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  Agilent Completes Acquisition of BioTek Instruments - Builds on Multi-Year Growth Strategy in Critical Cell Analysis Technology
  August 26, 2019 - SANTA CLARA, CA - Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced it has completed the acquisition of BioTek Instruments, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of innovative life science instrumentation. Read more
  
  BioTek Recognized as 2019 ‘Vermont Business Growth Award’ Winner
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  Agilent to Acquire BioTek, Strengthening Leadership Position in Growing Cell Analysis Segment
  July 11, 2019 - SANTA CLARA, CA. Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire privately-owned BioTek Instruments for $1.165 billion. With anticipated tax benefits for Agilent, the net purchase price is expected to be approximately $1.05 billion. Read more
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Resources - Visual Abstracts

Automated Cell Fixing, Staining and Immunofluorescence in Microplates

Related Products: Cytation 1, Cytation 5, EL406, Lionheart FX, Lionheart LX

August 03, 2018

Red arrow Related Application: Immunofluorescence

EL406 Washer Dispenser provides full microplate washing in conjunction with both syringe and peristaltic pump dispensers. Up to three dispense technologies can be used in one instrument to automate the complete workflow for immunofluorescence studies.