Herisau, Switzerland 9/11/17—Metrohm, a Swiss-based chemical analysis manufacturer, has acquired a majority stake in DropSens. Based in Spain, DropSens provides miniaturized electrochemistry systems, electrochemiluminescence-based systems and spectroelectrochemical technology. Renamed Metrohm DropSens, DropSens is now part of the Metrohm Electrochemistry business. The companies previously partnered to develop screen-printed electrodes and portable electrochemical instrumentation.

Metrohm offers the same products as DropSens, many through its Metrohm Autolab division. According to DropSens, it specializes in miniaturized electrochemistry systems and manufacturing on request. With the purchase, Metrohm expands its R&D and manufacturing capabilities.