- In July 2024, The Hettich Group, a third-generation family-owned life science equipment company renowned for its laboratory centrifuges, has announced a strategic growth partnership with Bregal Unternehmerkapital GmbH. This collaboration aims to bolster Hettich's market presence and drive innovation in the laboratory equipment sector
- In January 2024, GEA unveiled X Control, a fresh centrifuge control system. The introduction of X Control sets the stage for incorporating Artificial Intelligence (AI), promising quicker and simpler data collection and analysis and self-optimization of the entire system in the future. The heightened computing capabilities will also enhance integration with SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems
- In September 2023, The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) completed the upgrade of beam centrifuges, giving modernized functionality to one of the most innovative pieces of technology. The centrifuge within the Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory's (GSL) Geotechnical Engineering and Geosciences Branch (GEGB) was upgraded with improvements to its electrical and hydraulic systems and significant renovations to the control building
- In April 2023, Eppendorf, a prominent life science company, has unveiled the Centrifuge 5427 R, marking its debut in the microcentrifuge segment equipped with hydrocarbon cooling. This innovation aims to enhance sustainability in laboratory environments by offering a refrigerated device that utilizes a natural cooling agent with a Global Warming Potential (GWP) nearly zero
- In February 2023, the globally operating Eppendorf Group announced an expansion of its manufacturing presence within the Chinese market. The company finalized an agreement for a new production facility in the Shanghai metropolitan area. This facility will focus on producing Eppendorf centrifuges specifically for the local market. The establishment of this new site is expected to catalyze further growth for the life science company's centrifuge business
