New York, NY (October 12, 2011) – Center for Tribology, Inc. ("CETR" or the "Company") of Campbell, CA has been acquired by Bruker Corporation (NASDAQ:BRKR) of Billerica, MA. Sperry, Mitchell & Company, Inc. initiated this transaction, assisted in the negotiations, and served as exclusive financial advisor to CETR.

Center for Tribology, Inc. (www.cetr.com) is a leading designer and manufacturer of mechanical and tribological testing equipment. The Company’s highly engineered testing and simulation systems are designed to manipulate material samples while precisely measuring and analyzing a range of physical performance parameters, such as wear, abrasion, friction, hardness, elasticity, strain, and corrosion. CETR is recognized worldwide as offering the most versatile, comprehensive, and innovative line of mechanical and tribological testing equipment. The Company was founded in 1994 by Dr. Norm Gitis, who will join Bruker as Vice President and General Manager of the new Bruker Tribology & Mechanical Testing (TMT) business.

Bruker Corporation (www.bruker.com) is a leading global manufacturer of scientific instrumentation serving a diverse array of research and production customers in materials, chemical analysis, life science and pharmaceutical, biotechnology and molecular diagnostics research. Bruker was founded in 1960 and today employs over 5,400 people worldwide. The company trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker BRKR.

Sperry, Mitchell & Company, Inc. (www.sperrymitchell.com) is an investment banking firm specializing in middle-market merger and acquisition advisory services. Since the firm’s founding in 1986, Sperry Mitchell has completed hundreds of transactions in a wide range of industries, with values ranging from $10 to $450 million.