FOTODYNE signs distribution agreement

FOTODYNE signs distribution agreement with bioinformatics developer Nonlinear Dynamics

(Newcastle upon Tyne, UK) Nonlinear Dynamics, the leading provider of bioinformatics software solutions, today announced the signing of a distribution agreement with FOTODYNE Incorporated, a worldwide expert in photo-documentation of life science data, for Nonlinear's Phoretix 1D and TotalLab products within the United States.

TotalLab offers a suite of core image analysis tools with modules for 1D gel analysis, array/dot blot analysis, colony counting and various other general image analysis applications, making it an invaluable tool for the life science laboratory. Phoretix 1D is specifically for detailed and in-depth analysis of 1D electrophoresis gels. It provides the tools customers need to generate, query and present data quickly, easily and with scientific confidence.

Brian Walsh, President & CEO of FOTODYNE, commented, "We have been very impressed by the software from Nonlinear Dynamics and are delighted to be distributing these products within the States. We feel Nonlinear's software perfectly complements our photo-documentation systems, giving our Life Science customers a total solution for their capture and analysis needs."

John Spreadbury, Group Sales and Marketing Director of Nonlinear Dynamics and CEO of Nonlinear USA Inc, added, "FOTODYNE offer high-quality image capture systems, catering for a wide range of needs and budgets within the Life Sciences, making them an ideal systems partner for us. TotalLab and Phoretix 1D are key products for us, and we are pleased to have this added representation within this important market."

About Nonlinear Dynamics Ltd

Nonlinear Dynamics develops proteomics analysis software that is different, ground-breaking and above all designed to help you generate reliable conclusions that are reproducible across labs. Our new way of thinking has been applied to LCMS, MALDI and 2D data analysis so you can make a real difference using a combination of the right techniques, your expertise and the Progenesis software. The TotalLab laboratory products for 1D gel analysis provide quick and simple quantitation through to in-depth lane relationship studies, as well as offering features for research that requires 21CFR part 11 compliance.

"Everything about Nonlinear Dynamics makes it a great company to work with..."
Merry L. Lindsey, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

Nonlinear sells and supports its products through its UK headquarters and its USA office, as well as a global network of partners and OEM resellers.

Contact: Beth Rossiter, Marketing Department
Email: beth.rossiter@nonlinear.com
Tel: +44 (0)191 230 2121

Released: 07 June 2004

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