FOTODYNE signs distribution agreement with bioinformatics developer Nonlinear Dynamics

June 7th 2004.   (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.”

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 About Nonlinear Dynamics Ltd

Established in 1989, Nonlinear Dynamics is a leading worldwide provider of bioinformatics solutions to the life science industry. The Company’s innovative product portfolio comprises high-quality analysis and data mining tools for 1D and 2D electrophoresis gels and microarrays, the core technologies of genomics and proteomics. Nonlinear sells and supports its products through its UK headquarters, its USA office, and its global network of partners and OEM resellers.  

Contact: James Sykes, Group Marketing Manager

Tel: +44 191 230 2121; james.sykes@nonlinear.com; www.nonlinear.com