Lab Management
In fiscal year 2008/09 (ended 30 September) the Carl Zeiss Group clearly felt the impact of the global economic crisis, particularly in its industrial business. In contrast, a positive trend was reported by the Medical Systems, Microscopy and Consumer Optics/Optronics Groups. The company presented the figures for fiscal year 2008/09 during its Annual Press Conference in Stuttgart.
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PerkinElmer Inc. and VWR International LLC are joining forces to create a joint service offering aimed at helping life science researchers stock and maintain their lab equipment.
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The U.S. Commerce Departments National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has awarded more than $123 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act grants to support the construction of new scientific research facilities at 11 universities and one non-profit research organization.
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According to industry estimates, the global market for microscopes and accessories is literally thriving. Around 4 years back it was pegged at $1.65 billion (1.34 billion) and is expected to touch $2.77 billion in the year 2009, with a healthy average annual growth rate(AAR) of around 11%.
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PerkinElmer, Inc. today announced that OneSource, a component of the Analytical Sciences and Laboratory Services business, has entered into an agreement with laboratory supply and distribution company VWR International, LLC, to develop a joint service offering.
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Abbott plans to buy Starlims Technologies, a vendor of laboratory information management systems, for about $123 million in cash.
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Abbott has announced a definitive agreement to acquire STARLIMS Technologies Ltd., a leading provider of laboratory information management systems, for approximately $123 million in cash.
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NEXUS Biosystems, a leading innovator and worldwide provider of automated sample management systems, today announced the acquisition of Aurora Biotechnologies of Carlsbad, CA, a leading developer of proprietary high-performance microplates for use in sample storage, high-throughput screening, and cellular imaging.
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During the past year, scientists around the country have encountered various challenges, including an unpredictable world economy, thousands of job losses, and pharmaceutical megamergers. There cannot possibly be a pot of gold at the end of this rainbow, can there? Think again.
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Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) recently published Risk Management Techniques to Identify and Control Laboratory Error Sources; Approved GuidelineSecond Edition (EP18-A2). This document provides guidance for risk management activities that include risk analysis (failure modes and effects analysis [FMEA]), fault trees, and risk monitoring...
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Eight Projects Will Support Growth of Clean Energy and Efficiency through Research, Development and Testing
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The State University of New York (SUNY) has received 312 awards totaling more than $95 million under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). The majority of the awards to SUNY have come from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Science Foundation (NSF).
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