Agilent Technologies Introduces Dissolution Exchange, a Web-Based Resource for the Pharmaceutical Industry

SANTA CLARA, CA—January 2013—Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today introduced the Dissolution Exchange, a free and interactive resource to learn about dissolution testing, solve laboratory testing challenges, and discuss topics related to the dissolution industry.

"Dissolution testing is a critically important aspect of pharmaceutical testing," said Allan Little, Agilent director of marketing for dissolution systems. "The Agilent Dissolution Exchange is designed to equip the global industry with tools that educate and encourage the sharing of dissolution knowledge."

Dissolution is a technique used in the pharmaceutical industry to determine the rate at which active pharmaceutical ingredients release from solid dosage forms such as tablets and capsules.

The exchange offers an expansive set of resources in the LEARN, SOLVE, and DISCUSS areas of the program. These resources include:

• A selfpaced dissolution tutorial developed by knowledgeable Agilent chemists.
• Recorded webinars and presentations.
• A Dissolution Discussion Group forum.
• White papers, posters, newsletters, etc.
• A hotline for dissolutionrelated questions, including instrument selection, qualification, method development, and more.

For more information, visit http://dissolution.chem.agilent.com

About Agilent Technologies

Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) is the world's premier measurement company and a technology leader in chemical analysis, life sciences, diagnostics, electronics, and communications. The company's 20,500 employees serve customers in more than 100 countries. Agilent had revenues of $6.9 billion in fiscal 2012. Information about Agilent is available at www.agilent.com

SOTAX Opens New U.S. Site in Westborough, MA

Westborough,MA—November 2012—SOTAX Corporation continues its expansion in North America with the establishment of a new facility in Westborough, MA. The site includes a large application and demonstration laboratory, conference rooms to host seminars and workshops, as well as instrument assembly, quality control, and product development areas.

"SOTAX is a solution provider. Our U.S. field service and application support force is already the largest in our industry. This new site in Westborough is a testament to our long-term commitment to our customers in the U.S.," says Patrick Ballmer, Vice President and Head of Business Unit America. The site also serves as a regional support center for Canada and Latin America.

The SOTAX Group is a leading global provider of pharmaceutical testing equipment for Analytical R&D and Quality Control in the Pharmaceutical, Medical Device, and Dietary Supplement industries. In 2008, SOTAX acquired the Pharmaceutical Development and Quality (PDQ) Business Segment and the Zymark brand from Caliper Life Sciences (now part of PerkinElmer). SOTAX has subsidiaries in the USA, Canada, Switzerland, Germany, France, Italy, UK, India, and China.

Two Square Science Introduces Cetus™ to Pittcon 2013 Fully Automated Dissolution Testing System

Fall River, MA—January 2013—The Cetus Dissolution System was developed through collaborations with pharmaceutical industry leaders to streamline testing in both R&D and Quality environments. The Cetus fully streamlines dissolution with automated media-weighing and delivery, flexibly controlled heating, automated sampling-filtration-collection, and optional integrated HPLC transfer, straight through to the carryover-eliminating, 'Clean in Place System™'. Reliability, ease of use, and flexibility are inherent in the Cetus design.

Key Features:

• Proprietary, automated media handling and cleaning systems
• Reliable, automated basket acquisition/removal or dosage feeding for USP 1 or 2 methods
• Automated sampling, filtration, and collection with direct transfer to an HPLC or hotel
• On-board LabEye Vessel Camera System
• Macro-sampling or innovative micro-sampling option
• Available w/200- and 500-mL vessel adaptors
• Available with multiple input media
• Media addition and replacement
• User-friendly, 21CFR11 compliant software

Two Square Science designs and manufactures automated test and monitoring systems for the pharmaceutical, life science, and biotech industries. Our product line includes Fully Automated Dissolution Systems, Bench-top and Automated High-Speed Sample Preparation Systems, Automated NIR/Raman Systems, and Multi-Camera Lab-Compliant Video Monitoring Systems.

Press Contact:
Julie Roy, Inside Sales/Marketing Coordinator
jroy@twosquarescience.com
95 Robb Way, Fall River, MA 02720 | 508-672-6191 |
www.twosquarescience.com

Pion Launches the Latest Version of Indigo Software 4.0

Indigo software is applicable to all Rainbow and Spectra units within the Rainbow Dynamic Dissolution Monitor® family of instruments. Pion has improved the previous version of Indigo using constant feedback from Indigo users. This latest version introduces applications that enable the user to connect up to four Rainbow or Spectra instru-ments to a single computer (up to 32 parallel data-collection channels), to operate in a Windows 7 environment, and to achieve improved wavelength and photometric accuracy. The software's compatibility with Microsoft® Excel® has been expanded, allowing for customized reporting.

Pion's Director of Science & Research, Dr Konstantin Tsinman, said, "We have listened to the comments of our dissolution fiber optic instrument users of Spectra and Rainbow, and this helped us to improve the user interface of the software and to introduce multiple new features that makes the Indigo software a more powerful tool for dissolution analyses."

About Pion Inc.

Pion Inc. offers ADME-related analytical tools and services to pharmaceutical and biotechnology laboratories including instruments, supplies, reagents, and contract services. Pion's instruments and CRO Services deliver patented solubility measurements using μSOL Evolution™ and permeability with PAMPA Evolution™. Pion also manufactures in situ Fiber Optic UV/vis-based dissolution monitoring systems, the μDISS Profiler™ and the Rainbow Dynamic Dissolution Monitor®, covered under U.S. Patents: 6,558,957 and 6,174,497.

Contact Us:
For more information, please visit www.pion-inc.com,
call us at +1-978-528-2020 (x22), or send us an email at
pion@pion-inc.com.

Woodbridge Scientific, LLC, and Vortex Sales Group, LLC, Announce Merger

Benson, NC—January 2013—Vortex Sales Group, LLC, and Woodbridge Scientific, LLC, announce the merger of Woodbridge into Vortex effective as of January 2, 2013. Mark Sackler, formerly the owner and general manager at Woodbridge, joins Vortex as Director of Marketing.

"We are pleased to acquire Mark's capabilities for our marketing endeavors, as well as his continued effort as our Northeast Region U.S. sales associate," said Stuart Bates, Director of Sales and Business Development for Vortex.

Vortex is a diversified supplier of dissolution and physical testing equipment. Its lines include full North American distribution rights to Pharma Test dissolution testers, dissolution automation, and physical testing devices. Vortex also has a proprietary line of dissolution accessories and supplies, and laboratory calibration and PM services. Additionally, they represent Pion fiber optic dissolution monitors on most of the U.S. East Coast, and import Donner Technologies particle sizing technology in the U.S. For additional information, contact Stuart Bates at (919)522-7300 or Mark Sackler at (203)387-5750.