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Yokogawa Acquires Insilico Biotechnology, Developer Of Innovative Bioprocess Digital Twin Technology

Nov 02, 2021•about 4 years ago

Acquiring Company

Yokogawa Electric Corporation

Acquired Company

Insilico Biotechnology

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Description

Yokogawa Electric Corporation (TOKYO:6841) announces that it has acquired all shares of Insilico Biotechnology AG (“Insilico”), a Stuttgart, Germany-based developer and provider of bioprocess software and services. Fostering the development of the bioeconomy is one of the priority issues within Yokogawa’s sustainability goals, and in line with that the company aims to leverage this acquisition to build total bioprocess solutions that support biopharmaceutical development through to manufacturing.

Company Information

Company

Yokogawa Electric Corporation

About

Yokogawa provides advanced solutions in measurement, control, and information across various industries. Founded in 1915, it has over 17,000 employees and operates in 126 companies globally. The company focuses on optimizing production, assets, and supply chains through digital technologies. Yokogawa aims for a sustainable society.

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