Azenta, (formerly Brooks Automation) was founded in 1978, and is based in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, United States. The company is a provider of life sciences services including genomics, cryogenic storage, automation, and informatics.
History
Brooks Automation was set up in 1978, and incorporated in 1994.[2]
Brooks acquired the German company Jenoptik-Infab GmbH, subsidiary of M+W Zander, in 1999 to incorporate its mini-environment technology for 300 mm wafer handling.[3]
In 2002, Brooks Automation, Inc. completed the acquisition of Intelligent Automation Systems, Inc. of Cambridge, Massachusetts, a custom automation company with technology and products for the semiconductor, photonics and life sciences industries.[4]