KAUST advances strategic partnership with Bruker

KAUST · April 20, 2021 · Notable

Partnership Research Infrastructure KAUST Materials Science

Summary

KAUST and Bruker have renewed their Memorandum of Understanding and expanded it into a Strategic Partnership and Collaboration Agreement. The initial MoU launched the KAUST-Bruker Center of Excellence (CoE) for Magnetic Resonance (MR) located in the University's Core Laboratories in 2018. The expanded agreement extends the CoE to include X-ray technologies, enhancing technological interaction between the two organizations. Why it matters: This partnership strengthens KAUST's research capabilities and positions it as a leader in scientific innovation in Saudi Arabia and the wider region.

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KAUST · Bruker · Strategic Partnership · X-ray technology · Magnetic Resonance

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