Instem acquires Perceptive Instruments

CONSHOHOCKEN, UK: Instem, provider of IT solutions to healthcare market, has announced that it has acquired Perceptive Instruments ("Perceptive") as it continues to consolidate the life sciences IT marketplace.

Located in Suffolk, United Kingdom, Perceptive develops, manufactures and supplies image analysis and data processing solutions that are primarily focused on the areas of genetic toxicology, microbiology and immunology.

Perceptive solutions are frequently referenced in scientific journals, during industry conferences and are featured in numerous case studies, said a release and further added that all Perceptive products are designed to fulfill the requirements of Good Laboratory Practice, FDA 21 CFR Part 11 and other international regulatory guidelines.

"The team here at Perceptive is excited and eager to join Instem," states Colin White, MD at Perceptive. "Various assays such as comet are playing an increasingly important role in the drug development process. Instem's leadership position will allow us to further our mission of providing quality solutions and excellent after-sales service to a growing set of clients."

"This acquisition is another win for our market," comments Phil Reason, CEO at Instem. "Our clients will now have the ability to turn to one global supplier for their data management needs across broader segments, providing them with greater efficiencies. Many of the tests Perceptive products support are a required part of the regulated study process and our commanding position across early development will enable us to help users better collect, manage, review and extract data while transitioning information into valuable insight."

As part of the Instem group, the staff at Perceptive will now have access to additional capabilities in marketing, sales, management and software development. Current Perceptive clients can also expect additional regional support services before and after purchasing a solution from Instem offices around the globe.

Instem has been developing, releasing and introducing a stream of technology solutions to the market as part of their mission to deliver compelling solutions for data collection, management and analysis across the R&D continuum.