StarLIMS has agreed to acquire the MODA® Platform, a solution for manufacturing quality assurance and control in regulated environments. The transaction is expected to close in Q2 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.
StarLIMS is a provider of enterprise laboratory informatics software. The acquisition of the MODA® Platform from Lonza will enable StarLIMS to deliver a full-stack solution by extending its core Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) offering into manufacturing operations across a customer base of approximately 700 enterprises. The MODA® Platform empowers manufacturers to both maintain compliant laboratory operations and accelerate the pace of production. Together, they will provide customers with an end-to-end system to automate the development and production process from the lab to the manufacturing floor.
“Life sciences organizations face increasing pressure to manage complex laboratory operations while meeting regulatory requirements and manufacturing production targets,” said Trey Cook, CEO of StarLIMS. “The MODA® Platform further enhances our platform and helps customers manage critical data and workflows within a more connected system. Together, StarLIMS and MODA® are poised to be a leader in agentic lab automation.”
“As we continue to focus Lonza’s portfolio on delivering value across CDMO services, essential raw materials, and life science tools, StarLIMS is well positioned to further develop the MODA® Platform and drive continued value for customers who rely on it for critical quality and manufacturing workflows,” said Mike Goetter, Head of Bioscience at Lonza. “We look forward to remaining a long-term strategic customer of MODA® as it transitions to its new ownership.”