15 NOV 2018 On 16 November 2018, measurement scientists from more than 60 countries will come together to witness the vote on the redefinition of the International System of Units (SI), changing the world’s definition of the kilogram, the ampere, the kelvin and the mole. If agreed, these changes will come into force on 20th May 2019.... Read more
CHELMSFORD, Mass., Nov. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Brooks Automation, Inc. (Nasdaq: BRKS), a leading worldwide provider of automation and cryogenic solutions for multiple markets including semiconductor manufacturing and life sciences, announced today that it has closed its previously announced acquisition of GENEWIZ Group. GENEWIZ, headquartered in Plainfield, New Jersey, is a leading provider of gene... Read more
Agilent Completes Acquisition of ACEA Biosciences Acquisition Brings Together Two Pioneers in Cellular Function and Metabolism Measurements SANTA CLARA, Calif., November 14, 2018 Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced it has completed the acquisition of ACEA Biosciences Inc. (ACEA), a developer of cutting-edge cell analysis tools, for $250 million in cash. This acquisition brings together... Read more
More than 400,000 Fans Expected to Vote on Charitable Projects RYE BROOK, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nov. 14, 2018– Xylem Inc. (NYSE: XYL), a leading global water technology company dedicated to solving the world’s most challenging water issues, is partnering with the Cityzens Giving annual charitable campaign launched today, a Manchester City Football Club’s global community initiative, which... Read more
BILLERICA, Mass., Nov. 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Bruker Corporation today announced that it has signed an agreement to purchase 100% of the shares of Alicona Imaging GmbH, a leading provider of optical-based metrology products based in Graz, Austria. Alicona’s optical 3D metrology products are a perfect complement to Bruker’s microCT, stylus profiler, white-light interferometry and atomic force... Read more
BILLERICA, Mass., Nov. 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Bruker Corporation today announced that it has signed an agreement to purchase 100% of the shares of Alicona Imaging GmbH, a leading provider of optical-based metrology products based in Graz, Austria. Alicona’s optical 3D metrology products are a perfect complement to Bruker’s microCT, stylus profiler, white-light interferometry and atomic force... Read more
Date: 11/13/2018 HERCULES, Calif.–Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: BIO and BIOb), a global leader of life science research and clinical diagnostic products, today announced that the company has been awarded a contract for iQ-Check real-time PCR pathogen detection test kits and the iQ-Check Prep Automation System from the United States Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and... Read more
Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, today signed an agreement with the Guangzhou Development District on innovation development in Southern China. 12 NOV 2018 | DARMSTADT, GERMANY Company signed agreement with Guangzhou Development District Darmstadt, Germany, November 12, 2018 – Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, the vibrant science and technology company, today signed an agreement with the Guangzhou Development District... Read more
09 November, 2018 bioMérieux, a world leader in the field of in vitro diagnostics, today announces the acquisition of a majority holding in Suzhou Hybiome Biomedical Engineering Co.Ltd. This announcement follows the acquisition of a minority stake in July 2018. Founded in 2009 and based in Suzhou (China), Hybiome is specialized in automated immunoassay tests. The... Read more
Nov 08 2018 Shimadzu Scientific Instruments (SSI), the leading provider of cannabis testing instruments, and EVIO Labs Florida announce a collaborative relationship to support state-of-the-art testing services for licensed cannabis producers and distributors that must ensure their products are safe for patients and compliant with state regulations. EVIO Labs Florida, an independent third-party medical marijuana... Read more