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Pittcon announces finalists in annual Pittcon Today Excellence Awards

Pittcon, the world’s leading conference and exposition for laboratory science, is pleased to announce the selection of ten finalists in the annual Pittcon Today Excellence Awards conducted by CE Communications, the official publishers of Pittcon Today and the Pittcon Buzz.

From Pittcon 12 Mar 2018

Bruker announces acquisition of high-speed QCL-based IR microscopy company

Bruker today announced that it has acquired IRM2, a developer of high-speed infrared imaging microscopes based on quantum cascade laser technology.

From Bruker BioSpin - NMR, EPR and Imaging 8 Mar 2018

Bedfont Scientific celebrates International Women's Day

International Women’s day has occurred every 8th March since the early 1900’s and celebrates women’s achievements, whilst also calling for gender equality1.

From Bedfont® Scientific Ltd 8 Mar 2018

Tradeshow Talks with Harrick Scientific

We talked to Jeff from Harrick Scientific about their new products at Pittcon 2018.

From Harrick Scientific 5 Mar 2018

Tradeshow Talks with CDS Analytical

We spoke to Terry from CDS Analytical at Pittcon 2018.

1 Mar 2018

Tradeshow Talks with Trajan Scientific and Medical

We talked to Kayte from Trajan Medical and Scientific Technologies at Trajan.

1 Mar 2018

Tradeshow Talks with Labconco

We talked to product manager Kelly from Labconco at Pittcon 2018.

From Labconco 28 Feb 2018

Bedfont Scientific nominated for 3 awards by Federation of Small Businesses

According to the Federation of Small Businesses, there are 5.5 small businesses across the UK and the awards they organize help to promote and recognize innovation, enterprise and accomplishment in 12 areas across the UK. Bedfont is proud to have been shortlisted in 3 categories for the South East: Business Exporter of the Year, Family Business of the Year and Employer of the Year.

27 Feb 2018

Phasefocus™ appoints Australian distributor as part of expansion

The appointment of ATA Scientific Instruments as the official distributor for Phasefocus™ in Australia and New Zealand marks the latest step in the Imaging and microscopy businesses global expansion plan.

From Phase Focus Limited 26 Feb 2018

Covestro and Pittsburgh Penguins announce multi-year unique partnership

Today, Covestro LLC and the Pittsburgh Penguins announced a multi-year agreement establishing Covestro as the “Official Innovation Partner of the Pittsburgh Penguins.”

From Covestro LLC 19 Feb 2018

Abzena selects Sartorius Stedim Biotech as preferred equipment supplier in the U.S

Abzena plc, the life sciences group providing services and technologies to enable the development and manufacture of biopharmaceutical products, has selected Sartorius Stedim Biotech as its preferred equipment supplier in the U.S.

From Sartorius 9 Feb 2018

First Tesco Opticians stores transformed into Vision Express after acquisition

Officially opened on Thursday 1st February, Lakeside marked the first of 209 Tesco Opticians stores that are being transformed into Vision Express following the acquisition by the multiple’s parent company, GrandVision.

From Vision Express 7 Feb 2018

Bedfont Scientific receives certification to continue exporting to Canada

Established in 1976, Bedfont Scientific Limited is a second generation family company that has specialized in the design and manufacture of exhaled breath and gas monitoring instruments for medical, scientific and industrial markets globally, for over 40 years.

25 Jan 2018

New wheelAIR cooling backrest cushion receives investment support from business tycoons

The wheelAIR cooling backrest cushion was offered a £75K investment deal by four Dragons on the latest episode of Dragons’ Den after hearing a pitch by Staels Design’s Managing Director Corien Staels.

18 Jan 2018

Epigenetics: A New Tool for Forensic Detectives

Developing analytical methods can help the triers of fact, judges and juries, better understand the events surrounding the circumstances of a crime. In forensic analysis, we are talking about determining the identity of unknown individuals through DNA and using DNA and other chemical signatures to determine and clarify the circumstances of the crime.

From Pittcon 20 Dec 2017

Pittcon Release eBook Featuring the Latest Scientific Advances

Ahead of the 2018 conference and expo, Pittcon has released an eBook that highlights the latest advances in a range of scientific disciplines. It is an ‘ultimate compilation’ of scientific articles and interviews with some of the worlds leading scientists.

From Pittcon 19 Dec 2017

Relieving Symptoms of Cystic Fibrosis with Exercise

We know that exercise is beneficial in helping someone to maintain their lung function, stay strong and active and maintain a good quality of life. We also know that exercise can complement ‘airway clearance techniques’ – breathing exercises prescribed by physiotherapists to help clear the lungs of mucus.

14 Dec 2017

Does patient care suffer with substitute doctors?

When a regular doctor is not at hospital due to illness or vacation, for example, patients are not treated by the doctor’s colleague or other hospital physician, but by a locum from outside of the hospital. Researchers from Harvard Medical School have now asked whether these temps provide the same level of care as the doctors they are filling in for.

6 Dec 2017

Orchard Therapeutics opens new facility for technical operations in San Francisco Bay area

Orchard Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to transforming the lives of patients with rare disorders through innovative gene therapies, today announced the opening of a second facility for technical operations in the San Francisco Bay Area.

1 Dec 2017

Improving Healthcare in the Community through Eye Examinations

Paul Morris is the Director of Professional Advancement for Specsavers Opticians in the UK and Ireland. The role involves furthering clinical scope, professional services, standards, training and forming future strategy for the group. He previously held the role of Director of Optometry Advancement.

From Specsavers 1 Dec 2017