January 16, 2018 Chromatography Lab Top-10 M&A, Partnerships

Waters and Malvern Panalytical Collaborate to Improve Polymer Characterization

Coupling of technologies delivers advanced information with superior speed and resolution compared to traditional Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC) MILFORD, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jan. 16, 2018– Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) announced that it entered into a co-marketing agreement with Malvern Panalytical to advance the analysis of polymers. By pairing the Waters®ACQUITY® Advanced Polymer Chromatography® (APC™) System with Malvern Panalytical’s OMNISEC® REVEAL, R&D scientists can access higher sensitivity,... Read more

January 16, 2018 M&A, Partnerships

Closing of Biotage’s Acquisition of Horizon Technology

TUE, JAN 16, 2018 17:00 CET Stockholm – Biotage AB (Biotage), (NASDAQ OMX Stockholm: BIOT.ST) today announces the closing of the acquisition of all outstanding shares in the privately held company Horizon Technology, Inc. (Horizon) based in New Hampshire, US, in accordance with contract and public announcement of December 6th, 2017. The purchase price adjusted... Read more

January 16, 2018 Informatics & Software Life Science Tools M&A, Partnerships

Vertebrate Genomes Project Will Create a Digital Genome Ark; DNAnexus to Support Reference Assemblies of All Vertebrate Species

Global research consortium leverages DNAnexus cloud-based platform to scale analyses for the world’s animal kingdom January 16, 2018 08:00 AM Eastern Standard Time MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–DNAnexus, the global leader in genome informatics and data management, today announced that the Genome10K’s (G10K) Vertebrate Genomes Project (VGP) will utilize the DNAnexus Platform in assembling and analyzing... Read more

January 14, 2018 M&A, Partnerships Molecular Spectroscopy

Metrohm acquires Innovative Photonic Solutions

1/14/2018 Photonic Solutions (IPS) from Monmouth Junction in New Jersey, USA, are pleased to announce the acquisition of IPS by Metrohm AG. The acquisition of IPS contributes to the strategic growth of Metrohm enhancing the company’s capabilities to further develop its portfolio of handheld Raman systems with industry leading solutions. A key element of this... Read more

January 9, 2018 Clinical Research/Diagn. M&A, Partnerships

Two Pore Guys and Maxim Integrated Announce Technology Collaboration and Investment

January 09, 2018 06:00 AM Pacific Standard Time SANTA CRUZ, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Two Pore Guys (2PG) announced today that it is collaborating with Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. (NASDAQ: MXIM), on a series of analog signal processing technologies for 2PG’s solid-state nanopore diagnostic testing platform. As part of this collaboration, Maxim has invested in 2PG through its... Read more

January 9, 2018 Cell Analysis Tools Lab Top-10 M&A, Partnerships

Agilent Expands Cell Analysis Portfolio with Acquisition of Luxcel Biosciences

Agilent Expands Cell Analysis Portfolio with Acquisition of Luxcel Biosciences SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan. 9, 2017 Highlights: Focused R&D expansion providing core competencies in biosensor chemistries and bioassay solutions targeting pharma/biopharma applications for near and long-term portfolio expansion Broadens cell analysis portfolio with addition of complementary plate reader-based cellular assays Accelerates expansion into pharma/biopharma discovery and... Read more

January 8, 2018 Atomic Spectroscopy Environ, Ag./Food & Bev Lab Top-10 Liq. Handling & Robotics M&A, Partnerships

Thermo Fisher Scientific and Illumina Sign Agreement to Provide Research Market Broader Access to Ion AmpliSeq Technology

Thermo Fisher Scientific and Illumina Sign Agreement to Provide Research Market Broader Access to Ion AmpliSeq Technology Industry-leading amplicon solution facilitates targeted next-generation sequencing in multiple application areas Thermo Fisher Scientific and Illumina, Inc.(NASDAQ: ILMN) today announced they have signed a commercial agreement that enables Illumina to sell Ion AmpliSeq technology to researchers who conduct... Read more

January 8, 2018 Clinical Research/Diagn. M&A, Partnerships

10x Genomics Announces Collaboration with Berry Genomics to Develop Next Generation Noninvasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT)

–Collaboration will be a new service offering for Berry Genomics and entry point for 10x Genomics into the NIPT Market in China– PLEASANTON, CA. and BEIJING, CHINA —January 8, 2018—10x Genomics, Inc., a company focused on accelerating genomic discovery, and Berry Genomics Co. Ltd (SZSE:000710), a company devoted to developing and offering genomic solutions for... Read more

January 8, 2018 Clinical Research/Diagn. Licensing, IP, and Legal M&A, Partnerships

GE, Roche Enter Partnership to Develop Integrated Digital Diagnostics Platform to Improve Oncology and Critical Care Treatment

Chicago, USA Jan 8, 2018 – GE Healthcare has entered into a strategic, long-term partnership with Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) to jointly develop and co-market digital clinical decision support solutions. The partnership will initially focus on products that accelerate and improve individualized treatment options for cancer and critical care patients. The two companies... Read more