WaferGen Preps New Facility, Rolls out SmartChip Services; Standalone Platform to Launch in H2

WaferGen is currently moving its operations to a new, larger facility to support the recent launch of gene expression-profiling services based on its SmartChip real-time PCR system. A standalone version of the SmartChip system will be available for sale in the second half of the year, company officials said this week.