Shimadzu Corporation has invested in Symbiobe Inc. (Symbiobe), through its Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) fund, “Shimadzu Future Innovation Fund” (Shimadzu FIF). Symbiobe is a startup originating from Kyoto University that develops carbon dioxide and nitrogen fixation technology using photosynthetic organisms*. Founded in 2021, Symbiobe aims to solve social issues such as climate change and resource […]

In 2024, Shimadzu Corporation started SPARK* (hereinafter, “this system”), a system to support employees acquiring doctorates by encouraging both their doctoral studies and routine work activities. This system supports the acquisition of university degrees by those interested in obtaining a doctorate where their domain of research from a work strategy perspective fits with the theme of […]

Oxford, UK – Hitachi High-Tech Analytical Science, a Hitachi High-Tech Corporation wholly owned subsidiary engaged in the manufacture and sales of analysis and measuring instruments, has opened a new state-of-the-art applications laboratory in Krefeld, Germany. The new applications laboratory located at the Hitachi High-Tech European head office combines the strengths of Hitachi High-Tech’s core technology […]

NEW YORK — Firmament, a provider of structured capital solutions to small and medium-sized enterprises, announced today an investment in Alchemy Analytical Group (“AAG” or the “Company”). AAG manufactures and distributes consumable and reference materials to the laboratory analytical and life sciences (“ALS”) industry. More specifically, AAG targets the atomic spectroscopy (“ASM”) subsegment of the ALS […]

Gulf Scientific Corporation (GSC), a leading provider of comprehensive laboratory solutions across the GCC, announced its new partnership with Analytik Jena, a renowned German developer of analytical instrumentation technology. This collaboration marks GSC’s representation of Analytik Jena in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, a strategic expansion across the region. Analytik Jena products are under two different […]

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Gulf Scientific Corporation (GSC), a leading provider of comprehensive laboratory solutions across the GCC, announced its new partnership with Analytik Jena, a renowned German developer of analytical instrumentation technology. This collaboration marks GSC’s representation of Analytik Jena in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, a strategic expansion across the region. Analytik Jena products […]

SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Agilent Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced Bret DiMarco has been named to lead the company’s global legal organization as senior vice president and chief legal officer, as well as serving as secretary. He begins his new role with Agilent effective today. “Bret DiMarco is another outstanding addition to the Agilent leadership team,” said Padraig […]

We are pleased to announce a new and exciting partnership between BÜCHI Labortechnik AG and DKSH Australia Pty. Ltd. (Business Unit Technology), aimed at expanding our reach and enhancing our presence in the Australian market. Effective July 1st, 2024, DKSH Australia Pty. Ltd. will officially represent BÜCHI Labortechnik AG in Australia. This strategic cooperation will […]

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Mettler-Toledo International Inc. (NYSE: MTD) announced today that Brian Shepherd has been appointed to its Board of Directors. Mr. Shepherd most recently served as the Senior Vice President, Software and Control, of Rockwell Automation, Inc. from February 2021 through June 2024. Prior to this role, he was Division President, Production Software and […]

SANTA CLARA, Calif.–Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced that Hans E. Bishop, president and co-founder of Altos Labs, has stepped down from serving on Agilent’s board of directors. Bishop joined Agilent’s board in July 2017, after holding a range of leadership positions in the pharmaceutical industry. “Hans’ extensive life science industry leadership and insight […]