The aeroacoustics of jets

Simulations helps scientists understand and control turbulence in humans and machines illustration showing air pushed through vocal folds causing them to vibrate.

Spectris acquires La Corp. Scientifique Claisse Inc.

Spectris plc in Surrey, England, (LSE: SXS), the productivity-enhancing instrumentation and controls company, announced on June 23 that it acquired the business and assets of the Canadian company La Corp. Scientifique Claisse Inc., a global market leader in sample preparation for atomic spectroscopy (including x-ray) analysis, for an undisclosed sum. Revenues for the year ending March 2014 were CAD 13 million.

AMETEK completes acquisition of Zygo Corp.

AMETEK Inc. headquartered in Berwyn, Pa. (NYSE: AME), announced on June 20 that it completed its acquisition of Zygo Corp. (NASDAQ: ZIGO) for $19.25 per share in cash per fully diluted common share, or approximately $280 million net of cash acquired. As a result of the completion of the merger, the common stock of Zygo will no longer be listed for trading.