Scientifica

Scientifica is a constituent company of Judges Scientific Plc and was founded in 1997. The company is a manufacturer and supplier of laboratory instruments that include micromanipulators, imaging systems, complete microscopy rigs, mounting equipment for microscopes and related accessories for electrophysiology and two photon microscopy, used in laboratories worldwide including pharmaceutical companies, universities and medical research facilities.[2]

For the journal, see Scientifica (journal).
Scientifica Limited
TypePublic limited company since 2012 as constituent of Judges Scientific Plc , previously Private Limited Company
IndustryDevelopment and manufacturing of scientific instruments involved in neuroscience research notably including micromanipulators, microscopy rigs, mounting equipment and laboratory accessories. Major level markets include research and academia.
Founded1997 (1997)
HeadquartersUckfield, East Sussex and Maidenhead, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
Mark Johnson(Managing Director)
Matthew Kemp(Sales and Marketing Manager)
ProductsMicromanipulators, microscopes, microscopy rigs, multiphoton imaging systems,scanners for use in medical and scientific laboratories.
Revenue£36 million (2013) (for parent group)[1]
Website

History

The company was the creation of former managing director Mark Johnson and his partner David Rogerson who purchased a subsidiary of Burleigh Inc.

In 2003 the company moved from being a distributor to a manufacturer of its own products.[3] Their products are sold worldwide, including Europe, The United States of America (USA), Brazil, India, China, Korea, Singapore, Japan and Russia.[4] The largest market is the United States but around thirty countries have bought Scientifica instruments.[5]

Philosophy

Johnson and Rogerson's motivation was to provide bespoke and well tested products to electrophysiology and imaging researchers. Electrophysiology is the study and measurement of the electrical properties of biological cells and tissues, and Scientifica's products are used extensively to broaden the understanding of the nervous and cardiac systems, particularly diseases that include: Alzheimers, Parkinsons and Epilepsy.[6]

Awards

Products
  • Micromanipulators
  • Complete microscopy rigs
  • Multiphoton Imaging including resonant and galvo scanning
  • Laser Applied Stimulating and Uncaging
  • Mounting equipment and Imaging Platforms.

Further reading

Scientifica: Experts in Electrophysiology & Imaging: Product range overview[12]

References
  1. Judges Scientific Plc annual report statement 2013 http://www.judges.uk.com/financial_information.html
  2. Scientifica website http://www.scientifica.uk.com/
  3. Mark Johnson biography http://www.scientifica.uk.com/press/resources
  4. Insider Media Limited, News South East www.insidermedia.com/insider/south-east/100409-xtrac-does-double-made-south-east
  5. http://www.scientifica.uk.com/scientifica-worldwide-we-sell-to-over-30-countries List of thirty countries receiving products
  6. Scientifica website http://www.scientifica.uk.com/
  7. The Argus newspaper, Sussex, UK April 22, 2014
  8. http://www.scientifica.uk.com/products/multiphoton-imaging-system, Multiphoton Imaging System
  9. http://Sussex Business Awards, http://www.sbawards.org.uk/?page_id=12
  10. "Xtrac does the double at Made in the South East".
  11. "Home". scientifica.uk.com.
  12. Scientifica website product download
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