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30-Aug-11: ProteinSimple today introduced a revolutionary new system for protein analysis, Simon and the Simple Western. The Simple Western is a complete reinvention of the Western Blot, and is truly a historic breakthrough for protein research. For the first time in 30 years, researchers have access to a completely automated, walk-away solution for Western analysis. Learn more about Simon...

18-Jul-2011: Cell Biosciences, Inc. today announced that it has changed its name to ProteinSimple to clearly reflect the Company's core mission in protein research.

The Company's goal is simply to help researchers gain a better understanding of proteins and their role in disease. ProteinSimple's strategy is to power protein research by making it simpler and more quantitative, ultimately revealing new insights into the true nature of proteins.

Over the past 3 years, ProteinSimple has built a unique portfolio of protein analysis tools including systems for traditional protein imaging, systems to probe the structure and purity of protein based therapeutics and systems that provide fresh insight into protein signaling. Later this year, the Company will launch a revolutionary product that is expected to completely reinvent and automate the Western Blot — the most widely used technique in protein analysis.

07-Mar-11: IntelliCyt™ Corporation develops and markets innovative high throughput cell screening solutions using flow cytometry technology for drug discovery and life science research. The company offers innovative products, cell-screening expertise, technological advances and services that make it possible for researchers to handle large-scale cell-based assays faster than previously possible. Read more...

15-Apr-10: Cell Biosciences provides instrumentation systems, software and assay products that drive discoveries in fields ranging from fundamental protein research to biomarker discovery and personalized medicine. Cell Biosciences is focussed on defining the future of protein analysis.

Bucher Biotec is delighted to be the exclusive representative for Cell Biosciences' complete product portfolio, which include NanoPro Immunoassay systems, systems for western blot imaging and gel documentation, as well as a system for sample preparation.

12-Apr-10: Essen Instruments Inc., global provider of life science research tools and discovery services, today announced a corporate name change to Essen Bioscience Inc.

11-Jan-10: FortéBio's Octet QK^e is the newest addition to the Octet family of realtime, label-free biomolecular interaction analysis instruments. Two acquisition rate settings and a higher-performance spectrometer combine to provide greater sensitivity and wider dynamic range for quantitation and kinetic analysis. In addition, biosensor re-racking provides enhanced flexibility and operational cost savings. Read more...

1-Dez-09: We are pleased to announce our appointment with Denator AB as new exlusive Swiss Distributor.

Utilizing a patent-pending technology to instantly and completely stop the degradation process and maintain sample stability thereafter, Denator aims to become the leading supplier of instruments and consumables that enable scientists to stabilize biological tissues and fluids at the moment of sampling thereby enhancing the quality and value of subsequent analytical results. Learn more about the complete system for stabilization, standardization and tracking.

15-Aug-09: We are proud to announce the appointment of Bucher Biotec AG as the exclusive Swiss distributor of Hamilton’s new BioLevitator Cell Culture System.

The BioLevitator™ is a benchtop incubator and bioreactor hybrid for up to four 50 ml high density 3D cultures. It utilizes the GEM™ technology which is based on specific magnetic microcarriers to which adherent cells attach. Learn more...

15-Aug-09: Trinean has introduced DropSense96, a novel generation of Multi-Channel UV-VIS spectrophotometer suitable for high throughput spectral analysis of microliter samples of biomolecules or small compounds.

We are proud to announce the appointment with Trinean as the exclusive distributor for the Swiss market. Read more...

22-Jun-09: FortéBio today launched two next-generation instruments of the Octet platform: the Octet RED³⁸⁴ for protein, peptide, small molecule and fragment screening; and the Octet QK³⁸⁴ for protein and antibody assays. Read more...

10-Feb-09: The IncuCyte^FLR system is the latest addition to the IncuCyte product line. It supports HD Imaging mode as well as a single fluorescent channel and two different resolution settings. This configuration is ideal for following live-cell reporters in applications which include stem cell research, co-culture angiogenesis, cell motility and proliferation. Read more...

20-Oct-08: The XF Extracellular Analyzers from Seahorse Bioscience offer a new, better and faster way to profile cellular bioenergetics. The breakthrough XF assays measure both mitochondrial respiration and glycolysis simultaneously, in real time – providing immediate insight into the effect of drug treatments, gene transfections and toxins on cell metabolism.

The unique Transient Microchamber technology enables you to perform precise, label free, non-destructive measurements in 24 or 96 well microplates simultaneously. And with integrated drug delivery you can generate more physiologically relevant data in less time. Introducing the new XF96 Extracellular Analyzer for 96well microplates. Read more...

1-Jul-08: Fluxion Biosciences provides cellular analysis tools for use in critical life science research and drug discovery applications. Fluxion’s proprietary microfluidic platform enables precise functional analysis of individual cells in a multiplexed format. Fluxion’s systems meet the rigorous demands of life science and drug discovery scientists by providing an intuitive, easy-to-use operating system for single-cell biology. Learn more...

1-May-08: We are very proud to announce our appointment with Seahorse Bioscience Inc. as exclusive Swiss distributor for their Systems and Assays for Real-Time, Non-Invasive Measurement of Cellular Bioenergetics.

3-Apr-08: The Octet QK System provides detection and analysis for a broad range of interactions ideal for antibody therapeutic development and production.
With higher sensitivity and more rapid data acquisition, the new Octet RED System has extended detection capabilities. It can detect molecules of lower molecular weight, for comprehensive kinetic characterization of small molecules and peptides. Read more...

09-Jan-08: The NEW Labcyte® Echo® 520 liquid handler is designed specifically for the broader fluid needs of many medium throughput labs. The 520 system uses the same acoustic droplet ejection (ADE) technology as the award-winning 550 and 555 systems and provides the same outstanding precision and accuracy. The throughput of the Echo 520 more closely matches the needs of the medium throughput lab with transfer rates of 300,000 or fewer wells per 24-hour day. Read more...

23-Jul-07: We are proud to announce the appointment of Bucher Biotec AG with FortéBio Inc. as the exclusive swiss distributor. FortéBio's Octet systems provide rapid, real-time results for protein quantification or characterization of protein-protein interaction. These systems enable real-time analysis of biomolecular interactions in micro-volume sample sizes, providing information on affinity, kinetics, and concentration. Read more...

16-Jul-07: The Portrait 630 reagent multi-spotter is a fully automated non-contact, nozzle-free acoustic droplet ejection system optimized to deposit MALDI matrix and other reagents onto tissue sections and other samples for precision MALDI imaging mass spectrometry. Read more...

16-Jul-07: The POD 810 is a Plate-On-Demand integrated system that includes plate storage, robotics, controller software and optional bulk filler, plate centrifuge and plate sealer – everything that you need to set up plates and walk away. Read more...

8-Mar-07: We are proud to announce the appointment of Bucher Biotec AG as swiss distributor for Essen-Instruments' IncuCyte™ system. IncuCyte™ is a compact, automated imaging platform designed to provide kinetic, non-invasive live cell imaging. The automated microscope is only 8" high and fits on a single shelf inside your laboratory incubator. Read more about this exciting instrument...

26-Jan-07: The new Arcturus^XT™ is a unique microdissection system that combines Laser Capture Microdissection (LCM) and Ultraviolet (UV) Laser Cutting in one instrument. The open, modular design of the Arcturus^XT platform provides unparalleled research flexibility and versatility. Read More...

10-Jan-07: Turbo Labeling™ Kits from Molecular Devices offer a proprietary, non-enzymatic technology optimized for the labeling of unmodified, amplified RNA (aRNA) for gene expression profiling.  Read more...

17-Oct-06: Labcyte Inc. announces the release of two new software products, one to set up dose-response assays and the other to facilitate cherrypicking,
that enhance the applications of its award-winning Echo technology.

6-Mar-06: We are most pleased to announce our relocation to the exciting new facilities on the second floor of the "WHITE PLAZA“ building in Basel. After twenty years at the previous office location we required more space for our continued growth.
Our new address is Viaduktstrasse 42, 4051 Basel. Phone and Fax numbers as well as all email addresses remain unchanged.
Parking entrance is at Binningerstrasse 35. This is also the address for deliveries. Read more in our latest Bucher Biotec Update issue!