AutoSorter™ 1200 is Yaskawa Motoman’s newest high-speed sorting instrument for pre- and post-analytic specimen processing. Leveraging the previous model’s excellent record for reliability and speed, AutoSorter 1200 raises the bar on throughput at up to 1,200 tubes/hr.
Yaskawa Motoman’s AutoSorter™ 2000BB bulk sorter has a new configuration available that can maintain frozen specimens in a -20°C environment during the sorting process. This enables automated sorting of most frozen specimens which previously required labor-intensive and error-prone manual handling.
Gold Standard Diagnostics, Corp. (GSD) announces a strategic alliance with R-Biopharm AG (Darmstadt, Germany) to collaborate on multiple technology and marketing initiatives that will leverage the companies’ respective strengths in expanding product offerings and geographic sales coverage.
Based on the proven ASP sample processing platform extended with a specially designed card handler addcare provides an automated solution for Gel Card based applications.
AUDIT MicroControls, Inc. is pleased to announce the following new addition to our complete line of calibration verification/linearity and daily quality control products: Linearity FD BNP (Extended). This product is intended to simulate human patient serum samples for the purpose of determining linearity, calibration verification and verification of reportable range.
Awareness Technology, manufacturer of diagnostic ELISA, CLIA, Biochemistry, and ISE instruments and reagents announces the restructuring of its UAE branch office to improve access for all Asian markets.
Addcare Bio-Tech provides advanced liquid handling systems, automated immunoassay workstations and customized systems. We create solutions for a wide range of applications by combining our proprietary liquid handling technology with a variety of platforms and modules, each designed to handle a specific task in the configuration.
Awareness Technology, manufacturer of diagnostic ELISA, CLIA, Biochemistry, and ISE instruments and reagents, completed the development of ChemWell® 2. The new analyzer represents an evolution of the ChemWell® line of fully automated instruments applying the company’s innovative single-plate technology to a two-plate system. Unlike similar devices capable of processing both ELISA and CLIA assays in 96-well micro plates, ChemWell®2 offers increased flexibility to laboratory professionals by allowing random placement of ELISA and CLIA microstrips even within the same plate.
Awareness Technology, manufacturer of diagnostic ELISA, CLIA, and Biochemistry instruments and reagents announces the worldwide launch of a new analyzer for measuring serum concentrations of sodium, potassium and chloride as a companion product to its line of biochemistry analyzers. Selectalyte, which is available both as a stand-alone instrument and as a module, was developed after many years of working with other similar devices and incorporating a number of significant improvements to ease of use, electrode stability, overall durability, precision, and convenience. The instrument and all its consumables, including a tri-level set of controls, are manufactured at Awareness Technology.
Biomatrica, Inc., a producer of reagents and devices for sample collection and analysis in diagnostics systems, nucleic acid testing, and biobanking, announced today that it has received certification from British Standards Institution Group America, Inc. that the company complies with the requirements of ISO 13485:2003 for an integrated quality management system across all functions of the business, from design and development to manufacturing and supply.
Boule Diagnostics AB has won a significant share of public tenders for a total of 329 hematology systems in Mexico in partnership with its Mexican distributors. The instruments will be delivered at the end of the second quarter and beginning of third quarter 2016. Some smaller follow-up orders are expected during the third quarter. The purchasing organisations have been IMSS (Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social), the largest and most important public health system in the country, and ISSSTE (Instituto de Seguridad y Servicios Sociales de los Trabajadores del Estado), the second largest public system in charge of providing health services to government employees.
Compact KNF boxer diaphragm pumps feature an efficient two-heads-one-motor configuration. The alternating head operation results in smooth, level flow, reducing the need for additional dampening components for systems sensitive to pulsation. In an alternative mode, two different liquids are transferred simultaneously, eliminating the need for a second pump.
KNF Neuberger introduces the “Big Sucker diaphragm pump, a high flow pump specifically designed for liquid/air mixture applications, such as emptying well plates and waste-liquid containers.
Quiet, compact KNF Micro gas diaphragm pumps offer durable solutions for aspiration, waste-handling, anesthesia monitoring, tissue sampling, blood pressure gauges, negative wound therapy, and cleaning applications.
Maccura Biotechnology Co., Ltd. was incorporated in 1994. It focuses on In-Vitro Diagnostic reagents’ development, manufacture, marketing and service. Maccura is a hi-tech enterprise certified by relevant departments. Maccura has past the CMD ISO13485, CQC ISO14001, TUV ISO13485 as well as CE Certification of some products, and obtained the CNAS Medical Reference Laboratory Accreditation.
We are participating 68th(2016) AACC Annual Scientific Meeting and Clinical Lab Expo in Pennsylvania convention center, Philadelphia. PA. USA. during August 2~4 and we will have a special presentation for press conference. This opportunity is given to the reputed companies and our products.
Featured Surmodics product at AACC 2016
Puritan is pleased to announce that the German Patent and Trademark Office (GPTO) has handed Puritan and its customers a win in cancellation proceedings initiated on Puritan’s behalf against Copan’s utility model DE 20 2004 021 932 U1 (DE’932). Specifically, in DE File No. 20 2004 021 932.8, the GPTO has declared DE’932 invalid for its entire term, effectively erasing the patent as if it never existed. This means Copan may not base any claims on any alleged infringement of DE’932.
On June 3rd, 2015, in the oral hearing before the Board of Appeals of the European Patent Office (EPO), the EPO has issued its final decision regarding Copan’s European Patent EP 1 608 268 B1 (“EP’268”). The Board of Appeals of the EPO confirmed that Copan’s EP’268 is only valid in a scope which is substantially narrower than the claim set as originally granted.
Puritan Medical Products, North America’s largest manufacturer of swabs and specimen collection devices, is pleased to announce Opti-Tranz™ and Opti-Tranz™ Plus, a brand new line of traditional liquid and agar gel collection and transport systems for bacteriological applications.
Puritan Medical Products Co. LLC, an American manufacturer of single¬-use medical, diagnostic, forensic and critical environment products for the global market, was awarded two U.S. patents for their HydraFlock® and PurFlock Ultra® swabs, issued March 1 and 8, respectively.
Roche today announced approval of the VENTANA PD-L1 (SP142) Assay1 by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a complementary diagnostic to provide PD-L1 status on patients who are considering treatment with the FDA approved Roche immunotherapy TECENTRIQ™ (atezolizumab) for metastatic urothelial cancer (mUC). This test is the first to evaluate patient PD-L1 status using immune cell staining and scoring within the tumor microenvironment, providing clinicians with information that may guide immunotherapy decisions2.
New comer from Africa with outstanding technology of clinical chemistry ready to use single liquid reagents with powerful stand alone portable analyzers for A1c , HB, Bilirubin in babies , as well as a full lab solution station establishing 2003 with trustworthy R&D Effort Egyptian Company for Biotechnology with the brand name "Spectrum Diagnostics" is specialized in development, manufacturing and marketing top quality IVD Spectrum develops and manufactures high quality in vitro diagnostic reagents.
Sekisui Diagnostics becomes exclusive commercial partner for the Qualigen FastPack® IP System in the U.S. and international markets. Sekisui Diagnostics to expand point of care testing portfolio with the FastPack® IP System from Qualigen Inc. Qualigen expands their commercial reach through relationship with Sekisui Diagnostics
Tecan has introduced the D300e Digital Dispenser* for applications that need faster, reliable dispensing down to picoliter volumes. This innovative, simple-to-use device is ideal for the creation of assay plates, and can cut set-up times from hours or days to just minutes. Users can choose between dispensing aqueous solutions in combination with a surfactant – for the investigation of proteins, antibodies, enzymes and nucleic acids – and DMSO, for small molecule studies, offering greater flexibility for life sciences workflows.
Tecan has launched the Spark® 20M multimode microplate reader*, offering tailor-made solutions to suit virtually any drug discovery or advanced life science research application. This freely configurable system gives researchers access to new techniques and features intended to enhance and streamline biochemical and cell-based workflows. At the heart of the instrument are Spark’s unique Fusion Optics and a powerful, high frequency xenon flash lamp, which can be combined with your choice of high performance detection modules to ensure a perfect match for your workflow. Options include an enhanced fluorescence module designed to improve sensitivity and increase the speed of high throughput screening, and the newly developed Te-Cool™ cooling module that uniquely allows the measurement chamber temperature to be set below the ambient room temperature for more accurate and reliable results.
Tecan has launched the Spark® 20M multimode microplate reader*, offering tailor-made solutions to suit virtually any drug discovery or advanced life science research application. This freely configurable system gives researchers access to new techniques and features intended to enhance and streamline biochemical and cell-based workflows. At the heart of the instrument are Spark’s unique Fusion Optics and a powerful, high frequency xenon flash lamp, which can be combined with your choice of high performance detection modules to ensure a perfect match for your workflow. Options include an enhanced fluorescence module designed to improve sensitivity and increase the speed of high throughput screening, and the newly developed Te-Cool™ cooling module that uniquely allows the measurement chamber temperature to be set below the ambient room temperature for more accurate and reliable results.
Tecan has launched a fully automated affinity purification solution for the extraction of large biomolecules, such as proteins, antibodies and antibody-drug conjugates. This set-up takes advantage of the new Thermo Scientific™ MSIA™ Streptavidin EVO microcolumns, which have been specifically designed for use on Tecan’s proven Freedom EVO® platform. In combination with the Freedom EVO workstation, this solution is ideal for high throughput applications in biopharmaceutical development, clinical research and anti-doping laboratories.
Tecan has unveiled a novel solution to help laboratories meet the stringent requirements of regulatory authorities such as the FDA and the EMEA. The new MultiCheck™ QC package for Spark® 10M and Spark 20M multimode readers comprises a reusable QC plate and accompanying data analysis software, and is designed to aid laboratories striving to fulfill increasingly strict regulatory demands including GLP, GMP, ISO 9001, ISO 13485 or Title 21 CFR Part 11.
TELCOR, the leading vendor truly focused on point of care testing (POCT) middleware innovations, has introduced the first interface that seamlessly updates operator demographic information and competency completion information directly from a facility’s LMS/HRIS to its POCT middleware solution.
After 20 years of experience designing and manufacturing dispense pumps for in vitro diagnostics and scientific instrument applications, The Lee Company is pleased to offer its most cost effective design yet. The new LPD Series variable displacement pump meets the demands of modern day applications: consistent performance and significant cost savings in a compact lightweight package. Designed to be completely maintenance free, this miniature, chemically inert pump is readily available in 50 and 250 microliter full dispense volumes. Standard performance models meet the demands of most applications, while high performance models are available for the most demanding applications. The LPD Series Pump can be customized for a variety of performance characteristics, feedback options and port head materials. Contact your local Lee Sales Engineer today for additional information.
The Lee Company continues to redefine miniature fluidics with the introduction of an even more compact High Density Interface (HDI) solenoid valve. Now available in magnetically latched and non-latched designs, this 2-port normally closed valve is exceptionally small in size, light weight, and offers consistent performance throughout its life. Both designs are offered in plug-in and face mount styles. In today's culture, the persistent demand for reliable and innovative products compels companies to integrate new and more advanced technology into smaller packages. Our ultra miniature 2-port normally closed solenoid valve offers similar performance characteristics to our traditional 3-port HDI design, but in a smaller package. Booth #2943
Visiun, Inc., the leader in performance analytics for the laboratory, will be showcasing their new predictive analytics and population health reporting at the 2016 AACC Clinical Lab Expo, taking place August 2-4, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia.
Visiun announced today that their leading laboratory analytics system, Performance Insight™, now incorporates a broad array of data elements from EMR systems.
Visiun, Inc., the leader in performance analytics for the laboratory, announced today the release of a blood bank utilization module for laboratories and transfusion services across the nation. This comprehensive new system will change the way blood banks optimize patient blood management.
Now in its fifth year, Visiun has seen its growth rate double since 2014, with hundreds of laboratories live on their flagship product, Performance Insight™. This year alone, Visiun's expanding client base has grown to include notable health systems including NorDx/Maine Medical, Avera Health System, and Fairview Health Services, joining laboratories from Hawaii to Florida, and California to Maine. Earlier this year, following a vendor evaluation process, the prestigious Compass Group also awarded Visiun the sole source agreement for business intelligence software for their member health systems, encompassing 380 hospitals nationwide.
Web Industries, Inc., innovative provider of contract life sciences manufacturing and converting services, is proud to announce that the company has been awarded $150,000 in tax incentives through the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center’s (MLSC) Job Creation Tax Incentive Program. This program promotes the growth of companies engaged in advancing life sciences research, commercialization, and manufacturing throughout the state of Massachusetts through targeted tax incentives tied to new job creation.
Web Industries, Inc., innovative provider of precision contract manufacturing and converting services, is proud to announce the opening of the company’s first lateral flow immunoassay (LFI) production facility. Co-located within the company’s existing Web Boston location, the Lateral Flow Diagnostics Center of Excellence will provide companies marketing LFI tests with a one-stop outsource manufacturing solution that offers a reliable path from small-scale test development to high-volume commercialization of new LFI devices. The 6,500 square foot environmentally-controlled facility was purpose-built for automated reel-to-reel medical device production and features an in-house biochemistry lab, reagent deposition, LFI strip manufacturing, device assembly, and packaging stations.
Abingdon Health announces the registration of its manufacturing facilities as GMP compliant, with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), for the design, development and manufacture of lateral flow devices, and device readers for in vitro diagnostic medical use.
Abingdon Health are pleased to announce the CE marking and FDA registration of their newly available immunoassay reader – ADxLR5® as a Class 1 Medical Device. The ADxLR5® lateral flow device reader has been developed as a next generation technology designed to offer the user the most up to date features required for rapid testing, including a touch screen user interface, barcode sample identification ,stored calibration curve processing and wifi or wired connectivity.
TELCOR, the leading vendor truly focused on point of care testing (POCT) middleware innovations, has introduced the first interface that seamlessly updates operator demographic information and competency completion information directly from a facility’s LMS/HRIS to its POCT middleware solution.
Sebia, the world leader in medical diagnostics by electrophoresis, and Abingdon Health, an in-vitro diagnostic group, today announce that they have entered into a multi-year, exclusive, global distribution agreement. The deal allows Sebia to add Abingdon Health’s Seralite®– FLC Dual Kappa and Lambda serum lateral flow immunoassay to its worldwide offering. The financial terms of the agreement have not been disclosed.
Abingdon Health Ltd, is pleased to announce that it has gained regulatory approval by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) in Australia for Seralite®– FLC.
Abingdon Health Ltd is pleased to announce the appointment of JoyingBio (Hangzhou Jiuyang Biotechnology Co., Ltd.) as distributor in China for PCRD nucleic acid lateral flow immunoassays (NALFIA).
Abraxis, Inc., which develops, manufactures, and markets rapid environmental and food test systems in plate, strip test, and magnetic bead formats, announces expansion of its magnetic beads line to products used in molecular biology, biochemistry, and sample prep applications.
BBI Solutions (BBI), recent winners of the Made in the UK Export Award, will be attending the AACC Clinical Lab Expo in Philadelphia next month.
ALine expands into space dedicated to laser and traditional machining, while increasing it clean production space, all in preparation for ISO 13485 certification.
Bukert Life Science releases Microfluidic valves with Twin Power technology, now available in three sizes – 10mm, 16mm, and 22mm. Twin Power technology combines the industry-proven rocker principle with a highly innovative new actuator. This dual-solenoid design allows the use of a smaller valve with lower power consumption and improved reliability, without sacrificing performance.
Burkert's new micro dosing unit Type 7615 – a high-precision diaphragm pump for exact dosing of liquids in the µl range – is the fluid technology specialist's latest addition to its product portfolio for analytical, bio-medical and medical applications. The micro dosing unit, comprising of three valves, doses 5 µl in one stroke with a accuracy of +/- 2%. The maximum flow rate is 8 ml/min in both directions.
Due to the increasing importance of space considerations, fluid performance and energy saving potentials, customized solutions are constantly becoming more complex, accompanied by higher component requirements. The new cartridge valve (Type 6164) from Burkert simplifies pneumatic piloting controls through optimal integration of a pilot valve in block solutions and plastic injection molded components. Due to its uncompromising reliability, above-average service life and efficient performance, this valve is setting new standards.
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