Bruker Corp.
Based in Billerica, Mass., Bruker Corp., a provider of scientific
instruments and systems for molecular and materials research, has signed an agreement
to acquire Michrom Bioresources Inc. of Auburn, Calif. Michrom, a privately held
company, provides liquid chromatography instrumentation, accessories and consumables
for applications in the life sciences, chemical and applied markets. It recently
launched the Advance nanoflow liquid chromatography system and CaptiveSpray ionization
sources for coupling to mass spectrometry in proteomics and other life sciences
applications. Its portfolio is expected to complement Bruker’s mass spectrometry
products. Also, Michrom will benefit from Bruker’s Fremont, Calif., manufacturing
infrastructure and its global distribution channels.
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