At present, various giants in the IVD market are competing the five mainstream market segments: biochemistry, immunity, molecular, POCT, and clinical testing.

Samsung Medison has announced the completion of its acquisition of the French startup Sonio, a move that underscores the company's commitment to integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into medical devices. The acquisition, finalized on August 30, marks a significant step in Samsung Medison's strategy to enhance the accessibility and accuracy of medical services globally.

Siemens Healthineers aims to grow its PET imaging business by picking up the radiodiagnostic manufacturing and distribution network of Novartis’ Advanced Accelerator Applications division.

Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX), a leading provider of diagnostic information services, today announced the completion of its acquisition of LifeLabs from OMERS. The transaction, valued at approximately CAN $1.35 billion (approximately USD $1 billion), including net debt, has received all necessary approvals and is now closed.

Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX), a leading provider of diagnostic information services, and University Hospitals, one of the nation's leading nonprofit health systems and academic medical centers, today announced a definitive agreement for Quest to acquire select assets of University Hospitals' outreach laboratory services business.

Informatics firm Genedata announced that it has been acquired by Danaher.

Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) announced today the completion of the acquisition of LumiraDx’s Point of Care technology, following the receipt of all required antitrust and regulatory clearances. Roche will now embark on the full integration of the company’s innovative multi-assay point of care platform and the related R&D, operational and commercial sites into its global organisation.

Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire BIOVECTRA, a leading specialized contract development and manufacturing organization, for $925 million.

GE HealthCare (Nasdaq: GEHC) today announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Intelligent Ultrasound Group PLC’s (Intelligent Ultrasound) clinical artificial intelligence (AI) software business for total consideration of approximately $51 million. Intelligent Ultrasound is a leader in integrated AI-driven image analysis tools designed to make ultrasound smarter and more efficient. GE HealthCare plans to incorporate these solutions across the ultrasound portfolio, strengthening its capabilities with technology that helps improve workflows and enhance ease-of-use for the benefit of clinicians and patients.

Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX), a leading provider of diagnostic information services, and OhioHealth, a nationally recognized not-for-profit, charitable, integrated health system, today announced a definitive agreement for Quest to acquire select assets of OhioHealth's outreach laboratory services business.