Waters acquires MOBILion Systems to expand proteomics capabilities
WAT•Waters acquired MOBILion Systems, adding high-resolution ion mobility separation technology to its mass spectrometry portfolio. The deal expands Waters’ proteomics business in a $2 billion market growing at a high single-digit rate.
1. Technology addition
Waters acquired MOBILion Systems, adding its high-resolution ion mobility separation technology to Waters’ mass spectrometry portfolio. Combining MOBILion’s SLIM technology with Waters’ Xevo MRT mass spectrometry is expected to improve proteome coverage, sensitivity and throughput for AI-enabled research.
2. Proteomics opportunities
The acquisition expands Waters’ proteomics business in a $2 billion market growing at a high single-digit rate. It creates a path from protein biomarker discovery to clinical validation, with longer-term opportunities in blood-based diagnostics.
