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Varian, Inc.. (2/15/02). "Press Release: Varian, Inc. Acquires Specialized NMR Probe Company". Palo Alto, CA.

	Region	California (federal state)
	Country	United States (USA)
	Organisation	Varian Inc. (Nasdaq: VARI)
	Group	Agilent (Group)
	Product	NMR spectroscopy
	Product 2	NMR spectrometer

Varian, Inc. (Nasdaq:VARI) announced today that it is complementing its nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) probe technology by acquiring Nalorac Corporation, a privately held company based in Martinez, Calif.

NMR is a unique tool that allows researchers to determine the three dimensional structure of molecules. Probes are a vital component of NMR instrumentation. They hold the sample under study and apply radio frequency signals to each molecule. They then receive, in real time, the signals that the molecule returns to the instrument to allow scientists to determine the exact structure of the molecule and its function. With increasing interest in the structure of biochemical molecules (such as proteins), NMR spectrometers are key enabling tools for drug discovery, DNA analysis, and human proteomic studies.

Nalorac's probe technology will complement and expand Varian's array of proprietary probe models. It will be part of Varian, Inc.'s Scientific Instruments segment, which had fiscal 2001 sales of $426 million.

Varian, Inc. (Nasdaq:VARI) is a major supplier of scientific instruments, vacuum technologies, and specialized contract electronics manufacturing services. These businesses serve life science, health care, chemical analysis, industrial, and electronics customers worldwide. The company manufactures in 15 locations in North America, Europe, and the Pacific Rim and employs some 4,100 people. Varian, Inc. had fiscal year 2001 sales of $749 million. Additional information about Varian, Inc. is available at www.varianinc.com.

CONTACT:
Varian, Inc.
Laurie Alire,
650/424-5225
laurie.alire@varianinc.com

Record changed: 2011-11-25

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Varian, Inc.. (2/15/02). "Press Release: Varian, Inc. Acquires Specialized NMR Probe Company". Palo Alto, CA.

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