Nonlinear Dynamics and UVP sign image analysis software distribution
agreement
18 February 2008 Nonlinear Dynamics Ltd, a Newcastle, UK-based
developer of analysis solutions for proteomics, biomarker discovery and
clinical diagnostics, has signed a distribution agreement with
California-based UVP, LLC, producer of life science imaging products.
The agreement covers the promotion and supply of Nonlinear’s SameSpots image
analysis software through UVP’s direct sales force and worldwide distributor
network.
The agreement follows the recent release of the BioSpectrum 800 imaging
system from UVP which has been developed specifically to support the image
capture requirements of 2D gel electrophoresis and difference gel
electrophoresis (DIGE) applications with a high resolution 8.3 megapixel
image-capture capability. The SameSpots software provides significant
improvements in speed, objectivity and statistical power. This is making a
radical impact on proteomics research by giving customers both the facility
to know how many biological replicates they need to run and the speed to
make it feasible to run that many replicates, thus allowing scientists to
draw valid conclusions about the biology being studied. It has been adopted
by the leading research groups in proteomics and received widespread
recognition. It will be offered alongside the BioSpectrum 800 system and to
UVP’s existing worldwide customer base. Leighton Smith, CEO of UVP, LLC
said, “This new agreement with Nonlinear marks a significant step forward
for UVP in the 2D gel proteomics market and further strengthens UVP’s
commitment to offer life scientists the best possible solution for their
imaging and analysis. The combination of the BioSpectrum 800 with SameSpots
offers a fast yet affordable option for researchers.” Will Dracup, CEO of
Nonlinear Dynamics said, “Together, the BioSpectrum 800 and SameSpots
solutions offer huge speed improvements, giving scientists the ability to
analyse enough replicates for true statistical power in only a matter of
hours. Running enough replicates is key to generating robust and reliable
data from your proteomics research, so it is great for Nonlinear to be
working with UVP to make this technology accessible to more scientists.”
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