Strategic acquisition of UK genomics leader Congenica reinforces SeqOne market position and footprint – servicing over 160 labs in 30+ countries The acquisition creates the largest global ‘software pure player’ in the clinical genomics space, which will maintain UK presence at the renowned Wellcome Sanger Institute MONTPELLIER, France, and CAMBRIDGE, UK: SeqOne, a pioneer in […]
Highly Complementary Technologies Strengthen Thermo Fisher’s Portfolio in Bioprocessing and Adjacent Markets WALTHAM, Mass. — Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) (“Thermo Fisher”), the world leader in serving science, today announced the completion of its acquisition of the Purification & Filtration business of Solventum (NYSE: SOLV) for approximately $4.0 billion in cash. With the transaction […]
Apter joins as CEO to support the next stage of growth for the life-science reagents platform BOSTON — Battery Ventures, a global, technology-focused investment firm, announced the completion of its take-private of Enzo Biochem (“Enzo”), a life-science research reagents company. Enzo offers over 200,000 research reagents, including labeling and detection kits, antibodies, assays, and proteins […]
MERIGNAC, FRANCE– PALAISEAU, FRANCE Exosens announces agreement to acquire Phasics, a leader in Wave Front Sensing technology, offering state-of-the-art optics metrology and imaging solutions, from standalone wavefront sensors to fully automated test benches with proprietary software. This acquisition will enhance Exosens’ technological product portfolio, expanding its offering in high performance imaging solutions for defense, industrial […]
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Innovative Lab Services LLC (“ILS”), a premier provider of laboratory solutions, is pleased to announce it has entered into a strategic partnership with Prodigy Scientific, a San Diego–based specialist in analytical instrument services. This merger enhances ILS’s technical capabilities in multi-vendor analytical instrumentation and application support, and extends its reach into the […]
The FOSS Group has announced an investment in the Danish robotics startup Graspian, acquiring a 30% ownership stake in the company. Graspian specializes in the development of advanced optical sensors for robots, enabling enhanced precision and force in automation systems. This is FOSS Group’s third investment in companies focused on optical technologies, following previous investments […]
Realign priorities – AI-powered platforms to accelerate innovation and market leadership Driving transformation in pharmacy automation with VIVID’s advanced solutions Advancing AI-powered biomanufacturing with SBI’s DOTS Platform Scientific Industries Inc. (OTCBB-SCND) – Scientific Industries Inc., (the “Company”) announced that it has sold its Genie Division to Troemner, LLC, a manufacturing sister company of OHAUS Corporation, […]
Acquisition Will Further Expand Chromium’s Capabilities PLEASANTON, Calif. — 10x Genomics, Inc. (Nasdaq: TXG), a leader in single cell and spatial biology, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Scale Biosciences, Inc., a leader in innovative and scalable single cell analysis. The acquisition provides 10x with key inventions and technologies that will advance innovation […]
MINNEAPOLIS — Bio-Techne Corporation (NASDAQ: TECH) today announced an agreement where Mdxhealth SA will acquire its Exosome Diagnostics Inc. business, including the ExoDx Prostate (EPI) test, CLIA-certified clinical laboratory and related assets. Bio-Techne will retain access to the proprietary exosome-based technology for ongoing kit development in its precision diagnostics growth pillar. “Mdxhealth is the ideal […]
EDGEWOOD, Md. — Smiths Detection today announces its acquisition of New Jersey-based Med Graphix Inc. (“MGI”), enhancing the company’s sustainable service offering by extending the lifecycle of critical components through repair, refurbishment, and reuse. MGI has been a long-standing service partner and third-party depot supplier for Smiths Detection. This deal marks a significant milestone in […]
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