KARLSRUHE and KLEVE, Germany, Sept. 8, 2006 -- Bruker AXS GmbH today announced that it has acquired privately-held Quantron GmbH from its founders. The stock purchase agreement was signed and the transaction closed simultaneously on Wednesday. The purchase price was not disclosed; the new company will be known as Bruker-Quantron GmbH. 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