Invio Automation Acquires Calvary Robotics to Expand Automation Capabilities in High-Growth End Markets

NEW YORK, New York & LANSING, Michigan – Invio Automation (“Invio”), a leading provider of advanced automation solutions and a portfolio company of Arsenal Capital Partners, announced today that it has acquired Calvary Robotics Inc. (“Calvary”). The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Headquartered in Webster, NY with additional locations in South Carolina and [...]

Peptide Hubs Elevates Global Research Standards with the Unveiling of Six Precision Peptides

New York, New York -- Peptide Hubs, a premier American-based supplier of high-purity research compounds, is thrilled to announce the official launch of six groundbreaking additions to its product catalog. This strategic expansion features some of the most sought-after compounds in modern biochemistry: Copper Peptide GHK-Cu, GHRP-6 Peptide, Adipotide Peptide, Selank, IGF-1 LR3, and Chonluten. [...]

Standard BioTools Completes Sale of SomaLogic to Illumina

Received $350 Million in upfront cash at closing; Up to $425 Million in total proceeds inclusive of near-term earnout payments Approximately $550 Million in cash & cash equivalents on balance sheet at close, excluding potential future earnouts, to fuel inorganic growth strategy  Continuing Operations on track to achieve positive adjusted EBITDA in 2026 BOSTON, Mass. -- Standard BioTools Inc. (NASDAQ: LAB) [...]

Illumina completes acquisition of SomaLogic

Deeply expands leadership in proteomics and multiomics Combined capabilities bring high scalability, flexibility, and affordability into protein analysis  Combination leverages SomaScan with Illumina's NGS ecosystem, DRAGEN software, and Illumina Connected Multiomics to rapidly transform insights into discoveries SAN DIEGO -- Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ: ILMN) today announced that it has completed its acquisition of SomaLogic, a leader in [...]

I Peace Announces Successful Generation of Human iPS Cells from NKT Cells and Commences Their Availability

PALO ALTO, Calif. -- Leading GMP cell therapy CDMO I Peace, Inc. (https://ipeace.com/en/), specializing in induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) and iPSC-derived cell therapies, announced that it has successfully generated human induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells from NKT cells and has begun offering them for research use. NKT cells are immune cells known to possess characteristics [...]

Shimadzu Scientific Instruments and Georgia Southern University Launch Strategic Research and Education Partnership

COLUMBIA, Md. — Shimadzu Scientific Instruments, Inc., a leading provider of analytical instrumentation, announces it has entered a collaboration with Georgia Southern University through its Shimadzu Partnership for Academics, Research and Quality of Life (SPARQ) program. Representatives from Georgia Southern University and Shimadzu announced the partnership after signing the official agreement this week. This strategic [...]

Molecular Devices Expands Access to Automated, AI-Ready Research Solutions Through Partnership with Automata’s LINQ Platform

Collaboration enhances life science lab connectivity by integrating automated imaging and detection systems into research workflows SAN JOSE, Calif. – Molecular Devices, LLC., a leading provider of high‑performance life science solutions and an operating company of Danaher Corporation (NYSE:DHR), today announced a new collaboration with Automata, the London‑based lab automation company developing fully integrated, AI‑ready platforms [...]

Harvard Bioscience Announces Strategic Consolidation of Manufacturing Operations to Improve Efficiency and Support Long-Term Growth

Streamlining production footprint and improving manufacturing efficiency through phased closure of Holliston, MA plant  Initiative expected to deliver approximately $3 million in cost savings in 2027 and $4 million in annual cost savings beginning in 2028 while improving throughput and execution HOLLISTON, Mass. -- Harvard Bioscience, Inc. (Nasdaq: HBIO) (the “Company” or “Harvard Bioscience”), today [...]

Donaldson Elects Chief Operating Officer Richard Lewis to Succeed Tod Carpenter as President and CEO as Part of Planned Succession

MINNEAPOLIS -- Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI) (Donaldson or the Company), a global leader in technology-led filtration products and solutions, announced that the Company’s board of directors has elected chief operating officer Richard Lewis as president and chief executive officer, effective March 2, 2026. Lewis will succeed Tod Carpenter, who will transition to executive chairman [...]

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences Partners with Automata to Accelerate AI-Ready Laboratory Automation

Collaboration will bring next generation orchestration and modular automation to scientists worldwide  INDIANAPOLIS  – Beckman Coulter Life Sciences and Automata today announced a strategic partnership that integrates Beckman Coulter Life Sciences liquid handling, genomic and cell analysis technologies with Automata’s AI-ready automation platform to enable faster, more consistent and more scalable experimentation for research organizations. The collaboration brings together Beckman Coulter Life [...]

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