Viscotek extends protein characterisation technology portfolio

Viscotek Corporation, the leader in multiple detector characterisation of polymers and proteins, has announced the acquisition of a worldwide exclusive licence to single mode fibre (SMF) technology for Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS).

A UK Ministry of Defence patent covers the novel technology, formerly used by Protein Solutions in its range of successful DynaPro DLS instruments.

Viscotek will be integrating the new technology into their portfolio by setting up a new UK manufacturing facility staffed by ex-employees from Protein Solutions, including Tim Smithson, production manager and Ken Cunningham, product design engineer.

Under the direction of Paul Clarke, Viscotek European managing director, the DLS team have moved swiftly to take advantage of the new arrangement with the design of a new-generation instrument already completed. Mr Clarke commented: 'the patented single mode fibre technology will give us a significant advantage over the competitors in this field as they are physically unable to achieve the same sensitivity without it.'

Viscotek, as the only company who will be able to supply all the parts to repair these instruments, will also be offering support and repair services to existing customers who have old Protein Solutions instruments.