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CHELMSFORD, Mass., Aug. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Brooks Automation, Inc. (Nasdaq:BRKS) announced today that company management will participate in the Needham Virtual SemiCap and Electronic Design Automation Conference on Thursday, August 13, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. ET. The 40-minute session will be webcast live via the Brooks investor relations website at www.brooks.investorroom.com/events. About Brooks AutomationBrooks (Nasdaq: BRKS) is a leading provider of life science sample-based solutions and semiconductor manufacturing solutions worldwide. The Company's Life Sciences business provides a full suite of products and services for reliable cold-chain sample management and genomic analysis supporting areas such as drug development, clinical research and advanced cell therapies for the industry's top pharmaceutical, biotech, academic and healthcare institutions globally. With over 40 years as a partner to the semiconductor manufacturing industry, Brooks is a provider of industry-leading precision vacuum robotics, integrated automation systems and contamination control solutions to the world's leading semiconductor chip makers and equipment manufacturers. Brooks is headquartered in Chelmsford, MA, with operations in North America, Europe and Asia. For more information, visit www.brooks.com. INVESTOR CONTACTS: Mark NamaroffDirector, Investor RelationsBrooks Automation 978.262.2635[emailprotected] Sherry DinsmoreBrooks Automation978.262.2400[emailprotected] SOURCE Brooks Automation Related Links http://www.brooks.com

Answer: Brooks to Participate in the Needham Virtual SemiCap and EDA Investor Conference