Entotech builds low-cost imaging tools for entomology, led by its INSpECTor two-axis manipulator that helps researchers keep specimens and microscopes in focus. Based on tackling technical problems overlooked by larger corporations, the company also develops tailored solutions for scientific applications beyond insect study.
Optec, IncSince 1979, Lowell-based Optec, Inc. has designed and manufactured electro-optical equipment that helps astronomers and astrophotographers capture better images. The small firm also develops solutions for atmospheric science and microscopy, pairing specialized products with software support for astronomy users around the world.ABINGDON, MD
ACUITYnano LLCMaryland-based ACUITYnano LLC develops biomedical and laboratory technologies that use microfluidics, optics, machine vision, and embedded control to manipulate and study nanoscale objects and living cells. Its R&D work ranges from a low-cost on-chip near-field optical microscope with reported 10-nanometer resolution to automated systems for cell and nematode analysis, including research designed for microgravity experiments. The company also helps research organizations, startups, and medical-device businesses move concepts from early development into prototypes and products.CHEVY CHASE, MD
SciotexSince 1997, Sciotex has been a U.S.-based engineering partner for manufacturing and scientific organizations, developing custom systems for demanding technical work. The company is particularly known for its long involvement in scientific imaging, including more than 30 custom microscope software applications created for research institutions. Its engineers work through design, prototyping, deployment, and ongoing support rather than treating complex automation as an off-the-shelf purchase.334513NEWTOWN SQUARE, PA
GeegahIthaca-based Geegah develops chip-based ultrasonic imagers that capture fast, high-resolution video of microscopic samples without light. Its piezoelectric technology is particularly suited to observing nematodes in undisturbed, optically opaque environments, while the company is also pursuing compact imaging for agricultural monitoring and other research applications. Geegah’s team includes Cornell-trained electrical engineers and a co-founder who directs Cornell’s SonicMEMS lab.ITHACA, NY