Description

Standard BioTools Inc., established in 1999 and based in South San Francisco, California, is a key player in providing advanced scientific tools. Formerly known as Fluidigm Corporation until its name change in April 2022, the company designs, produces, and distributes a variety of instruments, specialized consumables, and support services. These offerings cater to biomedical researchers and scientists worldwide, including those in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific, assisting them in the creation of new therapeutics. The company operates through two main divisions: Proteomics and Genomics. Within these areas, it supplies instruments, disposable products, software, and services that enable the identification and functional analysis of proteins and genes. Standard BioTools’ innovative product line includes several advanced platforms: The SomaScan platform allows for the simultaneous measurement of numerous proteins, yielding extensive insights into biological pathways and disease progression. The CyTOF technology platform utilizes metal-tagged antibodies with time-of-flight mass spectrometry to overcome signal interference and boost multiplexing capabilities. Hyperion is a spatial biology platform that facilitates a deeper comprehension of tissue architecture by preserving spatial context while conducting high-dimensional molecular and proteomic analyses. The Biomark X9 system transforms high-throughput genomics, specifically designed for quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) applications. These instruments and consumables are intended strictly for research purposes. Standard BioTools serves a broad spectrum of clients, including academic research institutions, centers for translational research and medicine, cancer centers, clinical research laboratories, and companies in the biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, and plant/animal research industries. Furthermore, the company has established licensing agreements with prominent organizations such as the California Institute of Technology, Harvard University, and Caliper Life Sciences, Inc.