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Swiss laboratory instruments company

Tecan company logo

Tecan Group Ltd. is a Swiss company specializing in the development, production, and distribution of laboratory instruments and solutions in biopharmaceuticals, forensics, and clinical diagnostics. The company is headquartered in Männedorf, Switzerland.

History[edit]

Tecan was founded in 1980 in Männedorf, Switzerland. Over the years, the company has grown to become a leading provider of laboratory automation solutions. Tecan's products are used in various fields, including genomics, proteomics, drug discovery, and clinical diagnostics.

Products and Services[edit]

Tecan offers a wide range of products and services designed to automate laboratory workflows. These include:

Liquid Handling Platforms: Tecan's liquid handling platforms are used for automated sample preparation, assay setup, and other laboratory processes.
Microplate Readers: These instruments are used for detecting biological, chemical, or physical events in samples contained in microtiter plates.
Software Solutions: Tecan provides software for data management, instrument control, and workflow automation.

Applications[edit]

Tecan's products are used in various applications, including:

Biopharmaceutical Research: Automation of drug discovery processes and high-throughput screening.
Clinical Diagnostics: Automation of diagnostic assays and sample processing.
Forensic Analysis: Automation of DNA extraction and analysis for forensic applications.

Global Presence[edit]

Tecan operates globally, with subsidiaries and offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. The company collaborates with leading research institutions and industrial partners worldwide to advance laboratory automation technologies.

Innovation and Research[edit]

Tecan invests significantly in research and development to innovate and improve its product offerings. The company focuses on developing new technologies that enhance laboratory efficiency and accuracy.

Related pages[edit]

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-'''Supernumerary nipples–uropathies–Becker's nevus syndrome''' is a rare [[medical condition]] characterized by the presence of extra nipples, uropathies, and Becker's nevus.
+{{short description|Swiss laboratory instruments company}}
+{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2023}}
-==Overview==
+[[File:Logo_Tecan.svg|thumb|right|Tecan company logo]]
-[[Supernumerary nipples]] are additional nipples that develop along the two vertical "milk lines", which start in the armpit on each side, run down through the typical nipples and end at the groin. They are classified into eight levels of increasingly complete development.
-[[Uropathies]] are diseases or abnormalities of the kidneys and urinary tract. They can be congenital or acquired and can cause a variety of symptoms, including pain, urinary incontinence, and kidney failure.
+'''Tecan Group Ltd.''' is a Swiss company specializing in the development, production, and distribution of laboratory instruments and solutions in biopharmaceuticals, forensics, and clinical diagnostics. The company is headquartered in [[Männedorf]], [[Switzerland]].
-[[Becker's nevus]] is a skin disorder that usually appears on the upper body, most commonly on the shoulder. It is characterized by an irregularly shaped, light brown or black patch, and can be associated with other abnormalities.
+==History==
+Tecan was founded in 1980 in [[Männedorf]], Switzerland. Over the years, the company has grown to become a leading provider of laboratory automation solutions. Tecan's products are used in various fields, including [[genomics]], [[proteomics]], [[drug discovery]], and [[clinical diagnostics]].
-==Symptoms==
+==Products and Services==
-The symptoms of Supernumerary nipples–uropathies–Becker's nevus syndrome can vary greatly depending on the individual and the severity of the condition. Some people may have only one or two of the features of the syndrome, while others may have all three.
+Tecan offers a wide range of products and services designed to automate laboratory workflows. These include:
-==Diagnosis==
+* '''Liquid Handling Platforms''': Tecan's liquid handling platforms are used for automated sample preparation, assay setup, and other laboratory processes.
-The diagnosis of Supernumerary nipples–uropathies–Becker's nevus syndrome is typically made based on a thorough clinical evaluation, a detailed patient history, and a variety of specialized tests.
+* '''Microplate Readers''': These instruments are used for detecting biological, chemical, or physical events in samples contained in microtiter plates.
+* '''Software Solutions''': Tecan provides software for data management, instrument control, and workflow automation.
-==Treatment==
+==Applications==
-Treatment of Supernumerary nipples–uropathies–Becker's nevus syndrome is directed toward the specific symptoms that are apparent in each individual.
+Tecan's products are used in various applications, including:
-==See also==
+* '''Biopharmaceutical Research''': Automation of drug discovery processes and high-throughput screening.
-* [[Supernumerary nipples]]
+* '''Clinical Diagnostics''': Automation of diagnostic assays and sample processing.
-* [[Uropathies]]
+* '''Forensic Analysis''': Automation of DNA extraction and analysis for forensic applications.
-* [[Becker's nevus]]
-[[Category:Medical conditions]]
+==Global Presence==
-[[Category:Rare diseases]]
+[[File:Tecan_Headquarters_in_Switzerland.jpg|thumb|left|Tecan headquarters in Switzerland]]
-[[Category:Syndromes]]
+Tecan operates globally, with subsidiaries and offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. The company collaborates with leading research institutions and industrial partners worldwide to advance laboratory automation technologies.
-{{stub}}
+==Innovation and Research==
-<gallery>
+Tecan invests significantly in research and development to innovate and improve its product offerings. The company focuses on developing new technologies that enhance laboratory efficiency and accuracy.
-File:Tecan Logo_Tecan.svg|Tecan Logo
-File:Tecan_Headquarters_in_Switzerland.jpg|Tecan Headquarters in Switzerland
+==Related pages==
-</gallery>
+* [[Laboratory automation]]
+* [[Biopharmaceutical]]
+* [[Clinical diagnostics]]
+* [[Forensic science]]
+[[Category:Laboratory equipment manufacturers]]
+[[Category:Companies established in 1980]]
+[[Category:Companies based in the canton of Zurich]]
+[[Category:Swiss brands]]