As the year 2016 draws to a close, Block Scientific is getting ready to ring in the New Year. Here's a look back at the 2016 top stories we covered at Block Scientific. The year emphasised the relevance of advanced point-of-care solutions, including drug test cups.
Top News Stories of 2016
Launch of Our New Responsive Websites
In order to provide a good user experience, we redesigned our websites to be dynamic and responsive. Designed with a fresh new look and user-friendly navigation, our websites www.blockscientific.com and www.blockscientificstore.com provide useful information about our products and services. New features including "Product overview" and "Top selling recommendations" make our online store website distinctive.
We Attended AACC and MEDICA 2016
Block Scientific participated in the AACC and MEDICA annual events. We showcased a wide range of laboratory products at the MEDICA Trade Fair that was held from November 14-17 at the Exhibition Centre and Congress Center, Dusseldorf, Germany. We exhibited at Booth No: 3D29-13, USA Pavilion. We also participated in the American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo 2016, held from August 1 - 4, 2016 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA. This is the world's largest gathering of clinical lab professionals from around the world, where we displayed our innovative products such as Beckman Coulter AU680 chemistry system and QuikScreen Multi Drug Test Cups at booth #1845.
Thanks to all those who visited us at both the prestigious events.
Drug-of-Abuse Testing Market Trends Report
Future Market Insights' report identifies the major factors that improve and hinder the growth of the drug-of-abuse testing market globally during the forecast period 2016-2026. According to the report, leading manufacturers include Quest Diagnostics, Alere, Inc., Roche Diagnostics, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.,and Siemens Healthcare (Germany) among others.
Manufacturer News Update
- Siemens Healthcare to Siemens Healthineers: Siemens Healthcare, a global leader in in vitro diagnostics has changed their brand name to Siemens Healthineers. According to the CEO of the company, the new brand is a bold signal for their ambition and expresses their identity as a people company.
- Siemens Healthineers acquires Conworx Technology: To expand its informatics capabilities for point-of-care testing, Siemens Healthineers has announced its intention to acquire Conworx Technology GmbH. With the acquisition, Siemens plans to expand open connectivity to over 100 point-of-care devices currently marketed by major manufacturers, and streamline data integration.
Committed to providing quality lab products to a large section of clients in the medical and healthcare industry, we will also assist our clients with up-to-date information and trends in the field in the year 2017.
Best Wishes for a Happy and Prosperous 2017!