Avidity Science expands RFID capabilities with acquisition

Avidity Science, a Waterford-based company specializing in lab equipment and water purification systems for scientific research and health care facilities, has expanded its radio frequency identification offerings with the acquisition of UMG Inc. of Golden, Colorado.

UMG specializes in small microprocessor electronic products, including small implantable devices and telemetry data transfer in the biological research field.

The deal marks Avidity's sixth in the past four years, including four announced in October 2020: Bio Medic Data Systems, Hydropac, Lab Products Inc. and Harford Systems.