Convening of the Opening Ceremonies for a New Plant for Analytical and Measuring instruments in Suzhou, China Responding to Increased Demand in China for Products Made in China

The Shimadzu subsidiary Shimadzu (Suzhou) Instruments Manufacturing, Co., Ltd. (SSM) in China constructed their fourth plant in Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province, and held the opening ceremonies for it on December 18, 2024. The new plant will produce a large number of analytical and measuring instruments including liquid chromatograph mass spectrometers (LC-MS) and gas chromatograph mass [...]

Contributing to the New Development for the Observation and Evaluation of High Polymer and Battery Materials, and Nano Materials Release of SPM-9700HT Plus Scanning Probe Microscope, Ten Times Faster than Previous Models

SPM-9700HT Plus (Main Unit) On January 14, Shimadzu Corporation will release the SPM-9700HT Plus scanning probe microscope in Japan and overseas. This model can obtain localized physical property information in one tenth the time of previous Shimadzu models. It will contribute to evaluations and research into nano materials, as a general-purpose model of scanning probe microscope (SPM) [...]

Wabtec to Acquire Evident’s Inspection Technologies Division

Attractive purchase multiple of 12.0x 2025 Projected Adj. EBITDA supported by high single-digit revenue growth outlook, accretive Adj. EBIT margins and accretive ROIC Accelerates the growth of Digital Intelligence by leveraging scalable technologies that drive customer productivity, reliability and safety Expands offerings with Wabtec’s existing customers in rail, mining & industrial sectors PITTSBURGH – Wabtec Corporation [...]

Two Agilent Factories Among 13 to Join World Economic Forum Lighthouse Network

Recognition brings the company a total of four Lighthouse designations as global advanced factory for its breakthroughs in scaling Fourth Industrial Revolution SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced the World Economic Forum has named two of Agilent’s smart factories in Asia as a Global Lighthouse Network, a community of 189 [...]

Bio-Rad Launches Nuvia wPrime 2A Media for Biomolecule Purification

Scalable Weak Anion Exchange and Hydrophobic Interaction (AEX-HIC) Mixed-Mode Chromatography Resin Enables Small- to Large-Scale Purification for Research and Biotherapeutic Applications HERCULES, Calif. — Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: BIO and BIO.B), a global leader in life science research and clinical diagnostics products, today announced the launch of Nuvia wPrime 2A Media, a scalable weak anion [...]

Sapio Sciences Announces Enhanced Capabilities for Chemistry, Immunogenicity, GMP and Molecular Biology

Sapio Lab Informatics Platform (Release 24.12) further optimizes productivity across lab workflows Baltimore, MD – Sapio Sciences, the science-aware™ lab informatics platform, today announced the launch of Release 24.12, introducing new tools for chemistry, molecular biology, GMP workflows, and immunogenicity. These advancements streamline lab operations, enhance accuracy, and support the growing demands of scientific research. Key highlights include: [...]

CN Bio signs strategic partnership with Primetech Corporation to establish distribution channel for OOC solutions in Japan

Agreement establishes direct distribution channel for customers in Japan, providing local support and expertise Partnership solidifies CN Bio’s presence in Asian markets and supports ongoing global expansion Cambridge, UK: CN Bio, a leading provider of Organ-on-a-chip (OOC) systems and solutions that accelerate drug discovery and development workflows, today announced it has entered into a strategic partnership with [...]

Yamaha Motor to Debut CELL HANDLER(TM) 2 at SLAS2025 in USA – Showcasing at One of the World’s Largest Exhibitions on Life Sciences and Drug Discovery Automation –

IWATA - Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 7272) announced today that it will exhibit the CELL HANDLER(TM) 2, a cell picking and imaging system, at SLAS2025, marking the product's first overseas exhibition. SLAS2025, one of the world's largest conferences and exhibitions on automation technologies in life sciences and drug discovery research, will be held in San [...]

VERDOT welcomes BioProcess360 Partners as new shareholder, with a €10 million investment to support the company’s next phase of growth alongside majority shareholders Qualium Investissement and Lauxera Capital Partners

Paris, Riom, Delray Beach, Florida – VERDOT, supported by its majority shareholders, Qualium Investissement and Lauxera Capital Partners, is pleased to announce a €10 million investment from BioProcess360, a specialized, US-based investment fund focused on the bioprocessing and life sciences sectors. With this strategic investment, BioProcess360 becomes an active shareholder in VERDOT alongside Qualium Investissement, [...]

SepSolve Analytical unveils enhancements to BenchTOF2 for superior performance

SepSolve Analytical (Peterborough, UK) has unveiled significant upgrades to its highly regarded BenchTOF2 time-of-flight mass spectrometer. Renowned for its high mass accuracy, exceptional spectral quality, and trace-level sensitivity, the BenchTOF2 now delivers even greater performance, solidifying its position as the ideal solution for non-target screening and demanding analytical applications. The updated BenchTOF2 features a redesigned ion source that enhances robustness [...]

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