Life Technologies Corp. has announced it has acquired Advanced Microscopy Group, according to a news release.
AMG is a developer of imaging systems for research microscopy. AMG's portfolio includes imaging instruments that spans basic to advanced microscopy, such as the EVOS range of instruments. AMG also developed Life Technologies' FLoid cell imaging station.
"Our acquisition of Advanced Microscopy Group brings together two leaders in the cell imaging field," said Peter Dansky, president of molecular and cell biology at Life Technologies, in the release. "With AMG's demonstrated excellence in innovative microscopy instrumentation and the Molecular Probes line of market leading imaging reagents, we're now better able to serve our customers with a complete portfolio of integrated solutions for cell analysis optimized for performance and ease of use."
AMG's existing business will remain in Bothell, Wash., and will join Life Technologies' flow cytometry and imaging business unit.
Life Technologies Corp. is headquartered in Carlsbad, Calif.
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