May 7, 2018 M&A, Partnerships Microscopy

Leica Microsystems Expands EM Sample Prep Coverage through NCI Inc.

BUFFALO GROVE, Ill., May 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Leica Microsystems, a technology leader with a 160-year history of providing best-in-class precision microscopy, electron microscopy (EM) sample preparation and digital micro-imaging solutions, announces a strategic expansion in its market representation in the South region of the United States. NCI Inc. (formerly North Central Instruments) of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, will be... Read more

May 2, 2018 Lab Top-10 M&A, Partnerships

Agilent Technologies to Enhance Lab Informatics with Acquisition of Genohm

Agilent Technologies to Enhance Lab Informatics with Acquisition of Genohm Acquisition will enable Agilent to provide a single informatics solution across laboratory and operational domains SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 2, 2018 Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire privately-held Genohm, a developer of highly differentiated,... Read more

May 2, 2018 M&A, Partnerships Microscopy

AMETEK Acquires SoundCom Systems

BERWYN, Pa., May 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — AMETEK, Inc. (NYSE: AME) today announced that it has completed the acquisition of SoundCom Systems, a leader in the design, integration, installation, and support of clinical workflow and communication systems for healthcare facilities, educational institutions and corporations.    SoundCom also serves as a value-added reseller for AMETEK Rauland’s mission-critical... Read more

May 1, 2018 Lab Top-10 M&A, Partnerships Product Launch

Thermo Fisher Scientific Signs New Agreements to Expand Oncomine Dx Target Test

Daiichi Sankyo and Takeda Pharmaceuticals to leverage FDA-approved test for clinical trials and drug development programs CARLSBAD, Calif., May 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Thermo Fisher Scientific announced today it has signed new agreements with Daiichi Sankyo and Takeda Pharmaceuticals designed to expand the clinical utility of Oncomine Dx Target Test in support of clinical trials... Read more

April 30, 2018 Liq. Handling & Robotics M&A, Partnerships PR/Corporate Product Launch

QIAGEN reports results for fourth quarter and full-year 2017, announces STAT-Dx acquisition and new $200 million share repurchase

Solid Q4 results as QIAGEN achieves full-year 2017 targets: Q4 2017: Net sales $396.9 million ( 8% actual, 5% CER); adjusted net sales rise 6% CER excluding portfolio changes vs. 5-6% CER guidance Q4 2017: EPS -$0.18 including impact of predominantly non-cash U.S. tax reform charge; adjusted EPS $0.43 ($0.43 CER) vs. ~$0.41-42 CER guidance... Read more

April 27, 2018 Lab Top-10 M&A, Partnerships Microscopy

Thermo Fisher and Leica Collaborate to Develop Integrated Cryo-tomography Workflow Solution

Correlation of light and electron microscopy leads to better insight into macromolecules in a biological context WALTHAM, Mass., and WETZLAR, Germany, April 27, 2018 – Thermo Fisher Scientific and Leica Microsystems today announced a collaboration to develop an integrated and comprehensive cryo-tomography workflow for life sciences. The hardware and software solution is intended to seamlessly... Read more

April 25, 2018 M&A, Partnerships

Brooks Automation Announces the Acquisition of a Canadian Biorepository

CHELMSFORD, Mass., April 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Brooks Automation, Inc. (Nasdaq: BRKS) announced today that it has acquired BioSpeciMan Corporation, a Canadian provider of storage services for biological sample materials headquartered in Montreal, Canada with operations in both Montreal and Kutztown, PA.  The total cash purchase price of the acquisition was approximately US$5 million, subject to customary working capital and other adjustments. BioSpeciMan,... Read more

April 24, 2018 Informatics & Software M&A, Partnerships Microscopy

With GUARDUS, ZEISS Acquires a Software Supplier for Analysis and Management in Production

OBERKOCHEN/Germany, ULM/Germany, 2018-04-24. ZEISS and GUARDUS have announced that the software solutions supplier for computer-supported quality assurance and production management systems based in the German city of Ulm has become a wholly owned subsidiary of the ZEISS Group. For ZEISS, the integration of GUARDUS into its Industrial Metrology (IMT) business group will further strengthen its... Read more