| HOME >> BIOLOGY >> TECHNOLOGY |
FREMONT, Calif., March 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- WaferGen Biosystems, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: WGBS), a leading developer of state-of-the-art gene expression, genotyping, cell biology and stem cell research systems, today announced the signing of an exclusive distribution agreement for the company's SmartSlide(TM) Micro-Incubation System with Labtech International Limited in the United Kingdom and Labtech France in France. The distributor agreement covers WaferGen's entire family of SmartSlide Micro-Incubation System products. Labtech International Limited is a leading provider of innovative scientific products to researchers in the life science markets in the United Kingdom, while its sister company, Labtech France, coordinates distribution of the same products in France.
WaferGen's SmartSlide Micro-Incubation System is a first-of-its-kind family of integrated fluidics exchange micro-incubation products that work seamlessly with inverted microscopes. This breakthrough technology is enabling cell biology and stem cell researchers to conduct complex time lapse imaging studies to characterize, differentiate and proliferate cells, as well as grow stem, primary and other difficult to cultivate cells in consistently optimal physiological conditions. These innovative capabilities will allow researchers to pursue cutting-edge research topics that are not addressable with existing technology.
"The signing of this important distributor agreement is just the latest
in a number of recent key milestones related to our SmartSlide
Micro-Incubation System. In just the past six weeks, we have signed
distribution agreements covering five critical overseas markets, launched
our new SmartSlide 200 Micro-Incubation System, and announced our first
SmartSlide 200 customer adoption," said Alnoor Shivji, WaferGen's chairman
and chief executive officer. "This impressive momentum is playing a major
role in our ongoing efforts to grow our SmartSlide Micro-Incubation S
'/>"/>
| SOURCE WaferGen Biosystems, Inc. Copyright©2008 PR Newswire. All rights reserved |