In early July, Carl Zeiss Microscopy GmbH has acquired all equity shares of Pi Imaging Technology SA, based in Lausanne, Switzerland. Pi Imaging Technology SA now operates as "Pi Imaging Technology SA – a ZEISS company". The Lausanne location with all employees will be retained. Pi Imaging Technology SA has been a trusted partner of ZEISS Research Microscopy Solutions for many years...
This year, the Hamburg based life sicences company Eppendorf SE is awarding its prestigious research prize for the 30th time. The independent jury chaired by Prof. Laura Machesky, Cambridge, UK, selected Dr. Varun Venkataramani, Heidelberg University Hospital, Germany as the winner of the Eppendorf Award for Young European Investigators 2025. Varun Venkataramani receives the 20,000 Euro award for his research on...
SPT Labtech, a global leader in innovative laboratory automation, has announced a strategic collaboration with Semarion, a University of Cambridge spin-out company from the Cavendish Laboratory combining materials engineering and cell biology to tackle unmet drug screening needs. The partnership will integrate SPT Labtech’s firefly® liquid handling platform with Semarion’s SemaCyte® microcarrier technology to develop a flexible, scalable, and automated workflow...
HORIBA, a global leader in analytical and measurement technology, has expanded its worldwide network of Analytical Solution Plazas with the opening in the UK of its latest advanced technology centre. Sited in the centre of the country on MIRA Tech Park, the HORIBA Group’s new customer and scientific collaboration site was opened by HORIBA Group CEO, Mr. Atsushi Horiba, and British Ambassador to Japan, Her Excellency Ms Julia Longbottom CMG...
The life science group Sartorius has successfully closed the acquisition of MatTek Corp, including Visikol Inc, from the Swedish BICO Group AB, as announced in April. The acquisition was completed on July 1, 2025, following the receipt of the required regulatory approval and the fulfillment of other customary closing conditions. With the integration of the business into its Lab Products and Services division, Sartorius is expanding its cell technology portfolio...
GenNext® Technologies, Inc., a pioneer in protein footprinting, is collaborating with Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science, to provide a simplified structural biology workflow designed to improve biotherapeutic development. The organizations are combining GenNext’s AutoFox® Protein Footprinting System with Thermo Fisher’s industry-leading liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) solutions...
Figures show that the UK produces 3 million tonnes of hazardous waste every year. With 15% of healthcare sector waste classed as hazardous, the cumulative impact can be substantial when waste isn't managed properly. Mismanagement of hazardous, contaminated, or expired materials can lead to health risks, environmental harm, and even legal consequences. As a result, the safe disposal of laboratory waste is crucial for protecting your local area...
Waters Corporation and BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) has announced a definitive agreement to combine BD's Biosciences & Diagnostic Solutions business with Waters, creating an innovative life science and diagnostics leader with pioneering technologies and an industry-leading financial outlook. The agreement is structured as a tax-efficient Reverse Morris Trust transaction valued at approximately $17.5 billion...
Alphalyse, a fast-growing Danish specialist contract research organization (CRO) that has developed GMP‑validated liquid‑chromatography mass‑spectrometry (LC‑MS) assays for host‑cell‑protein (HCP) impurity testing in biologic drugs, announces that Fidelio Capital has acquired a majority stake in the company. Alphalyse’s founders will retain a significant shareholding, establishing an ambitious partnership aimed at expanding capacity, accelerating international growth...
Siemens Healthineers announces new sustainability solutions for clinical laboratories that focus on reducing the environmental impact of analysing clinical laboratory samples. Historically, in vitro diagnostics testing has required large amounts of water, energy, and plastic consumables that contribute significantly to the environmental footprint of healthcare operations...
Merck, a leading science and technology company, has announced that the Heinrich Emanuel Merck Award has been bestowed upon Alán Aspuru-Guzik (48), professor of chemistry and computer science at the University of Toronto, Canada, in recognition of his groundbreaking innovations in computational sciences. The award ceremony, held at the Stadttheater Lindau in conjunction with the Lindau Nobel Laureate meeting, highlighted the critical role of computational sciences in driving transformative research...
Following a year of major transformation, Scientific Laboratory Supplies (SLS) is already delivering measurable results for laboratories across the scientific industry – with a strong and dependable service to its customers. SLS are proud to be partnered with the world’s most recognisable brands in science, and are committed to working with passion, delivering with integrity, and paying attention to the details that matter...
Illumina, Inc. has announced it has entered into a definitive agreement with Standard BioTools under which Illumina will acquire SomaLogic, a leader in data-driven proteomics technology, and other specified assets for $350 million in cash payable at closing, subject to customary adjustments, plus up to $75 million in near-term performance-based milestones and performance-based royalties...
Go-lives at Western and Southern health and social care trusts mean every pathology service is using the same laboratory information management system; improving efficiency and quality. An ambitious technology project to support the transformation of pathology services across Northern Ireland has been completed, with the go-live of the Clinisys WinPath laboratory information management system at the final two health and social care trusts...
iiCON (Infection Innovation Consortium) has appointed the automation partner for the new, £20M labs being built at Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine. This is a key milestone in the delivery of this major project - one of the UK’s first Category Three, robotic AI laboratories. The labs are due to be complete in 2027. The new £20 million robotic and AI-driven laboratory is part of a strategic project supported by £10 million in funding from the Liverpool City Region Life Sciences Investment Zone...
At the ASM Microbe 2025 conference Bruker has announced that its MALDI Biotyper® sirius and sirius one systems have been awarded the ACT Label, a mark of excellence in environmental accountability, consistency, and transparency. This independent certification evaluates sustainability across the instrument’s lifecycle - from production and daily operation to disposal...
It’s an exciting year for the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE) Singapore Affiliate which will celebrate its 25th anniversary. With over 2,000 participants in 2024, the annual meeting for bio and pharmaceutical manufacturers is set to continue its growth. The expanded exhibition is sold-out with months to go, while the educational programme features a stellar speaker faculty...
Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science, has announced that the Regeneron Genetics Center® (RGC™) has selected the Olink Explore HT proteomics platform for a large-scale proteomics investigation involving nearly 200,000 patient samples from the Geisinger Health Study that aims to unlock new insights into the dynamic biology and mechanisms of human disease...
With a continued focus on scaling its synthetic biology capabilities and offerings, global genomics leader Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) established a synthetic biology customer solutions program, leveraging decades of manufacturing expertise to fuel research and development innovation. Powered by a dedicated team of scientists and synthetic biology experts, the program is designed to enable partnerships and agile collaboration with companies seeking custom-tailored solutions...
Astoriom, a global leader in the R&D sample stability and biorepository storage industry, has announced that it has expanded the stability storage capabilities at its Tramore site in Ireland to meet demand for scalable, flexible, regulatory-compliant storage solutions from -60°C to -196°C and ICH (International Council for Harmonisation) temperature-controlled stability conditions...
Ingenza is delighted to announce its relocation to The Moubray Building at Edinburgh Technopole, part of the Pioneer Group. The new site is still within the Midlothian Science Zone – a world-leading centre of research excellence in life sciences – and is now fully operational, marking a significant milestone in the company’s continued growth. Ingenza is a technology-driven contract research, development and manufacturing organisation (CRDMO) that specialises...
Biotech Fluidics AB announce working with Polymer Char (Valencia, Spain), a leading manufacturer of analytical systems for the polymer industry, to incorporate an optimized DeGASi® degasser in their Intrinsic Viscosity instruments. The implementation of a degasser in analytical systems, particularly in those that include relative viscometers, is critical for maintaining data integrity and reliability...
In early July, Carl Zeiss Microscopy GmbH has acquired all equity shares of Pi Imaging Technology SA, based in Lausanne, Switzerland. Pi Imaging Technology SA now operates as "Pi Imaging Technology SA – a ZEISS company". The Lausanne location with all employees will be retained. Pi Imaging Technology SA has been a trusted partner of ZEISS Research Microscopy Solutions for many years...
This year, the Hamburg based life sicences company Eppendorf SE is awarding its prestigious research prize for the 30th time. The independent jury chaired by Prof. Laura Machesky, Cambridge, UK, selected Dr. Varun Venkataramani, Heidelberg University Hospital, Germany as the winner of the Eppendorf Award for Young European Investigators 2025. Varun Venkataramani receives the 20,000 Euro award for his research on...
SPT Labtech, a global leader in innovative laboratory automation, has announced a strategic collaboration with Semarion, a University of Cambridge spin-out company from the Cavendish Laboratory combining materials engineering and cell biology to tackle unmet drug screening needs. The partnership will integrate SPT Labtech’s firefly® liquid handling platform with Semarion’s SemaCyte® microcarrier technology to develop a flexible, scalable, and automated workflow...
HORIBA, a global leader in analytical and measurement technology, has expanded its worldwide network of Analytical Solution Plazas with the opening in the UK of its latest advanced technology centre. Sited in the centre of the country on MIRA Tech Park, the HORIBA Group’s new customer and scientific collaboration site was opened by HORIBA Group CEO, Mr. Atsushi Horiba, and British Ambassador to Japan, Her Excellency Ms Julia Longbottom CMG...
The life science group Sartorius has successfully closed the acquisition of MatTek Corp, including Visikol Inc, from the Swedish BICO Group AB, as announced in April. The acquisition was completed on July 1, 2025, following the receipt of the required regulatory approval and the fulfillment of other customary closing conditions. With the integration of the business into its Lab Products and Services division, Sartorius is expanding its cell technology portfolio...
GenNext® Technologies, Inc., a pioneer in protein footprinting, is collaborating with Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science, to provide a simplified structural biology workflow designed to improve biotherapeutic development. The organizations are combining GenNext’s AutoFox® Protein Footprinting System with Thermo Fisher’s industry-leading liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) solutions...
Figures show that the UK produces 3 million tonnes of hazardous waste every year. With 15% of healthcare sector waste classed as hazardous, the cumulative impact can be substantial when waste isn't managed properly. Mismanagement of hazardous, contaminated, or expired materials can lead to health risks, environmental harm, and even legal consequences. As a result, the safe disposal of laboratory waste is crucial for protecting your local area...
Waters Corporation and BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) has announced a definitive agreement to combine BD's Biosciences & Diagnostic Solutions business with Waters, creating an innovative life science and diagnostics leader with pioneering technologies and an industry-leading financial outlook. The agreement is structured as a tax-efficient Reverse Morris Trust transaction valued at approximately $17.5 billion...
Alphalyse, a fast-growing Danish specialist contract research organization (CRO) that has developed GMP‑validated liquid‑chromatography mass‑spectrometry (LC‑MS) assays for host‑cell‑protein (HCP) impurity testing in biologic drugs, announces that Fidelio Capital has acquired a majority stake in the company. Alphalyse’s founders will retain a significant shareholding, establishing an ambitious partnership aimed at expanding capacity, accelerating international growth...
Siemens Healthineers announces new sustainability solutions for clinical laboratories that focus on reducing the environmental impact of analysing clinical laboratory samples. Historically, in vitro diagnostics testing has required large amounts of water, energy, and plastic consumables that contribute significantly to the environmental footprint of healthcare operations...
Merck, a leading science and technology company, has announced that the Heinrich Emanuel Merck Award has been bestowed upon Alán Aspuru-Guzik (48), professor of chemistry and computer science at the University of Toronto, Canada, in recognition of his groundbreaking innovations in computational sciences. The award ceremony, held at the Stadttheater Lindau in conjunction with the Lindau Nobel Laureate meeting, highlighted the critical role of computational sciences in driving transformative research...
Following a year of major transformation, Scientific Laboratory Supplies (SLS) is already delivering measurable results for laboratories across the scientific industry – with a strong and dependable service to its customers. SLS are proud to be partnered with the world’s most recognisable brands in science, and are committed to working with passion, delivering with integrity, and paying attention to the details that matter...
Illumina, Inc. has announced it has entered into a definitive agreement with Standard BioTools under which Illumina will acquire SomaLogic, a leader in data-driven proteomics technology, and other specified assets for $350 million in cash payable at closing, subject to customary adjustments, plus up to $75 million in near-term performance-based milestones and performance-based royalties...
Go-lives at Western and Southern health and social care trusts mean every pathology service is using the same laboratory information management system; improving efficiency and quality. An ambitious technology project to support the transformation of pathology services across Northern Ireland has been completed, with the go-live of the Clinisys WinPath laboratory information management system at the final two health and social care trusts...
iiCON (Infection Innovation Consortium) has appointed the automation partner for the new, £20M labs being built at Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine. This is a key milestone in the delivery of this major project - one of the UK’s first Category Three, robotic AI laboratories. The labs are due to be complete in 2027. The new £20 million robotic and AI-driven laboratory is part of a strategic project supported by £10 million in funding from the Liverpool City Region Life Sciences Investment Zone...
At the ASM Microbe 2025 conference Bruker has announced that its MALDI Biotyper® sirius and sirius one systems have been awarded the ACT Label, a mark of excellence in environmental accountability, consistency, and transparency. This independent certification evaluates sustainability across the instrument’s lifecycle - from production and daily operation to disposal...
It’s an exciting year for the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE) Singapore Affiliate which will celebrate its 25th anniversary. With over 2,000 participants in 2024, the annual meeting for bio and pharmaceutical manufacturers is set to continue its growth. The expanded exhibition is sold-out with months to go, while the educational programme features a stellar speaker faculty...
Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science, has announced that the Regeneron Genetics Center® (RGC™) has selected the Olink Explore HT proteomics platform for a large-scale proteomics investigation involving nearly 200,000 patient samples from the Geisinger Health Study that aims to unlock new insights into the dynamic biology and mechanisms of human disease...
With a continued focus on scaling its synthetic biology capabilities and offerings, global genomics leader Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) established a synthetic biology customer solutions program, leveraging decades of manufacturing expertise to fuel research and development innovation. Powered by a dedicated team of scientists and synthetic biology experts, the program is designed to enable partnerships and agile collaboration with companies seeking custom-tailored solutions...
Astoriom, a global leader in the R&D sample stability and biorepository storage industry, has announced that it has expanded the stability storage capabilities at its Tramore site in Ireland to meet demand for scalable, flexible, regulatory-compliant storage solutions from -60°C to -196°C and ICH (International Council for Harmonisation) temperature-controlled stability conditions...
Ingenza is delighted to announce its relocation to The Moubray Building at Edinburgh Technopole, part of the Pioneer Group. The new site is still within the Midlothian Science Zone – a world-leading centre of research excellence in life sciences – and is now fully operational, marking a significant milestone in the company’s continued growth. Ingenza is a technology-driven contract research, development and manufacturing organisation (CRDMO) that specialises...
Biotech Fluidics AB announce working with Polymer Char (Valencia, Spain), a leading manufacturer of analytical systems for the polymer industry, to incorporate an optimized DeGASi® degasser in their Intrinsic Viscosity instruments. The implementation of a degasser in analytical systems, particularly in those that include relative viscometers, is critical for maintaining data integrity and reliability...