The R&D World Index (RDWI) for the week ending September 22, 2023, closed at 2,978.01 for the 25 companies in the RDWI. The Index was down -2.05% (or -62.45 basis points). Six of the 25 RDWI members gained value last week from 0.41% (AbbVie) to 3.87% (Volkswagen AG). Nineteen of the 25 RDWI members lost…
Plasma-Therm announces acquisition of Thin Film Equipment
Plasma-Therm, a manufacturer of plasma-process equipment for the semiconductor and compound semiconductor markets, announces it has acquired Thin Film Equipment SrL (TFE), effective September 18, 2023. Based in Binasco (Milano, Italy), TFE is a supplier of sputtering equipment for semiconductor R&D and production and is well-known for its expertise in physical vapor deposition (PVD) sputtering and…
AI going commercial, in this week’s R&D Power Index
The R&D World Index (RDWI) for the week ending September 15, 2023, closed at 3,040.46 for the 25 companies in the RDWI. The Index was down -0.44% (or -10.13 basis points). Fourteen of the 25 RDWI members gained value last week from 0.07% (Astra Zeneca PLC) to 7.00% (Alphabet/Google). Eleven of the 25 RDWI members…
Unlocking the potential of 3D Bioprinting – TissueFab® ready-to-use bioinks
By Elizabeth Aisenbrey, Ph.D., Global Product Manager 3D bioprinting is a powerful tool that enables researchers to create reproducible 3D constructs for high throughput screening and in vitro tissue models. The ease of use and ability to seamlessly print multi-materials make micro-extrusion-based bioprinting an attractive technique. Despite promising advancements in 3D bioprinting technology, a need…
SLAC fires up the world’s most powerful X-ray laser: LCLS-II ushers in a new era of science
From the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory The newly upgraded Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS) X-ray free-electron laser (XFEL) at the Department of Energy’s SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory successfully produced its first X-rays, and researchers around the world are already lined up to kick off an ambitious science program. The upgrade, called LCLS-II, creates unparalleled capabilities…
Thermo Fisher’s new Plasma-FIB simplifies volume electron microscopy workflows
The new Thermo Scientific Hydra Bio Plasma-Focused Ion Beam (Plasma-FIB) is designed for cell biologists seeking simplified workflows while undertaking volume electron microscopy for cryo or resin-embedded samples. Building on the cross-industry standard Thermo Scientific Helios Hydra DualBeam platform, the Hydra Bio Plasma-FIB is a versatile, multi-application instrument that supports volume electron microscopy and sample…
UArizona scientists investigate new frontiers of sound with $30M center
The National Science Foundation has granted the University of Arizona $30 million over five years to establish a new NSF Science and Technology Center. The New Frontiers of Sound Science and Technology Center, which comes with an additional $30 million funding option over the following five years, will bring together researchers working in topological acoustics.…
Global economy slows while AI speeds up, in this week’s R&D Power Index
Deadline extended for EMBO workshop on computational models of life
The High Performance Computing (HPC) provides unprecedented opportunities to boost Computational Biology’s ability to uncover mechanisms behind drug synergies and drug treatment by employing digital twins of all scales, from molecules to entire bodies. To share knowledge and discuss the most advanced techniques, the Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC) with the support of the European Molecular…
Fluid aspiration – safety in the lab
How BVC Fluid Aspiration units increase safety and convenience for your lab. Fluid aspiration is a common application used to remove liquid from one source and collecting it into another container. This application is often used in life science labs for cell culture work removing spent media as well as other supernatants. Cell culture work…
Business AI version of ChatGPT released, in this week’s R&D Power Index
The R&D World Index (RDWI) for the week ending September 1, 2023, closed at 3,022.69 for the 25 companies in the RDWI. The Index was up 2.04% (or 60.33 basis points). Sixteen of the 25 RDWI members gained value last week from 0.28% (Stellantis NV) to 10.10% (Intel). Nine of the 25 RDWI members lost…
DoMore Diagnostics and Proscia partner to inform personalized treatment decisions for colorectal cancer patients
DoMore Diagnostics, a company specializing in deep learning precision diagnostic for digital pathology, and Proscia, a provider of digital and computational pathology solutions, have partnered to help pathologists predict outcomes for colorectal cancer (CRC) patients. The collaboration paves the way for integrating artificial intelligence (AI)-powered clinical decision support into routine pathology workflows, unlocking new insights…
Commentary: COVID, the Sequel
AI is having its iPhone moment, in this week’s R&D Power Index
The R&D World Index (RDWI) for the week ending August 25, 2023, closed at 2,962.36 for the 25 companies in the RDWI. The Index was up 0.53% (or 15.55 basis points). Sixteen of the 25 RDWI members gained value last week from 0.03% (Bristol-Myers Squibb) to 2.79% (IBM). Nine of the 25 RDWI members lost…
NATO ramping up R&D spending, Part III: NATO industry partnerships
NATO’s collaboration with defense industries is a critical aspect of its efforts to foster technological advancements and enhance the interoperability of each member’s defense systems. By engaging with the private sector, NATO seeks to leverage the expertise, resources, and innovations of industry leaders in the defense and technology domains. Through industry partnerships, NATO can access…
NATO ramping up R&D spending, Part II: One program tries a new approach
NATO’s Defense Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) has launched as a significant initiative designed to harness cutting-edge technologies and creative ideas. This program fosters innovation by inviting startups, researchers, academics, and industry experts from NATO member and partner countries to propose solutions based on dual-use technology to specific defense and security issues. The…
R&D 100 Winners for 2023 are announced
The 100 Winners of the 2023 R&D 100 Awards have been announced by R&D World magazine. This renowned worldwide science and innovation competition, celebrating its 61st year, received entries from 15 different countries and regions. This year’s esteemed judging panel included 45 well-respected industry professionals from across the world. The Winners are listed below by…
And the inaugural R&D 100 Professional Awards winners are …
The Winners in the 2023 R&D 100 Professional Awards have been announced by R&D World magazine. This year’s esteemed judging panel included 45 well-respected industry professionals from across the world. Winners are listed below, along with edited selections from their nomination letters. These winners will be celebrated at the R&D 100 Awards Banquet in San Diego…
Winners unveiled for 2023 R&D 100 Special Recognition categories
The Medalists in the 2023 R&D 100 Awards Special Recognition categories have been announced by R&D World magazine. This year’s esteemed judging panel included 45 well-respected industry professionals from across the world. Medalists are listed below by category, and include primary submitting organizations and then co-developing organizations, as provided to R&D World. These and other…
STARLIMS acquires Labstep, expanding its portfolio across R&D through product commercialization
STARLIMS, a provider of enterprise informatics solutions, announces the expansion of its solution suite through the strategic acquisition of Labstep, a cutting-edge, R&D Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN). This acquisition brings both companies to the forefront of modern informatics and addresses the critical challenges customers face in finding an advanced platform that supports them from R&D…
Finding AI researchers is expensive, in this week’s R&D Power Index
The R&D World Index (RDWI) for the week ending August 18, 2023, closed at 2,946.81 for the 25 companies in the RDWI. The Index was down -0.91% (or -26.84 basis points). Seven of the 25 RDWI members gained value last week from 1.36% (Bristol-Myers Squibb) to 3.44% (Eli Lilly & Co.). Eighteen of the 25…
NATO ramping up R&D spending, Part I
Over the past several years, R&D has become one of the most critical components of NATO’s grand strategy to protect and defend the 31 member states, which share responsibility for the military alliance. In fact, R&D has now become central to the West’s joint work to maintain technological superiority, enhance defense capabilities, and address emerging…
Bigger and better quantum computers possible with new ion trap, dubbed the Enchilada
From Sandia National Laboratory… Sandia National Laboratories has produced its first lot of a new world-class ion trap, a central component for certain quantum computers. The new device, dubbed the Enchilada Trap, enables scientists to build more powerful machines to advance the experimental but potentially revolutionary field of quantum computing. In addition to traps operated…
Thermo Fisher Scientific expands services central platform in the U.S. and Europe
Thermo Fisher Scientific recently announced the expansion of Services Central, its online service platform, for customers across the United States and Western Europe. Customers can now use the platform to access service information on demand and expedite the support process for their analytical instruments and laboratory equipment. With Services Central, customers can save time and…
New chilling/heating HPLC column temperature controller from 4.0° to 100.0° C
Torrey Pines Scientific announces its new EchoTherm Model CO50 Programmable HPLC Column Chiller/Heater. The unit has a temperature range from 4.0° to 100.0° C readable and settable to 0.1° C. The PID control software regulates temperatures to ±0.2° C, even at ambient. The CO50 has a Stable Temperature LED that illuminates when the target temperature…