The New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) selected the research and development project proposed by Shimadzu Corporation in collaboration with Professor Masahiro Tsukamoto’s group at the Joining and Welding Research Institute, Osaka University, the Japan Atomic Energy Agency, Matsuura Machinery Corporation, Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd., MI-6 Ltd., the Industrial Research Institute of Ishikawa, […]

Montréal and New York — Brookfield Asset Management (NYSE, TSX: BAM) through one of its private equity funds, together with its listed affiliate Brookfield Business Partners (NYSE: BBU, BBUC; TSX: BBU.UN, BBUC) and global investment group CDPQ, today announced that they have completed the acquisition of Antylia Scientific (“Antylia”) for approximately $1.3 billion. Antylia is a leading manufacturer and distributor […]

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced August Specht, Ph.D., has been named the company’s Chief Technology Officer. Specht, previously vice president of Global R&D for the Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry Division at Thermo Fisher Scientific, will join Agilent on June 9. “We are thrilled to welcome August Specht to the […]

Transaction Follows Decade-Long Management Partnership Culminating in Successful Transformation and Growth of Unique Life Sciences Tools Business Chicago, IL — GTCR, a leading private equity firm, today announced that it has signed and completed the sale of Antylia Scientific (“Antylia” or “the Company”) to Brookfield Asset Management’s private equity business and CDPQ for approximately $1.34 […]

Shimadzu Corporation invested in Persist AI Formulation Corp (Persist AI, based in California) through the Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) fund “Shimadzu Future Innovation Fund” (Shimadzu FIF). The company is developing a platform that utilizes AI and robotics to streamline the formulation of pharmaceuticals. The formulation process, which involves processing the pharmaceutical active ingredients into useful […]

Shimadzu Corporation has invested in U.S. startup SUN METALON Inc. (Sun Metalon, Illinois) through its corporate venture capital (CVC) fund, “Shimadzu Future Innovation Fund”. Sun Metalon is developing solution to recycle scrap metal generated by the automotive, construction machinery, and steel manufacturing industries at the sites. Despite its potential value, scrap metal generated at manufacturing […]

Global life-sciences and financial leaders bring decades of health-care, biopharma, and strategic expertise to support Agilent’s next phase of growth SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced that Pascal Soriot, CEO of AstraZeneca, and Judy Gawlik Brown, founder and CEO of Downtown Advisory, have been elected to its Board of Directors, […]

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. – Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:TDY) (“Teledyne”​) announced today that Teledyne’s Board of Directors named George C. Bobb III as Teledyne’s President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Simultaneously, Edwin Roks has retired as Teledyne’s Chief Executive Officer, but will continue as a special advisor to Robert Mehrabian, Executive Chairman, through August 31, […]

Investment demonstrates confidence in America’s commitment to science and innovation WALTHAM, Mass. — Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO), the world leader in serving science, will invest an additional $2 billion in the United States over the next four years, strengthening American innovation, manufacturing and economic competitiveness across the life sciences sector. As one of […]

Metrohm, a leading provider of scientific instruments for chemical analysis, is excited to announce the opening of its new regional office and laboratory facility in Lombard, Illinois. This strategic expansion enhances the company’s ability to serve its diverse customer base across the Midwest. Lombard, IL  — The new Chicago area office provides a centrally located hub […]