Chris Harder

Sciemetric Instruments, Inc. sells proprietary inspection systems. It provides process signature technology solutions to manufacturing industry. The firm offers its products for use in applications such as fluid dispensing monitoring, in-process and functional test, gauging and profiling. Its products include sigPOD, 3520 Series, QualityWorx and Sciemetric Studio. The company was founded by Hanne Boyd and Nathan Sheaff in 1981 and is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada.

Gandalf Technologies, Inc. develops remote access systems for computer networks. The private company is based in Nepean, CA. Gandalf Technologies was acquired by Mitel Corp. on August 15, 1997 for $14.90 million. and has subsidiaries in the United States.

DNA Genotek, Inc. manufactures devices for the collection, stabilization and purification of DNA Products. It develops products that optimize ease of collection and provide superior samples and proven performance for those requiring high-quality biological samples for nucleic acid testing. Then firm’s products provide its customers with the ability to focus on solving disease, disease prevention and treatment by translating their testing into worldwide health improvements. The company was founded in 1998 by H. Chaim Birnboim and is headquartered in Kanata, Canada.

Life Technologies Corp. provides products in the areas of scientific research, genetic analysis and applied sciences. Its brands include Invitrogen, Applied Biosystems, Gibco, Molecular Probes, Noves, Ambion and Ion Torrent. The firm’s portfolio includes the most cited products and technologies in qPCR, capillary electrophoresis sequencing, nextgeneration sequencing, molecular diagnostics, forensics, cell culture and analysis, and agriculture research. The company was founded on November 21, 2008 and is headquartered in Carlsbad, CA.

Toxikon Corp. provides life science and laboratory services. The firm's services include toxicology, chronic, reproductive and chronic toxicity, genetic toxicology, carcinogenicity, pharmacokinetics, toxicokinetics, and microbiology. It offers services to the pharmaceutical, medical devices, and drug companies. The company was founded in 1977 and is located in Bedford, MA.