R&D Cloud leader makes acquisition to create the industry’s first comprehensive, cloud-native in vivo solution and deepen its presence in Europe SAN FRANCISCO — Benchling, pioneer of the R&D Cloud powering the biotechnology industry, announced it has acquired Overwatch Research, a Belfast-based startup creating software to accelerate in vivo research. Overwatch’s configurable, end-to-end study management and […]
Max Analytical Technologies Acquired by Thermo Fisher Scientific Locally Developed Company Acquired by World Leader in Serving Science MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. — Central Michigan University Research Corporation (CMURC) announces the acquisition of portfolio company MLS ACQ, Inc. (DBA – Max Analytical Technologies), a chemical instrumentation company founded in Mount Pleasant, Mich. Max Analytical was acquired […]
Lennox, the Irish scientific and medical solutions partner, has announced the acquisition of Focus Scientific Solutions, the Meath-based laboratory equipment specialists. This strategic investment will support the creation of 30 high-level roles over the next two years and results in Lennox becoming the largest independent Irish company in this sector. Speaking on the announcement, Lennox […]
Today the closing of the transaction to acquire Exelead, following regulatory clearances and the fulfillment of other customary closing conditions, for approximately USD 780 million in cash was announced. DARMSTADT, GERMANY Continued investment in Exelead’s capabilities planned over the next ten years Adds to growing global, multi-modality CDMO network of the Life Science business of […]
Halma, the global group of life-saving technology companies, has acquired International Light Technologies, Inc. (ILT) for its Environmental & Analysis sector business, Ocean Insight. ILT, based in Peabody, Massachusetts, USA, is a leading developer of technical lighting sources and light measurement systems, which are used biomedical, environmental, agricultural, food and beverage, and industrial applications. The […]
Agilent will integrate the technology into its lab informatics platforms, enabling customers to automate GC/MS data analysis SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced it has acquired advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technology developed by Virtual Control, an AI and machine learning software developer that creates innovative analysis solutions in lab testing. […]
Microtrac MRB and Colloid Metrix GmbH announce that effective February 15th, 2022 Microtrac MRB has acquired the STABINO™ product line from Colloid Metrix. The STABINO™ has been established as a worldwide standard for the measurement of zeta potential and stability in suspensions and emulsions for many years. “We are excited to continue this great legacy” […]
TEDA TIANJIN, P.R. China – Asymchem Laboratories (Tianjin) Co., Ltd. (stock code: 002821.SZ/6821.HK) (“Asymchem”), a leading CDMO serving the global pharmaceutical and biotech industry, today announced its agreement to acquire Snapdragon Chemistry, Inc., a US-based chemical technology company providing industry-leading expertise in continuous manufacturing and early-stage chemical process development services to the pharmaceutical and fine chemical […]
LIMERICK, PA – Rockland Immunochemicals, Inc. (Rockland), a leader in life science tools and services, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of antibodies-online GmbH (antibodies-online). With offices in Europe and the U.S., antibodies-online provides antibodies and other reagents to scientists in more than 65 countries, accelerating and enabling scientific discovery and the development of therapies and […]
WALTHAM, MA – Snapdragon Chemistry today announced its proposed acquisition by Asymchem (stock code: 002821.SZ/6821.HK), a leading CDMO serving the global pharmaceutical and biotech industry. The addition significantly expands Asymchem’s footprint in the United States, harnessing Snapdragon’s industry-leading expertise in Process development and continuous manufacturing. Snapdragon Chemistry and Asymchem will continue to expand the breadth […]
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