Berwyn, Pa. – AMETEK, Inc. (NYSE: AME) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a portfolio of instrumentation businesses from Indicor, LLC (“Indicor Instrumentation”) in an all‑cash transaction valued at approximately $5.0 billion. Indicor Instrumentation is a group of leading businesses that design and manufacture mission critical solutions for demanding industrial […]
MCT-210AD Micro Compression Testing Machine On April 7, Shimadzu Corporation launched the MCT-210AD and MCT-211AD high-end models in the MCT series of micro compression testing machines. Micro compression testing machines are used to apply test forces to very small samples to measure the amount of deformation or their strength. These new models are the first in […]
San Jose, CA, — Rtec Instruments, a global leader in surface characterization and tribology solutions, announces the acquisition of Micro Materials Ltd., a UK-based pioneer in micro- and nanoindentation technologies. This strategic partnership represents a major step forward for both companies, combining complementary expertise to accelerate growth in the field of mechanical surface testing—particularly in […]
COLUMBIA, Md. — Shimadzu Scientific Instruments Inc., a Shimadzu Group company, has officially opened its new research and development (R&D) facility in South San Francisco, California. Since April 2024, SSI has been enhancing its R&D division with a focus on developing analytical instruments, software, applications and lab automation solutions tailored to the needs of pharmaceutical […]
Shimadzu Corporation has committed JPY 1 billion to the “Innovation Kyoto 2026 Investment Limited Partnership (KYOTO‑iCAP Fund III),” established by Kyoto University Innovation Capital Co., Ltd. (Kyoto). Kyoto iCAP has supported early-stage startups aiming to commercialize research outcomes from Kyoto University and other Japanese national universities through the ” Innovation Kyoto 2016 Investment Limited 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 […]
Shimadzu Corporation has submitted a new Eco-First Commitment to the Minister of the Environment under the Ministry’s Eco-First Program, and renewed its certification. We were the first company in the precision equipment industry to receive Eco-First certification in October 2020, and now we are renewing it for the first time. Shimadzu is actively promoting reductions […]
AMSTERDAM Optics11 Life, the commercial-stage company pioneering mechanobiology instrumentation, today announced the appointment of Jacquelien ten Dam as Chief Executive Officer. Jacquelien has a unique combination of commercial expertise and life sciences knowledge to lead the company’s next growth phase. “Jacquelien is exactly what we need at this stage: proven commercial leadership combined with a […]
Shimadzu Corporation (head office: Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto; Representative Director, President & CEO Yasunori Yamamoto, hereinafter “Shimadzu”) announced today that it has entered into a strategic partnership agreement (hereinafter “Partnership Agreement”) with Japan Activation Capital, Inc. (Representative Director & CEO Hiroyuki Otsuka, hereinafter “JAC”) to achieve sustainable growth and increase corporate value at Shimadzu. Background to the […]
As of January 1, 2026, Anton Paar will be represented in Chile with its own subsidiary, expanding the company’s international sales network to a total of 40 subsidiaries worldwide. Anton Paar Chile, headquartered in Santiago de Chile, will be responsible for sales, service, and support in the Chilean market. Santiago, with a population of around […]
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