MENLO PARK, Calif. — Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc., (Nasdaq:PACB) a pioneer and leader in long-read sequencing using its Single Molecule, Real-Time (SMRT®) Technology, and BGI, one of the world’s largest genomics organizations, today announced that BGI has ordered its first Sequel System and plans to purchase additional units in order to further integrate SMRT […]
MILFORD, Mass. — Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) and BioCity, the UK’s largest bioscience incubator company, announced an agreement to launch an open access analytical laboratory. Located in the BioHub at Alderley Park, the laboratory will offer Waters’ state-of-the-art liquid chromatography (LC), mass spectrometry (MS) and informatics technologies, along with a suite of analytical platforms to scientists […]
RADNOR, Pa. — VWR (NASDAQ: VWR), a leading, global, independent provider of laboratory products, services and solutions, announced today that it has acquired Therapak Corporation and Therapak Pharma Services Limited, suppliers of pre-packaged convenience kits and procedure packs for the clinical trial, pharmaceutical, diagnostic and clinical laboratory industries. This acquisition will strengthen VWR’s product and […]
bioMérieux, a world leader in the field of in vitro diagnostics, today announced the acquisition of Applied Maths, a company that develops state-of-the-art software solutions for the biosciences, in particular for databasing, analysis and interpretation of complex biological data. Since it was founded in 1992, the company has gained worldwide recognition by leveraging its strong […]
Oxford, UK: Genomics plc (“Genomics”), a leading analysis company developing algorithms, data resources, and software solutions to uncover the relationships between genetic variation and human disease, today announced that Vertex Pharmaceuticals will use Genomics’ integrated database and state-of-the-art analysis tools to inform its drug research and development. These tools aim to provide confidence in the […]
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis-based nexAir LLC, one of the largest distributors of atmospheric gases and welding supplies in the United States, today announced its merger with 23 Praxair Distribution Southeast, LLC (“PDSE”) branches located in Florida and southeast Georgia and the acquisition of two Praxair Distribution, Inc. (“PDI”) branches in eastern Georgia. The transaction closed […]
Pharma Test announced that it has recently acquired J&M Analytik AG, a German manufacturer and developer of fiber-optic diode-array spectrometer systems for laboratory and process applications. This new partnership is a part of Pharma Test’s ongoing organic growth strategy. J&M’s expertise and technologies will help expand Pharma Test’s options for analytical test systems. J&M will […]
DELRAY BEACH, Fla. — PositiveID Corporation (“PositiveID” or “Company”) (OTCQB:PSID), life sciences tools and diagnostics company, announced today that it has acquired California-based E-N-G Mobile Systems, Inc. (“ENG”), a leader in mobile labs, homeland security and communications vehicles. The acquisition of ENG will bring additional revenue to PositiveID as well as a highly synergistic technology […]
After analyzing bids, meeting on Wednesday, December 23rd 2015, and being consulted again on Thursday, December 24th, the AREVA Board of Directors selected the Mirion-Charterhouse* offer for the acquisition of its subsidiary Canberra. Canberra is specialized in nuclear instrumentation and measurement. The sale is part of the transformation plan pursued by AREVA to refocus its […]
New Orleans, LA – Advanced Polymer Monitoring Technologies, Inc., or APMT, a spin-out company based on Tulane University technology, has released two products for polymer and biotechnology applications. APMT entered into an exclusive license agreement with Tulane for a number of patents and patent applications invented by Prof. Wayne F. Reed, Director, Tulane Center for […]
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