Zeiss announced the acquisition of U.S.-based Xradia, Inc.
Zeiss announced that the acquisition of U.S.-based Xradia, Inc. has been completed and Xradia is now operating under the name of Carl Zeiss X-ray Microscopy, Inc. The acquisition further strengthens the position of the ZEISS Microscopy business group, a manufacturer of light, electron, and X-ray microscopes, with solutions for research and routine inspection in materials and life sciences application fields, the company reports in a press statement.
Zeiss says reports the company will leverage its sales force to make the X-ray technology more accessible in a broader range of applications and workflows. Customers will also benefit from direct service capabilities at multiple locations globally.
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