Microchip Biotechnologies

Microchip Biotechnologies Inc. was a life science tools company that developed automated microfluidic systems for genomic analysis and sample preparation. Founded in 2003, the company specialized in 'lab-on-a-chip' technologies that integrated complex biochemical workflows onto small, disposable cartridges. Their primary products, including the Apollo 100 system, were designed to automate DNA sequencing preparation and forensic human identification for the research, biodefense, and clinical markets. The company's technology was aimed at reducing the time, cost, and manual labor associated with high-throughput genetic testing. In 2011, Microchip Biotechnologies was acquired by IntegenX to strengthen its portfolio of rapid DNA identification solutions.