Acquisition Brings Together Two Pioneers in Cellular Function and Metabolism Measurements SANTA CLARA, Calif.–Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced it has completed the acquisition of ACEA Biosciences Inc. (ACEA), a developer of cutting-edge cell analysis tools, for $250 million in cash. This acquisition brings together two pioneers in cellular function and metabolism measurements focused on […]
Acquisition Strengthens Bruker’s Product Offerings in Optical Metrology BILLERICA, Mass. — Bruker Corporation today announced that it has signed an agreement to purchase 100% of the shares of Alicona Imaging GmbH, a leading provider of optical-based metrology products based in Graz, Austria. Alicona’s optical 3D metrology products are a perfect complement to Bruker’s microCT, stylus profiler, […]
SILKEBORG & HILLERØD – Today, Au2mate and FOSS announced that the holding company N. Foss & Co. has become main shareholder in Au2mate through a purchase of 51% Au2mate shares from existing shareholders. Au2mate will continue to be led as a separate business entity, under the Au2mate name and brand. Both founders will remain involved […]
Los Angeles, CA – Calibre Scientific is pleased to announce that it has completed the acquisition of Kalon Biological Limited and Clin-Tech Limited (together “KalonBio“ or the “Company”). The Company specializes in the development and manufacture of a range of medical diagnostic kits, commercial ELISA (enzyme immunoassays [EIA]) kits and reagents for the healthcare and […]
MENLO PARK, Calif.–Akoya Biosciences (Akoya), a Telegraph Hill Partners (THP) company, has acquired PerkinElmer, Inc.’s Phenoptics™ portfolio. Akoya was founded in 2015 to commercialize the CODEX® multiparameter tissue analysis technology developed in the lab of Dr. Garry Nolan at Stanford University. PerkinElmer has grown its Phenoptics business, to be an industry leader in multiplex immunofluorescence. […]
Norcross, GA – Particle Testing Authority (PTA), a division of Micromeritics Instrument Corporation, today announced it has acquired Malvern Panalytical’s Mastersizer 3000 to continually serve its customers with the most current particle sizing instrumentation available. Greg Thiele, General Manager of Particle Testing Authority, stated that PTA will be utilizing expertise in method development and validation to perform […]
Dynamic Interferometry® business expands served markets and enables new process control technology solutions MILPITAS, Calif. — Nanometrics Incorporated (NASDAQ: NANO), a leading provider of advanced process control systems, today announced that it is acquiring 4D Technology Corporation, a leading supplier of high-performance interferometric measurement and inspection systems located in Tucson, Arizona. 4D Technology’s Dynamic Interferometry® solutions are used in a variety […]
WALTHAM, Mass. — Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO), the world leader in serving science, today completed its previously announced acquisition of the Advanced Bioprocessing business from BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company – NYSE: BDX), a leading global medical technology company, for $477 million in cash, subject to post-closing adjustments. The business will be integrated into Thermo Fisher’s Life Sciences Solutions Segment. […]
Falcon is turning the page to the next chapter in the life of CALIDUS™ Ultrafast Gas Chromatography Falcon will now be an important part of Teledyne Technologies (Teledyne Monitor Labs). Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. Teledyne’s user markets include instrumentation, aerospace and defense, factory […]
– Strategic Deal Extends and Diversifies Company’s Footprint in Life Science Research– Expands Luminex’s Flow-based Instrument Offering Into Cellular Analysis with Acquisition of Amnis and Guava Branded Instruments– Transaction Expected to Close by End of 2018 AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Luminex Corporation (NASDAQ: LMNX) today announced that the company has signed a definitive agreement to acquire […]
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