Analytik Jena Adds Microarrays to Bioinstrumentation Business
Developed in cooperation with the Fraunhofer Institute of Silicon Technology, Siemens AG and Infineon Technologies AG, eBiochip’s microarray employs ELISA and produces an electric signal that is measured directly on the chip. It can be used to detect DNA, RNA, proteins and haptens. Analytik Jena cited the company’s sample preparation chemistry as synergistic.
Jena and Itzehoe, Germany 11/6/07—Analytik Jena AG has announced that it acquired a 70% share in eBiochip Systems GmbH for an undisclosed amount in October. EBiochip produces electronic biochips for research and diagnostics. “We believe this technology to be an interesting and competitive alternative to other systems available on the market in the growth sector of protein analytics and molecular diagnostics. We welcome the fact that the development of eBiochip systems is already well advanced and that marketing can begin soon,” stated Klaus Berka, chairman of the Analytik Jena’s Executive Board. The company’s remaining shares are held by its founder Dr. Rainer Hintsche. The company has been renamed AJ eBiochip GmbH.
