MagStar Technologies

Magstar Technologies was a manufacturer of precision magnetic components and automated systems tailored for the medical, laboratory, and industrial markets. Headquartered in Hopkins, Minnesota, the company specialized in the design and production of precision-machined magnets for medical devices, high-performance centrifuges, and cleanroom-compatible conveyor systems under the Quickdraw brand. Its technology played a significant role in biomedical research, particularly as a source of high-gradient magnets for studies on targeted drug and gene delivery using superparamagnetic nanoparticles. The company's Quickdraw division was acquired by Precision Automation Company in 2011, following a period as a publicly traded entity on the OTC Bulletin Board.