Brooks Automation is a provider of automation, vacuum and instrumentation equipment for multiple markets, including semiconductor manufacturing, technology device manufacturing, and life sciences.
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12 Facts About Brooks Automation
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In 2002, Brooks Automation, Inc completed the acquisition of Intelligent Automation Systems, Inc of Cambridge, Massachusetts, a custom automation company with technology and products for the semiconductor, photonics and life sciences industries.
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Brooks Automation acquired the Celigo automated Cell Cytometer product line from Cyntellect, Inc in 2011.
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In October 2012, Brooks Automation entered into an agreement to acquire Crossing Automation Inc.
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Brooks Automation closed the sale of Granville-Phillips to MKS Instruments on May 30,2014.
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In 2017 Brooks Automation acquired 4titude, a maker of scientific tools and consumables, while in 2018, Brooks Automation acquired GENEWIZ, a genomics services provider as part of their life sciences division's expansion.
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Brooks Automation operates in three segments: Brooks Product Solutions, Brooks Global Services, and Brooks Life Science Systems.
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Brooks Automation provides mainly four kinds: semiconductor automation and life science systems equipment, gas analysis and vacuum measurement, cryopumps, cryochillers and compressors, asset tracking equipment.
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Brooks Automation products are used to support both atmospheric and vacuum based processes while the company's focus remains on improving performance and productivity.
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Brooks Automation provides vacuum pumps and instrumentation to maintain pressure consistency of the known process gas.
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In January 2012, Brooks Automation announced that it had acquired the Celigo Cell Cytometer product line from Cyntellect Inc Celigo had an advantage in cell imaging systems based on its unique combination of high-throughput, ease-of-use, and affordability.
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In July 2013, Brooks Automation announced that it had signed a definitive agreement to acquire the assets and business of Matrical, Inc to expand the Brooks Life Science Systems business.
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