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Morpho Detection to Acquire Syagen for Mass Spectrometry Expertise

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Wednesday, April 27th, 2011

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Morpho Detection, Inc. (MDI) has agreed to acquire technology development firm Syagen Technology, Inc., giving it capabilities in mass spectrometry-based technologies for security applications. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Syagen is a small California-based firm with 17 employees. MDI, which is part of France's Safran Group, said the acquisition will strengthen its position as a leader in trace explosives and narcotics detection solutions for the homeland security market. Syagen gives MDI a "natural follow-on to its existing product…

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