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Hobson & Motzer: Investing in the Future
An Early Adopter Innovation is in Connecticut-based Hobson & Motzer’s DNA. Throughout the precision metal manufacturer’s 110-year history, the ability to respond to changing demands and market conditions, and to leverage evolving technologies has set it apart in the manufacturing world. “We were early adopters of jig boring, visual grinding, EDM, and wire” says company […]
You’ve Got Data. Is It Helping or Hurting?
By Bob Steller, Industry Principal – Life Sciences Opportunity could be staring you in the face, but you might not recognize it. As a Life Sciences company, you have so much data. Are you making the best use of it? I was recently talking to a customer who has 90 reports, but most of the information […]
Cordis high resolution electronic proportional pressure controls
Precise, linear pressure control within a closed-loop system with ultra-high resolution and repeatability The Clippard Cordis is a revolutionary microcontroller primed for escape velocity from a proportional control market that has grown stagnant. Built with the highest quality Clippard proportional valves at its heart, the Cordis is designed to outperform the competition in every way. With […]
Additive Manufacturing Makes Complex, First-in-Industry Medical Devices Possible
Many innovative, next-generation medical devices and components can only be made with additive manufacturing By Tyler Stark, Senior Director of Additive Manufacturing and Innovation, Spectrum Plastics Group Additive manufacturing (AM), also known as 3D printing, comprises an innovative suite of advanced technologies that enable the fabrication of a variety of components and products, with remarkably […]
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Will Johnson & Johnson buy Boston Scientific?
Needham & Co. analyst Mike Matson today upgraded his rating of Boston Scientific (NYSE:BSX) shares to Buy, partly because he thinks it’s an acquisition target for Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ). Said Matson: “If JNJ decides to acquire a large medtech company, we believe that BSX could be a good fit.” BSX shares were up more […]
Quidel, Ortho Clinical Diagnostics combine to form in vitro diagnostics company
Quidel (Nasdaq:QDEL) announced today that it completed its $6 billion acquisition of Ortho Clinical Diagnostics (Nasdaq:OCDX). In December 2021, San Diego-based Quidel and Ortho Clinical Diagnostics came to an agreement under which the former would acquire the latter for $24.68 per share of common stock, using a combination of cash and newly issued shares in […]
Medtronic, DaVita to form new kidney care company
Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) and DaVita (NYSE:DVA) today announced the intent to form a new medical device company for kidney care. The new, independent company — dubbed “NewCo” for now — aims to enhance the patient treatment experience and improve overall outcomes for kidney care patients. According to a news release, the new company will bring together […]
Device developer SeaStar Medical hires chief medical officer
SeaStar Medical has hired Dr. Kevin Chung as chief medical officer of the medtech developer starting July 1. Denver-based SeaStar is developing a platform therapy focused on hyperinflammation of vital organs. The company’s Selective Cytopheretic Device was designated as a breakthrough device by the FDA earlier this year. SeaStar is set to go public in the […]
Report: Dexcom in talks to acquire Insulet
Major players in the diabetes space could join forces as Dexcom (Nasdaq:DXCM) is reportedly in discussions to acquire Insulet (Nasdaq:PODD). Bloomberg reported today that people “with knowledge of the matter” have said talks are ongoing over a potential acquisition and even said an agreement could be reached “in the coming weeks.” Bloomberg’s sources preferred to remain anonymous […]
Alcon to pay $60M to acquire Kala Pharmaceuticals’ dry eye treatment
Alcon (NYSE:ACL) announced today that it agreed to acquire Eysuvis pharmaceutical eye drops from Kala Pharmaceuticals. Geneva, Switzerland-based Alcon will pay $60 million upfront to Kala for the dry eye treatment. As part of the agreement, the company will also acquire Kala’s Inveltys corticosteroid for twice-per-day treatment of post-operative inflammation and pain following ocular surgery. Get the […]
Medtronic completes Intersect ENT acquisition
Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) announced that it completed its previously announced $1.1 billion acquisition of Intersect ENT (Nasdaq:XENT). Fridley, Minnesota-based Medtronic announced in August 2021 that it would acquire all outstanding shares of the Menlo Park, California-based sinus implant maker for $28.25 per share in an all-cash transaction. As a result of the transaction, Medtronic acquires Intersect […]
