Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science,  has announced the grand opening of its innovative manufacturing center of excellence facility in Mebane, N.C. The new 375,000-square-foot carbon neutral site will be capable of producing at least 40 million laboratory pipette tips per week, helping to ensure that life-saving medicines and therapies continue to be developed and produced in the U.S. for decades to come...

The UK’s largest laboratory event, taking place 29–30 October 2025 at the NEC Birmingham, is the primary meeting place in the UK, connecting all lab sectors in industry and research. This year provides visitors with uninterrupted time with Priorclave's experts behind the brand. It’s your chance to step away from the noise of the show floor and have meaningful, personalised discussions about your exact needs, both now and in the foreseeable future, to help you find exactly what you are looking for...

EMBL receives over €40 million in pivotal philanthropic funding for its initiative to advance life sciences by deeply integrating artificial intelligence across all areas of research – from molecular biology to medical research. The European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) has long been a pioneer in developing and applying Artificial Intelligence (AI) to advance genomics, structural biology, and drug discovery...

Camena Bioscience (Camena), an innovator in enzymatic DNA synthesis, and Constructive Bio (Constructive), a pioneer in whole genome writing, have announced they have joined a collaborative project led by the Max-Planck Institute of Molecular Plant Physiology (MPI-MP), Germany, for a research initiative to develop synthetic chloroplast genomes.

Merck, a leading science and technology company, has successfully collaborated with company builder mantro GmbH, Munich, Germany, to establish EdiMembre, Inc., Massachusetts, U.S.A., a Deep-Tech spin-out poised to revolutionize the alternative protein sector. “Cultivated meat, a core focus in the alternative protein market, offers a powerful solution for sustainability and global food security...

PacBio, a leading developer of high-quality, highly accurate sequencing solutions, announces it has joined the 1000 Genomes Long Read Sequencing Project, which will involve contributing long-read transcriptome data to one of the world’s most expansive human genomics initiatives. In collaboration with the laboratories of Danny Miller, MD, PhD, Evan Eichler, PhD, at the University of Washington, and Rajiv McCoy, PhD at the McCoy Lab at Johns Hopkins University, PacBio will...

Leading medical engineering design and manufacturing firm, KMC Systems has become HiArc. With 45 years of heritage and expertise in solving complex engineering and manufacturing challenges for leading life science and diagnostic companies, this transformation marks a key milestone for the company. The new name and accompanying brand identity better reflect the company’s unique position in the industry as a bespoke, high-performance solution architect...

Cherwell (an AnalytiChem company), cleanroom microbiology solutions expert, is to be renamed AnalytiChem UK from the 1st September 2025. This represents the next step in Cherwell’s integration with the AnalytiChem Group, which it joined in January 2024. This transition is solely a change in name — all other aspects of Cherwell’s long-standing and trusted business, which flexibly and reliably delivers exceptionally high-quality products and services, will remain unchanged...

A major science park has turned to Veolia to replace the ageing water treatment system in one of its lab buildings. The new Terion S units achieve improved reliability, reduced water usage and lower costs. The large-scale science park in the south of England provides laboratory and office spaces to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare and technology businesses of all sizes, from start-ups to multinationals...

Titian Software and Labguru have rebranded as Cenevo, bringing together the two companies’ solutions, Labguru and Mosaic, under a new, unified brand, to enable further innovation and increased collaboration to accelerate scientific discovery. The combined organization specializes in lab management systems, automation, orchestration, data management and AI technology...

To celebrate Vietnam’s thriving laboratory market, the organizers are excited to invite participants to join analytica Hanoi 2026 and analytica Vietnam 2027. As the analytica series grows, exhibitors and visitors can look forward to even more abundant opportunities to network, connect and shape the future of the laboratory industry.. Whether you provide innovative products, services, or solutions, analytica Vietnam and analytica Hanoi offer an unmatched opportunity to reach engage directly with..

Evolve Genomix is redefining how advanced genomics can be applied across multiple sectors, from research to agriculture, environmental health, and food safety. Their team brings together scientists and subject matter experts with deep expertise in next-generation sequencing, molecular diagnostics, food microbiology, plant pathology, crop sciences, bioinformatics, and laboratory practice...

Merck, a leading science and technology company, has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Washington University (WashU) in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. The agreement marks the next chapter in a nearly century-long partnership dedicated to advancing scientific research and innovation. The expanded collaboration will support joint research initiatives, technology scouting, and research enablement, with an emphasis on fostering sustainable and socially responsible scientific progress...

The Pistoia Alliance, a global, not-for-profit alliance that advocates for greater collaboration in life sciences R&D, is launching two complementary initiatives to transform pharmacovigilance (PV) in response to growing member demand. A new dedicated AI in Safety & PV Community of Experts (CoE) will explore how to apply AI safely, ethically and effectively within pharmacovigilance workflows...

A well-established EMBL partner, Boehringer Ingelheim Stiftung (BIS), is providing €7 million to continue the successful development of the EMBL Imaging Centre (IC). Since its inception, the highly committed staff have positioned the EMBL IC as an internationally leading institution for cutting-edge imaging technologies. This is already the second round of funding by BIS, enabling EMBL to maintain and recruit additional highly qualified staff members...

Alpha Laboratories Ltd has been acquired by Diploma PLC, a FTSE 100 UK-listed group specialising in value-added technical products and services across Life Sciences, Seals, and Controls. Diploma adds value by providing essential products and solutions through a decentralised, customer-orientated approach within each of its end markets...

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, and the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC), an entity of the Department of Health, together with South Africa’s  Department of Science Innovation and Technology, have announced the official opening of a dedicated training facility for advanced molecular science and laboratory management to further enhance essential scientific skills in-country, supporting future pandemic preparedness and local health system resilience...

The UK’s largest gathering for laboratory professionals returns to the NEC, Birmingham, on 29 and 30 October 2025, bringing together thousands from across the scientific community. Lab Innovations 2025 will highlight sustainability initiatives, the latest in lab technology and a renewed focus on collaboration, with more than 200 suppliers exhibiting to an audience of researchers, technicians and science professionals...

An entrepreneur who founded one of the UK’s leading biotechnology companies has launched a new venture that aims to transform laboratory data management. Ryan Cawood, who founded OXGENE, has raised £750,000 from the Midlands Engine Investment Fund II, through fund manager Mercia Ventures, for his latest business, Lab Thread...