San Jose, CA, — Rtec Instruments, a global leader in surface characterization and tribology solutions, announces the acquisition of Micro Materials Ltd., a UK-based pioneer in micro- and nanoindentation technologies. This strategic partnership represents a major step forward for both companies, combining complementary expertise to accelerate growth in the field of mechanical surface testing—particularly in […]
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — StarLIMS has agreed to acquire the MODA® Platform, a trusted solution for manufacturing quality assurance and control in regulated environments. The transaction is expected to close in Q2 2026, subject to customary closing conditions. StarLIMS is a leading provider of enterprise laboratory informatics software. The acquisition of the MODA® Platform from Lonza, one of […]
Further strengthens Thermo Fisher’s position as the trusted partner to pharma and biotech customers, delivering important customer benefits Attractive return profile given high growth and strong margin profile of Clario, and meaningful synergies – reflecting the company’s disciplined approach to capital deployment WALTHAM, Mass. — Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO), the world leader in […]
Royston Instruments Announces Acquisition of Controlling Stake in Biosan, Strengthening Global Life-Science and Laboratory Instrumentation Capabilities Royston, United Kingdom, 19th March 2026, Royston Instruments Ltd, a diversified technology group focused on advancing scientific instrumentation and data acquisition solutions, today announced that it has acquired a controlling stake in Biosan SIA, the Riga-based developer and manufacturer […]
Expands Agilent’s pathology portfolio through addition of highly complementary antibody, reagent and instrument business with annual double-digit revenue and profit growth since 2021 Expected to be accretive to Agilent’s top-line growth rate, margin profile and non-instrument revenue mix in Year 1 SANTA CLARA, Calif. & SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today […]
Azenta Completes Strategic Acquisition of UK Biocentre Limited, to Expand Biorepository Capabilities
BURLINGTON, Mass. — Azenta, Inc. (Nasdaq: AZTA), a leading provider of life science solutions, today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Azenta UK Ltd, has acquired UK Biocentre Limited, a leading provider of sample management, sample storage and high-throughput sample processing services in the United Kingdom. The total consideration was GBP 20.5 million, net of cash […]
SHENZHEN, China — MGI Tech Co., Ltd. (“MGI”), a company dedicated to developing core tools and technologies that drive innovation in the life sciences, today announced the acquisition of STOmics and CycloneSEQ. It marks a significant milestone in MGI’s “SEQALL+GLI+Omics” strategy, positioning the company as the world’s only manufacturer of core life science tools spanning short-read […]
Divestiture streamlines operations and advances the Company’s strategy to fully exit non-core activities LOS ANGELES — Niagen Bioscience, Inc. (NASDAQ: NAGE), the global authority on NAD+ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) with a focus on the science of healthy aging, today announces the sale of its ChromaDex Reference Standards business to LGC, as of February 24, 2026, in […]
The acquisition further enhances LGC’s ability to support pharmaceutical, food, and testing laboratories with trusted reference materials that underpin safety, quality, and regulatory confidence. London, UK — LGC Group, a global leader in life sciences, diagnostics, and analytical solutions, today announced the acquisition of the ChromaDex Reference Standards portfolio from Niagen Bioscience (NASDAQ: NAGE). The acquisition expands […]
SAN JOSE, Calif. and BASEL, Switzerland — Complete Genomics, a U.S.-based innovator in genomic sequencing technology, today confirmed that it has entered into a definitive agreement, subject to customary closing conditions and approval by MGI shareholders, under which it will be acquired by Swiss Rockets AG, a Switzerland-based life sciences group. The transaction will enable the scaling of the […]
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