Luxembourg/New York/Paris – Astorg, a leading pan-European private equity firm, announces that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the microbiology business from Thermo Fisher Scientific (or “the Company”). Through the transaction, Thermo Fisher’s microbiology business will become an independent, privately owned platform, backed by Astorg. Building on its deep healthcare sector expertise and [...]

WALTHAM, Mass. -- Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO), the world leader in serving science, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell its microbiology business to Astorg, a leading pan-European private equity firm, for consideration of approximately $1.075 billion, consisting of cash and a $50 million seller note. The microbiology business provides [...]

New Ferrobeads offer Superior Binding Efficiency, Reliable Extraction and Open- Platform Flexibility LIVERMORE, Calif. -- Ferrotec (USA) Corporation, the US subsidiary of Ferrotec Corporation, a global supplier of materials, components, and precision system solutions and the leading manufacturer of magnetic liquids, today announced Ferrobeads® Quick Nucleic Acid (DNA/RNA) Isolation Kit™. For research laboratory professionals, Ferrotec's Ferrobeads offer [...]

Shimadzu Corporation has acquired a 75% stake of the outstanding shares of German startup Plasmion GmbH (headquartered in Augsburg, Bavaria) on March 23, making the company a subsidiary. This acquisition aims to obtain Plasmion’s mass spectrometer (MS) ion source technology SICRIT（Soft Ionization by Chemical Reaction In Transfer）※ and related technologies to strengthen Shimadzu’s MS business. SICRIT [...]

ArgusEye, a provider of advanced sensor solutions for real-time monitoring and control of bioprocesses, today announced the closing of a €3.3M funding round. The round includes continued support from existing investors, Voima Ventures and Eir Ventures, along with new investor Impilo Partners Invest. The funding will accelerate the continued development of ArgusEye’s Auga™ platform, a [...]

We are happy to announce OmicsBox Web, a new browser-based companion to BioBam’s OmicsBox platform. OmicsBox Web is available at https://omicsbox.biobam.com and uses the same OmicsBox account credentials, so analysis jobs launched via OmicsBox, input data and results as well as account settings are now reachable from any device with a web browser. OmicsBox Web is designed to complement the [...]

Now with industry-leading certification for both volume and trace metals, DigiTUBE™ disposable digestion tubes deliver quality, save time and cut costs in sample preparation workflows for ICP analyses AnalytiChem’s DigiTUBE™ disposable digestion tubes are certified for volume and trace metals for quality, efficient sample preparation workflows for highly sensitive ICP analyses. For a high-resolution picture, [...]

SHANGHAI -- Shanghai BioEngine Sci-tech Co., Ltd. announced the launch of UltraFeed, a next-generation fed-batch supplement designed to elevate CHO cell productivity in monoclonal antibody, bispecific, and recombinant protein manufacturing. Across diverse cell lines and molecule formats, UltraFeed delivers an average titer increase of 25%, with select programs achieving gains as high as 48% when compared to alternative feed [...]

COLUMBIA, Md. — Shimadzu Scientific Instruments introduces the Nexera X4 Ultra High-Performance Liquid Chromatograph (UHPLC), a next-generation system that builds on the proven technology of Shimadzu’s Nexera series. With its industry-leading low-dispersion design, the Nexera X4 UHPLC delivers superior sensitivity, ultra-sharp peaks and outstanding separation performance. Advanced fluid control technology maintains exceptional flow stability during [...]

RADNOR, Pa. -- Avantor, Inc. (NYSE: AVTR), a leading global provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the life sciences and advanced technology industries, today announced that Ludovic Brellier will join the company as Executive Vice President, Bioscience & Medtech Products (BMP) & Chief Transformation Officer on May 1, 2026. In this role, [...]