Cell Imaging Product Spectrum Grows Wider With Latest Acquisition by Life Technologies

NEW DELHI, May 31, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: LIFE) announced the acquisition of Advanced Microscopy Group or AMG, a privately held developer of imaging systems for research microscopy incorporated as Westover Scientific, Inc.

"This acquisition brings together two leaders in the cell imaging field," said Peter Dansky, President of Molecular and Cell Biology at Life Technologies. "We're now better able to serve our customers with a complete portfolio of integrated solutions for cell analysis optimized for performance and ease of use in across customer territories."

AMG has a portfolio of imaging instruments that spans basic to advanced microscopy. The EVOS® range of instruments improves ease of use by eliminating conventional eyepieces and replacing them with LCD screens.

AMG also developed Life Technologies' FLoid® Cell Imaging Station, a platform that offers revolutionary ease of use for fluorescent microscopy. FLoid® was developed to be ideally suited for laboratories that do not require the advanced features found in more expensive instruments. The EVOS® product line complements the FLoid® system by maintaining simplicity in the user experience, while providing advanced capabilities and automation that are necessary for some applications.

Steve Lytle, Founder and President of AMG said, "It is the customers who will ultimately benefit most from the breadth of the combined portfolios."

The microscopy market size is estimated approximately $770 million. Life Technologies currently employs approximately 10,400 people. The acquisition of Advanced Microscopy Group promises increased job opportunities in the field of biotechnology.

The FLoid® Cell Imaging Station is for Research Use Only, not for use in diagnostic procedures.

Michael S. James, MS, Ph.D, Director and Research Scientist, Life Technologies from US tells more while addressing Indian researchers during a conference held at New Delhi, "In addition to increasing its local office, distribution, and support networks in India, Life Technologies continues to operate as 'scientists working for scientists' in its approach to providing accessibility of the latest technologies to its customers throughout the region. Customer visits from R&D scientists, hands-on Molecular Probes/EVOS workshops, and web-based interactive tools for cell biology are a few examples of how Life Technologies is expanding its connections with scientists throughout India'.

'What are the Existing product offerings from Life Technologies in Molecular & Cellular Biology?'

Devashish Ohri, Managing Director - South Asia, Life Technologies replied, "Life Technologies offers the complete solution for cellular analysis, enabling scientists to tell their 'cell story'. Market-leading technologies from GROWING cells with Gibco media, to MODIFYING cells with Invitrogen and Ambion molecular biology solutions and Applied Biosystems thermal cyclers, to LABELING cells with Molecular Probes reagents, and finally, to DETECTION with EVOS, Tali and Attune devices."

What are your Expectations & Plans from your New launch of EVOS Fluorescence Microscopes?

"Life Technologies' launch of the EVOS family of imaging devices represents a new paradigm in microscopy that brings accessibility and affordability to the visualization of cell biology. The EVOS imaging systems remove the complexity and intimidation from microscopy, enabling beginners and experts alike to interrogate biology with unprecedented ease. Combined with a vast toolbox of market-leading Molecular Probes reagents for fluorescence labeling and detection, the EVOS family of instruments provides an integrated solution for cellular imaging, optimized for performance and ease of use," Mr. Ohri added.

About Life Technologies

Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: LIFE) is a global biotechnology company with customers in more than 160 countries using its innovative solutions to solve some of today's most difficult scientific challenges. Quality and innovation are accessible to every lab with its reliable and easy-to-use solutions spanning the biological spectrum. Its systems, reagents and consumables represent some of the most cited brands in scientific research including: Ion Torrent™, Applied Biosystems®, Invitrogen, GIBC, Ambion, Molecular Probes, Novex, and Taqman. Life Technologies employs approximately 10,400 people and upholds its ongoing commitment to innovation with more than 4,000 patents and exclusive licenses.

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