WaferGen Biosystems

WaferGen Biosystems is a life science tools company that specializes in high-throughput genomic analysis and single-cell research. The company is best known for its ICell8 Single-Cell System, which allows for the isolation and analysis of thousands of single cells, and its SmartChip Real-Time PCR System for high-throughput gene expression and genotyping. These technologies enable researchers to perform large-scale genomic studies with high precision and efficiency. In 2017, WaferGen was acquired by Takara Bio to enhance its portfolio in the rapidly growing single-cell analysis market. Today, its core technologies continue to be marketed and developed under the Takara Bio brand.