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Homeland Security

Implant Sciences to Acquire Mass Spectrometry Tech Firm

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Wednesday, February 20th, 2008

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Implant Sciences [IMX], which is shifting its focus to its security business, has agreed to acquire Ion Metrics, Inc., a developer of mass spectrometer, differential mobility spectrometer and ion mobility spectrometry technology, as well as miniature, lightweight vacuum pump technology. Implant says it will issue two million shares of its common stock to close the deal, which is expected to occur next month. Implant says it will also assume certain specified liabilities. Ion Metrics makes low cost mass sensor systems…

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