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The Nova NanoSEM 650 from FEI
The Nova NanoSEM 450 from FEI

Hillsboro, Oregon ―FEI Company (NASDAQ: FEIC), a leading scientific instrumentation company providing electron microscope systems for nanoscale applications across many industries, announced today the availability of its new Nova™ NanoSEM 50 Series of ultra-high resolution scanning electron microscopes (UHR SEMs). It is designed to provide industry-leading, nanometer-scale resolution and ultra-precise analysis on the widest range of samples. Initial shipments are planned for the fourth...

Submitted by LabGrab on August 18, 2010 - 10:11am in Laboratory Equipment, Life Science Industry
Gardner Denver, Inc. Welch-Ilmvac Logo

Gardner Denver, Inc. (NYSE: GDI) has announced the formation of a global business dedicated to providing value-added Laboratory and Life Science products. The newly formed Welch-Ilmvac business unit offers a broad portfolio of environmentally responsible vacuum products and services into the R&D laboratory and light industrial markets. Welch-Ilmvac combines the technologies and resources of GDI’s US-based Welch Vacuum Technology with those of recently acquired Ilmvac GmbH ( Ilmenau,...

Submitted by LabGrab on July 27, 2010 - 2:31pm in Lab Product Announcement
The ELGA PURELAB Pulse Water Purification System

The PURELAB Pulse design is unique, the only type II water purification system that incorporate recirculation of purified water up to the dispense point – guaranteeing optimum purity. ELGA’s Pulse technology combined with extended intervals between sanitization reduces maintenance time and makes the PURELAB Pulse one of the most productive and environmentally friendly systems in its class.

ELGA’s Pulse technology integrates EDI which combines ion exchange resins and ion selective...

Submitted by LabGrab on July 13, 2010 - 6:38am in Stem Cell Research
NeoStem® - Your Cells - Your Use - Your Life

The U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command, Telemedicine and Advanced Technology Research Center (USAMRMC-TATRC) recently awarded NeoStem (NYSE Amex: NBS) the contract for the purpose of evaluating the use of topically applied bone marrow-derived adult mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) for rapid wound healing.

Over the last several years NeoStem has been partnering and collaborating with researchers throughout the U.S. to investigate the use of stem cell therapies in wound...

Submitted by LabGrab on July 9, 2010 - 3:03pm in Lab Product Announcement
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Class II Protection for Your Robotics
The LabGard NU-S125 Class II, Type A2 Walk-In Biological Safety Cabinet is designed for high volume automation systems, fermentation equipment along with applications involving high-throughput robotic systems, large high speed cell sorters, automated liquid handlers, ultra-centrifuges, or any large device requiring biological containment protection. NuAire’s WIBSC is a prefect match for the BD FACS Aria Flow Cytometer or any laboratory equipment...

Submitted by LabGrab on July 9, 2010 - 2:57pm in Lab Product Announcement
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The fully automatic, space-saving iVisc is easy to operate and ideal for starting out in professional viscometry. Simply plug in the USB cable, start the software and the capillary viscometer is ready to use. The iVisc can be operated independently with a low-cost computer or netbook.

The compact, intelligent viscosity measuring stand is designed for a wide range of standard glass capillaries (e.g. Ubbelohde, Cannon-Fenske and micro-Ostwald). With a suitable LAUDA clear-view...

Submitted by LabGrab on July 1, 2010 - 9:55am in Life Science Industry
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BioTek Instruments, Inc., a global leader in the development, manufacture and sale of microplate instrumentation for drug discovery and life science solutions, welcomes Dr. Dirk Frese to the company as Managing Director, Europe, effective immediately. In this newly created position, Dr. Frese is responsible for business integration and advancement within Europe.

Peter Weith, BioTek's Vice President of Marketing, notes, "Dr. Frese has a unique set of skills, creating cutting-edge...

Submitted by AL-TAR on June 29, 2010 - 10:54am in Life Science Industry
AL-TAR receives ISO 17025 Accreditation

AL-TAR Services, Inc. Laboratory Is Now Accredited For ACLASS Standards

Sunnyvale, CA June 29th 2010 - AL-TAR Services, Inc., a California based laboratory equipment repair and instrument calibration services company, has been formally approved by ACLASS and the ANSI- ASQ National Accreditation Board as an internationally accredited calibration lab.

Beginning in 2009, the AL-TAR Quality Department invested valuable...

Submitted by Sheldon Manufacturing on June 29, 2010 - 10:26am in Lab Product Announcement, Laboratory Equipment, microbiology equipment
SHEL LAB BacBASIC, Ergonomic Anaerobic Chamber

Sheldon Manufacturing, Inc. announces the release of their latest offering to the Life Sciences, University, and Clinical research labs with the BacBASIC Environmental Work Station and Incubator for anaerobic conditions in microbiology & cell biology applications.

Cornelius, OR June 29, 2010 -- Anaerobic Glove Boxes have made a name for themselves over the last fifteen years. As more researchers and clinicians realize the cost savings involved with moving from anaerobic jars or...

Submitted by LabGrab on June 25, 2010 - 10:36am in Life Science Industry
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BILLERICA, Mass., Jun 23, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Millipore Corporation, a leading provider of technologies, tools and services for the global life science industry, announced that its Danvers, Massachusetts manufacturing facility clean room has achieved Gold level certification under the U.S. Green Building Council's (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) building rating system. This certification, one of the highest ratings for building renovation, acknowledges...