intensity, luminescence, absorbance and advanced measurements such as fluorescence polarization, time-resolved fluorescence and AlphaScreen...
Collaboration to offer academic researchers and educators more accessible path to innovation in life sciences
ADInstruments (ADI), a world leader in hardware and software development for data acquisition in the life sciences, today announced a new strategic partnership with the American Physiological Society (APS), the premier professional organisation for more than 10,500 physiologists in the U.S. and abroad. The aim of the partnership, which will be an extension of the long-standing relationship between the two organisations, is to provide APS members with...
Geotech, the market leading manufacturer of gas analysers, is increasing its hire fleet due to continued successful growth in its rental business.
Customers can enjoy a quick and easy process while choosing from the latest instruments to suit their specific needs. Whether it is to replace an instrument that is being serviced or a project-based hire, Geotech delivers an excellent experience, including delivery and collection, all at a very competitive price....
Freeman Technology, the powder characterisation specialists, will be exhibiting at the European Coatings Show.
The company offers material characterisation solutions aimed at optimising process performance, increasing productivity and improving quality in a diverse range of sectors, including powder coatings. Freeman Technology’s solutions include the FT4 Powder Rheometer®, a unique and comprehensive powder tester, which uses patented dynamic methodology, automated shear cells...
New spin-out from TTP Group plc will develop, licence and manufacture second generation Disc Pump technology, which has proven applications in medical devices, healthcare, and scientific research
TTP Group plc has announced the launch of TTP Ventus Ltd. The new spin-out has been formed to commercialise the second generation of The Technology Partnership’s (TTP) proprietary micropump technology. The micropump platform, Disc Pump, is enabling disruptive new products across medical and industrial markets...
Copley Scientific has revealed plans to more than double the size of its current headquarters in Colwick to accommodate expansion in every area of its business.
Copley Scientific, a global leader in inhaler test equipment manufacturing, has grown exponentially over recent years and the launch of the Chinese version of the company website is further evidence of the company’s continued global success. The new building is expected to come on stream this year....
A UK-based purification specialist has marked its fifth anniversary with a record year of growth following a surge in demand for its small molecule synthesis capabilities from pharmaceutical companies across Europe.
Reach Separations, which is headquartered at BioCity in Nottingham, has grown by one third since 2015 and is now working with most of the world’s big pharma firms along with many contract research organisations (CROs) that are involved in developing new compounds. The company’s growth has been driven by export, with a three-fold increase in activity outside of the UK during 2016...
Analytik, leading suppliers of innovative analytical instrumentation, are pleased to announce their appointment as exclusive distributors for German company, Particle Metrix GmbH, manufacturers of particle analysers for dispersions and macromolecular solutions.
The main applications are in the fields of the life sciences and colloid chemistry. Analytik has been appointed as the exclusive distributors in the UK & Ireland for the nanoparticle characterisation products of leading German company, Particle Metrix GmbH. Initially, Particle Metrix developed systems to characterise colloids....
Project will explore quantitative MRI metrics for more informed treatment decision making
Siemens Healthineersand Biogen announced today that the companies plan to jointly develop Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) applications with the intent of quantifying key markers of multiple sclerosis (MS) disease activity and progression. Biogen is a leading biotechnology company with a deep focus on neurological and autoimmune conditions....
Elementar is known as a manufacturer of analytical instruments for organic elemental analysis.
Furthermore, the product portfolio contains mass spectrometers, developed and manufactured from the 100 % subsidiary Isoprime. To make clear that both brands belong together and to exploit synergy effects, all Isoprime products will be marketed within the Elementar brand. Isoprime was acquired by Elementar in 2008 and was marketed as an independent brand within the umbrella brand Elementar Group....
Cresset, innovative provider of software and contract research services for small molecule discovery and design, is pleased to announce a corporate rebrand, reflecting a new structure for this growing business.
“Cresset has grown dramatically since I joined as CEO in 2010, with a tripling of annual income over this period” says Dr Robert Scoffin, CEO of Cresset. “This new visual identity formalizes our structure into three divisions, reflecting the markets we serve and creating the conditions for even greater future growth....
Biofortuna is expanding its IVD service portfolio to provide a greater focus on immunoassay design, development and manufacture.
The company has made a significant investment in its production capabilities to include plate coating, washing, drying and quality control, creating an exceptional manufacturing suite for immunoassay kits. Biofortuna already has extensive experience in immunoassay development, and this expansion has been driven by the success of current customer projects and increasing demand from the market....
The Design And Operation Of Research Laboratories, Incubators And Science Park Facilities – York Racecourse
The United Kingdom Science Park Association (UKSPA) and S-Lab: Supporting World Class Science are jointly organising a Conference, Exhibition and Gala Dinner at York Racecourse, in partnership with; the International Association of Science Parks and Areas of Innovation (IASP); Innovation DB Forum; Praxis Unico and York Science Park....
THE Northern Health Science Alliance (NHSA), the organisation leading the North’s health science development across the Northern Powerhouse, has appointed a leading North medic to its board of directors.
Professor Paul Stewart is the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Medicine & Health and Dean of the Medical School at the University of Leeds. He is also a Non-Executive Director and an Honorary Consultant Endocrinologist at the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. He will take a leading role in helping to develop the Northern Health Science Alliance’s role in advocating for, and attracting...
Deutsche Post DHL Group, the leading global mail and logistics company, and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, today announced a global partnership to help improve vaccine supply chains in Gavi-supported countries.
As immunization programs expand to include new, life-saving vaccines and strive to reach more people, often in remote areas, they are increasingly constrained by outdated supply chains. With vaccine volumes continuing to increase and the persistence of often weak or broken health systems, there is a critical need for improvements in immunization supply chain infrastructure.
BMG LABTECH unveils new visual brand identity and showcases the streamlined readers at SLAS 2017
BMG LABTECH’s visual appearance is heading into a new direction. The microplate reader company launched a new corporate colour identity that will be rolled out across all products as well as external and internal communication channels in the coming weeks. “As the company grows and develops, it is important that our brand continues to reflect the high quality, reliability and innovation of our products....
Imaging technology company FluxData Inc. has joined Halma, a UK-based safety, health and environmental technology group.
The advanced multispectral and digital imaging designer and manufacturer will become the newest member of Halma’s Environmental and Analysis sector. Founded in 2006, FluxData provides multi-spectral and polarimetric imaging systems for a wide range of applications, including high volume production quality control, medical imaging, food and...
International medical imaging IT and cybersecurity company Sectra (STO: SECT B) announces a new distribution agreement with Opta-Tech.
Under the agreement, Opta-Tech will provide Sectra’s digital pathology solution to the Polish market. Digitizing pathology images increases reviewing efficiency due to fast image access and digital measurement tools. Since Sectra’s solutions for handling medical images are built on the same technical platform, medical images can easily be shared across disciplines. This enhanced ability of collaboration allows clinicians to benefit from integrated diagnostics...
ChargePoint Technology, the high growth manufacturer and innovator of specialist high containment and sterile transfer valves, has secured multi-million pound investment to meet global demand for its ground-breaking devices.
The Liverpool-based company struck a deal with private equity investor LDC, part of Lloyds Banking Group, to capitalise on the strong and increasing demand for its solutions internationally, particularly in North America, Europe and Asia, whilst accelerating sales of its innovative AseptiSafe® Bio product and investment in the development of new products in the aftercare market....
Investment will fund commercial launch of breath biomarker R&D services and clinical trials in lung and colon cancer screening
Owlstone Medical Ltd, a diagnostics company developing a breathalyzer for disease, today announced that it has successfully raised $11.55 million USD (£9.3 million GBP) financing. The investment round was led by existing investors, and will be used to commercially launch the company’s breath biomarker R&D services, including the opening of a new high volume clinical facility, and to fund ongoing clinical trials in lung and colon cancer screening. The funding follows...
The Royal Microscopical Society have announced Allison Winton as their new Chief Executive.
Since 1839, the RMS has been championing microscopy, supporting scientists at all stages of their career and promoting the science to a wider audience. But behind the scenes, a dedicated team of office staff ensure the Society is serving its members and hosting high quality events to scientists all over the world....
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Mr. Tunon is succeeding Mr. Simon Egli, who after three years in the US is returning to the corporate headquarters Switzerland to become the new global director of sales. Over the past 30 years Peter Tunon has established himself as an expert in the commercialization of life science tools and technologies, with a focus on bioprocessing....
The intellectual property protected by this patent is used in BioTek’s award winning line of Cytation™ Cell Imaging Multi-Mode readers. Other patents are pending. Cytation offers fluorescence, brightfield, color brightfield and phase contrast imaging up to 60x, and multi-mode detection optics that include fluorescence intensity, luminescence, absorbance and advanced measurements such as fluorescence polarization, time-resolved fluorescence and AlphaScreen...
ADInstruments (ADI), a world leader in hardware and software development for data acquisition in the life sciences, today announced a new strategic partnership with the American Physiological Society (APS), the premier professional organisation for more than 10,500 physiologists in the U.S. and abroad. The aim of the partnership, which will be an extension of the long-standing relationship between the two organisations, is to provide APS members with...
Customers can enjoy a quick and easy process while choosing from the latest instruments to suit their specific needs. Whether it is to replace an instrument that is being serviced or a project-based hire, Geotech delivers an excellent experience, including delivery and collection, all at a very competitive price....
The company offers material characterisation solutions aimed at optimising process performance, increasing productivity and improving quality in a diverse range of sectors, including powder coatings. Freeman Technology’s solutions include the FT4 Powder Rheometer®, a unique and comprehensive powder tester, which uses patented dynamic methodology, automated shear cells...
TTP Group plc has announced the launch of TTP Ventus Ltd. The new spin-out has been formed to commercialise the second generation of The Technology Partnership’s (TTP) proprietary micropump technology. The micropump platform, Disc Pump, is enabling disruptive new products across medical and industrial markets...
Copley Scientific, a global leader in inhaler test equipment manufacturing, has grown exponentially over recent years and the launch of the Chinese version of the company website is further evidence of the company’s continued global success. The new building is expected to come on stream this year....
Reach Separations, which is headquartered at BioCity in Nottingham, has grown by one third since 2015 and is now working with most of the world’s big pharma firms along with many contract research organisations (CROs) that are involved in developing new compounds. The company’s growth has been driven by export, with a three-fold increase in activity outside of the UK during 2016...
The main applications are in the fields of the life sciences and colloid chemistry. Analytik has been appointed as the exclusive distributors in the UK & Ireland for the nanoparticle characterisation products of leading German company, Particle Metrix GmbH. Initially, Particle Metrix developed systems to characterise colloids....
Siemens Healthineersand Biogen announced today that the companies plan to jointly develop Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) applications with the intent of quantifying key markers of multiple sclerosis (MS) disease activity and progression. Biogen is a leading biotechnology company with a deep focus on neurological and autoimmune conditions....
Furthermore, the product portfolio contains mass spectrometers, developed and manufactured from the 100 % subsidiary Isoprime. To make clear that both brands belong together and to exploit synergy effects, all Isoprime products will be marketed within the Elementar brand. Isoprime was acquired by Elementar in 2008 and was marketed as an independent brand within the umbrella brand Elementar Group....
“Cresset has grown dramatically since I joined as CEO in 2010, with a tripling of annual income over this period” says Dr Robert Scoffin, CEO of Cresset. “This new visual identity formalizes our structure into three divisions, reflecting the markets we serve and creating the conditions for even greater future growth....
The company has made a significant investment in its production capabilities to include plate coating, washing, drying and quality control, creating an exceptional manufacturing suite for immunoassay kits. Biofortuna already has extensive experience in immunoassay development, and this expansion has been driven by the success of current customer projects and increasing demand from the market....
The United Kingdom Science Park Association (UKSPA) and S-Lab: Supporting World Class Science are jointly organising a Conference, Exhibition and Gala Dinner at York Racecourse, in partnership with; the International Association of Science Parks and Areas of Innovation (IASP); Innovation DB Forum; Praxis Unico and York Science Park....
Professor Paul Stewart is the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Medicine & Health and Dean of the Medical School at the University of Leeds. He is also a Non-Executive Director and an Honorary Consultant Endocrinologist at the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. He will take a leading role in helping to develop the Northern Health Science Alliance’s role in advocating for, and attracting...
As immunization programs expand to include new, life-saving vaccines and strive to reach more people, often in remote areas, they are increasingly constrained by outdated supply chains. With vaccine volumes continuing to increase and the persistence of often weak or broken health systems, there is a critical need for improvements in immunization supply chain infrastructure.
BMG LABTECH’s visual appearance is heading into a new direction. The microplate reader company launched a new corporate colour identity that will be rolled out across all products as well as external and internal communication channels in the coming weeks. “As the company grows and develops, it is important that our brand continues to reflect the high quality, reliability and innovation of our products....
The advanced multispectral and digital imaging designer and manufacturer will become the newest member of Halma’s Environmental and Analysis sector. Founded in 2006, FluxData provides multi-spectral and polarimetric imaging systems for a wide range of applications, including high volume production quality control, medical imaging, food and...
Under the agreement, Opta-Tech will provide Sectra’s digital pathology solution to the Polish market. Digitizing pathology images increases reviewing efficiency due to fast image access and digital measurement tools. Since Sectra’s solutions for handling medical images are built on the same technical platform, medical images can easily be shared across disciplines. This enhanced ability of collaboration allows clinicians to benefit from integrated diagnostics...
The Liverpool-based company struck a deal with private equity investor LDC, part of Lloyds Banking Group, to capitalise on the strong and increasing demand for its solutions internationally, particularly in North America, Europe and Asia, whilst accelerating sales of its innovative AseptiSafe® Bio product and investment in the development of new products in the aftercare market....
Owlstone Medical Ltd, a diagnostics company developing a breathalyzer for disease, today announced that it has successfully raised $11.55 million USD (£9.3 million GBP) financing. The investment round was led by existing investors, and will be used to commercially launch the company’s breath biomarker R&D services, including the opening of a new high volume clinical facility, and to fund ongoing clinical trials in lung and colon cancer screening. The funding follows...
Since 1839, the RMS has been championing microscopy, supporting scientists at all stages of their career and promoting the science to a wider audience. But behind the scenes, a dedicated team of office staff ensure the Society is serving its members and hosting high quality events to scientists all over the world....