TekCel

TekCel was a specialized provider of automated laboratory equipment and sample management systems for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. The company was best known for its PlateStore and PlateServer systems, which provided high-capacity, environmentally controlled storage and rapid retrieval of microplates used in high-throughput screening. Their solutions were designed to integrate seamlessly with robotic workstations to enhance the efficiency of drug discovery and compound management. The technology featured "Active-Surface" plate handling to ensure reliable transport and minimize mechanical failures. In 2007, TekCel was acquired by Hamilton Storage Technologies, a move that significantly expanded Hamilton's presence in the automated storage market.