July 2026 Bio-Rad launched Vericheck ddPCR contaminant-testing kits for the QX700 platform, supporting highly sensitive quality-control testing in biopharmaceutical and cell and gene therapy manufacturing workflows.
May 2026 Merck signed a five-year agreement to become the sole testing provider for Genetix Biotherapeutics’ gene-therapy portfolio, covering end-to-end analytical and quality-control testing services.
September 2025 Bio-Rad completed its acquisition of France-based Stilla Technologies, strengthening digital PCR capabilities used for vector copy-number analysis, residual DNA testing, contamination monitoring, and product-release testing.
July 2025 European cell and gene therapy manufacturers expanded adoption of automated rapid-microbiology and digital-PCR workflows to shorten batch-release timelines and improve contamination control.
June 2025 Cytiva expanded its gene-therapy manufacturing support services with scalable viral-vector processing, automation, operator training, and integrated quality-control capabilities for European therapy developers.