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by Gwyneth Astles US expansion strengthens spectroscopy application support
Following its 2024 acquisition of the Harrick product lines, Specac continues to strengthen its global presence and product portfolio. The company remains focused on delivering high-quality spectroscopy and sample preparation tools for research and process industries, supporting applications from life sciences and food analysis to environmental monitoring and advanced materials.
The new Specac facility in Mount Kisco.
A major step in its US expansion will see Specac move its US offi ce from Pleasantville to a new, custom-designed facility in Mt. Kisco, New York, later this year. The new site will include a fully equipped demonstration lab with instruments from leading spectrometer manufacturers, enabling hands-on application development in mid-IR, near-IR, UV-Vis, and Raman spectroscopy. The lab will also support wet chemistry, sample prep, and gas analysis, allowing Specac to better serve customers with complex or customised needs.
A dedicated function for custom product development will also be introduced, refl ecting Specac’s ongoing commitment to customer- led innovation. This aligns with its broader strategy of building close partnerships to support scientifi c progress in sustainable technologies, such as catalyst research for cleaner fuels and CO₂ reduction, where Harrick’s UV and IR spectroscopy accessories continue to play a key role.
Despite recent challenges such as US tariff shifts, Specac remains optimistic about future growth, particularly through deeper collaborations that help customers advance new technologies and improve outcomes for people and the planet.
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Rebrand reflects global growth in lab technology
New leadership to advance analytical technology development
Agilent Technologies has appointed August Specht, PhD, as its new Chief Technology Offi cer.
Specht previously served as Vice President of Global R&D for the Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry Division at Thermo Fisher Scientifi c.
Padraig McDonnell, Agilent’s President and CEO, said: “We are excited to have August on board as we continue to drive innovation through our Ignite Transformation. With over 25 years of experience in designing and developing analytical instruments, software, and consumables, August brings deep expertise and a strong understanding of the scientifi c community’s needs.”
Specht’s background includes leadership roles in research and development, product management, strategy, and business development at both Thermo Fisher Scientifi c and Varian Instruments.
He earned a Bachelor of Science (Honors) in Chemistry from Queen’s University, a PhD in Analytical Chemistry from the University of British Columbia, and an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley.
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New professor to lead nuclear medicine innovation
The new tagline captures the company’s core values - curiosity, precision, and reliability.
Velp Scientifi ca has introduced a refreshed brand identity that captures its evolution from a family-run instrumentation company into a global player supporting science and innovation in over 130 countries.
The updated identity, launched alongside a redesigned website, aims to refl ect Velp’s expansion into digital solutions and a wider product portfolio, while maintaining its core values of curiosity, precision, and reliability. The new logo features a clean, modern design that retains the brand’s signature blue and subtly nods to its heritage.
CEO Giovanni Passoni said the new look marks “a moment to refl ect on who we’ve become - and who we aspire to be,” emphasising Velp’s ongoing commitment to sustainable innovation across food, pharma, environmental, and academic sectors.
The rebrand also includes the new tagline Driven by curiosity, intended to signal the company’s forward-looking vision and continued support for researchers around the world.
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Med Uni Graz has appointed Professor Jan Bucerius as its new University Professor of Nuclear Medicine. Bucerius, a leading fi gure in nuclear medicine diagnostics and therapy, will also head the Division of Nuclear Medicine at University Hospital Graz’s Department of Radiology.
With a distinguished international career spanning Germany, the Netherlands, and the USA, Bucerius brings extensive expertise in positron emission tomography (PET/CT) and nuclear cardiology. His research focuses on cutting-edge PET imaging techniques for early cardiovascular disease detection, systemic infl ammation diagnostics, and whole-body inter-organ analysis, including the heart-brain axis.
Professor Bucerius aims to advance nuclear medicine as a cornerstone of personalised, patient-centred care by developing innovative PET tracer technologies and inter-disciplinary diagnostic approaches. He plans to build on Med Uni Graz’s strengths to establish the division as a globally recognised centre for systemic nuclear medicine diagnostics and translational research.
“My vision is to leverage whole-body PET imaging to identify disease causes at their earliest stages and enable targeted treatment across medical specialties,” Bucerius said.
Jan Bucerius. Credit: Med Uni Graz/Wittmann
This strategic appointment underscores Med Uni Graz’s commitment to pioneering nuclear medicine research and delivering precision diagnostics on an international scale.
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