Founded in 2003 by former USAMRIID aerosol research director Dr. Justin M. Hartings, Hagerstown-based Biaera Technologies develops fully automated, turnkey and custom inhalation systems for laboratory infectious-disease research. Its patented aerosol-control platforms integrate laboratory equipment and exposure systems, supporting research programs at government, military, university and independent laboratories worldwide.
BME Systems IncFounded in 1987 by former Johns Hopkins employees and students, Baltimore-based BME Systems Inc. provides electro-mechanical design, custom laboratory parts and software engineering for research and production in bioscience. The company designs and fabricates unusual laboratory components, including replacements for obsolete parts, and integrates hardware, instrumentation and software into working systems. BME Systems says it has supported medical and industrial bioscience R&D for 35 years, with some systems operating continuously for more than 25 years.BALTIMORE, MD
Biomarine IncFounded in 1969 by engineers who helped develop breathing systems for the moon missions, Biomarine designs and manufactures closed-circuit self-contained breathing apparatus for specialized rescue teams. Its Pennsylvania-made BioPak 240R provides four hours of positive-pressure protection when standard SCBA cannot meet the demands of mine, tunnel, hazmat, and heavy-rescue operations. Biomarine became a wholly owned subsidiary of CSE Corporation in 2020 and now operates from Export, Pennsylvania.339113EXPORT, PA
Somni ScientificKnown for more than 50 years of work in animal anesthesia and pre-clinical research, Somni Scientific develops equipment that helps veterinary and research teams deliver inhalant anesthesia accurately. The MacMurray, Pennsylvania company also supports that equipment through depot and on-site service, with a particular focus on reducing hazardous waste gas.339112MCMURRAY, PA
MDCI AutomationFounded in 2001, Hatfield-based MDCI Automation designs, engineers and manufactures automation systems from initial concept through serial production. Its 30,000-square-foot facility supports work ranging from robotic material handling to custom control systems, with a notable history supplying automation to the U.S. Postal Service, including more than 1,000 biohazard detection systems delivered through a Northrop Grumman program.333998HATFIELD, PA