NAPLES, Italy & LIVERMORE, California (USA) – 3 August, 2023 - Xplore s.r.l., a leader in high-throughput experimentation (HTE) services for catalytic olefin polymerization, and Singh Instrument LLC, an innovator and producer of HTE systems for chemistry & materials sciences, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) related to HTE in the field of polyolefin catalysis.

This strategic partnership is aimed at fostering the development, validation, showcasing, and technical support of next-generation HTE platforms for olein polymerization catalysts. The agreement will allow Singh Instruments to leverage Xplore's state-of-the-art laboratory facilities, abundant resources, and extensive expertise to expedite the evolution of their revolutionary P-series reactor platform.

Luca Rongo, CEO of Xplore, expressed his enthusiasm about the partnership, "We are thrilled to collaborate with Singh Instrument, a synergy that underscores our commitment to remain a leading company in the utilization of state-of-the-art HTE platforms for olefin polymerization. By combining our expertise and resources, we will play a pivotal role in the testing and development of these new generation HTE platforms."

Under the MOU , Xplore will serve as the official showroom for Singh Instrument's cutting-edge P series multi-channel reactor platform, which is based on their P-8 and P-6 reactor modules. Through live demonstrations, Xplore will illuminate the superior capabilities of this platform to prospective customers. In addition, Xplore will offer unparalleled support by becoming the exclusive service and support partner for Singh Instruments's workflows in Europe.

Robbie Sidhu, founder of Singh Instruments, also voiced his optimism about the collaborative venture, "We are looking forward to this promising partnership with Xplore. Their impressive expertise and superior laboratory facilities make them an ideal partner for Singh Instruments. Companies with legacy hardware who already rely on Xplore’s excellent service organization will now have access to a next generation platform, serviced by a company they know and trust.”

This partnership represents a powerful combination of innovation and expertise between two organizations that bring a proven track record in the design and use of high throughput experimentation tools and methods to the development of polyolefin catalysts and processes.

About Xplore

Originally known as HTExplore, it was founded in 2013 as a spin-off from the Laboratory of Stereoselective Polymerizations of the University of Naples, Italy. In 2020, the academic spin-off status ceased, and the company has become 100% privately-owned. Xplore is committed to providing comprehensive scientific and technology services for the development and technical support of high-throughput experimentation workflows in the field of catalytic olefin polymerization.

About Singh Instrument

Established in 2016, Singh Instrument specializes in developing reliable and highly customized high-throughput experimentation systems for chemical labs. Headquartered in Livermore, California, the company is focused on developing next-generation screening platforms, including its P-series reactor systems, which offer unparalleled polymerization volumes, advanced capabilities, and flexible software.

For more information, please visit www.xplore.ltd and www.singhinst.com.