Bruker Acquires Active Spectrum Inc.

Bruker Corp. has today announced the acquisition of Active Spectrum Inc., a company based in Foster City, California. Active Spectrum has developed and manufactures what they describe as an innovative  bench top micro-ESR (Electron Spin Resonance) spectroscopy system. This product range will compliment Bruker’s own ESR products which serve the high-end, research market and will be distributed via their global sales, service and channel partner network. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Dr. Iris Mangelschots, President of the Bruker BioSpin Applied, Industrial & Clinical Division, stated:  “With this acquisition, Bruker has strengthened its expertise and leadership in benchtop and on-line ESR.  Active Spectrum’s unique, performance-leading micro-ESR systems offer an outstanding platform to develop tailored solutions for the industrial and applied markets using very compact magnetic resonance technology.”

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