Introduction:3D printingThe market is rapidly integrating, acquisitions, listings, stock releases, etc., there are new things every day.FollowingDesktop MetalBecause after the large-scale acquisition became a “hand-chopping madman”, anotherbiology3D printingThe company is also actively “choosing hands” with this strategy.
△Bioprinting
biology3D printingThe acquisition of the company BICO released the acquisition information on August 27, 2021, and acquired all the circulation of the US 3D research application Advanced BioMatrix Corp. (Advanced BioMatrix) with a cash and debt-free purchase price of approximately US$15 million (approximately 97.07 million RMB). share.In addition, during the three-year period, sellers can also receive up to 3 million U.S. dollars (approximately 19.41 million RMB) in extra cashincome.
△Advanced BioMatrix’s collagen hydrogel
BICO CEO Erik Gatenholm said that BICO will work with Advanced BioMatrix to create market-leading bio-ink and reagent products, which further strengthens BICO’s biotechnology3D printingThe status of the field. Combining the technical expertise of the two companies can also speed up the development of various bioprinting innovative biomaterials. Over time, these products will be able to solve major health challenges.
biology3D printingAdvanced BioMatrix
Advanced BioMatrix was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in San Diego, California, USA. The product portfolio includes collagen bio-inks, high-purity extracellular matrix proteins, chemically modified proteins and polysaccharides, as well as other reagents and cell analysis. The main sales targets are research institutions, pharmaceutical and biotech companies.Allegedly, this company is3D bioprintingHigh-quality collagen and collagen ink have a particularly strong position.
△Lifeink®240 acidic collagen bio-ink
After the transaction, Advanced BioMatrix will continue to serve asCELLINK Bioprinting’s subsidiaries accept the current legal entity and management and become part of the Bioprinting business area. Advanced BioMatrix received approximately US$3 million in adjusted EBITDA for the most recent fiscal yearprofitThe rate is about 50%. David Bagley, President of Advanced BioMatrix, said that Advanced BioMatrix is ready for the next step of development. The two companies will provide customers with a market-leading portfolio of bio-inks and reagents, and look forward to meeting new colleagues, collaborators and customers.
BICO’s six acquisitions in 2021
Counting this acquisition, BICO is already in 20213D bioprintingThe field has acquired 6 companies.These acquisitions fully demonstrate that BICO is working hard to implement this bio-convergence strategy and actively promote3D bioprintingAll-round development path. Antarctic Bear organizes these six acquisitions for everyone:
- In February, the acquisition of Ginolis Oy: FinlandMedical treatmentManufacturer of diagnostic automation and advanced machinery in the diagnostic and diagnostic industry
- In March, MatTek Corporation was acquired: American company in vitro technology expert
- In May, the acquisition of Visikol: a contract research service company for advanced imaging, 3D cell culture analysis and digital pathology in the United States
- In May, Nanoscribe was acquired: German high-precision two-photon polymerization technology (2PP)3D printingMachine manufacturer
- In June, the acquisition of Discover Echo: American Hybrid Microscope Company
△Nanoscribe’s 2PP 3D printingTechnology can make ultra-fine microstructures
Unlike Desktop Metal’s acquisitions in various fields, BICO’s acquisition targets this year are highly concentrated in biology and related fields, which also fits the company’s development philosophy of biological integration.With the release of the interim report, the company claimed thatNet sales in Q2 2021 soar by 628%.This foreshadows3D printingTechnology is highly applied in related fields such as biology and medical treatment.
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