Caliper Life Sciences

Caliper Life Sciences, Inc. develops and sells products and services to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, and government and other not-for-profit research institutions worldwide. Its integrated systems consist of instruments, software and reagents, laboratory automation tools, and assay and discovery services. The company offers a portfolio of molecular imaging, microfluidics, automation and liquid handling technologies, and scientific applications to address various limitations in the drug discovery and development process. Its products include IVIS Imaging Systems and Living Image Software, an integrated optical molecular imaging solution; Light-Producing Cells and Microorganisms to analyze the spread and treatment of cancer and infectious diseases, as well as to study immunology; Light Producing Transgenic Animal models to analyze gene expression, protein activity, and disease progression; and luciferin, a chemical compound to produce bioluminescence, and VivoFluor fluorescent labeling kits for fluorescent imaging. The company's products also comprise LabChip 3000 Drug Discovery System, which produces data that minimizes false positives and false negatives, and detects weak inhibitors; LabChip EZ Reader, EZ Reader II, and ProfilerPro Kits; Caliper Sciclone that incorporates automated microplate carriers; Zephyr, a liquid handling instrument; staccato automated workstations for drug discovery, genomics, proteomics, and drug development laboratories; Twister I and II, which automate the movement of microplates; MultiDose G3, an automated dissolution testing system; and active pharmaceutical ingredient workstation. In addition, it offers contract research and transgenic animal services, drug discovery and development services, product support, and validation services. Caliper Life Sciences sells its products through direct sales force and a network of distributors. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Hopkinton, Massachusetts.