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The IKA Group specialises in laboratory equipment, analytical and process technology for the pharmaceutical industry.
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The IKA Group specialises in laboratory equipment, analytical and process technology for the pharmaceutical industry.
IKA offers a range of products, including magnetic and overhead stirrers, dispersers, shakers, mills, rotary evaporators, calorimeters, laboratory reactors, centrifuges and thermostats.
The company’s process technology provides solutions for production-scale stirring, mixing and kneading applications.
IKA’s laboratory uses innovative equipment for various applications in research and development, and proven technology for mixing, heating, distilling and crushing applications.
Magnetic stirrers, mixers, homogenisers and specially developed software are available for laboratory and analysis applications, as well as temperature control products such as circulators, baths and chillers.
IKA uses substances in all aggregation states in lab conditions and production facilities to create mixed, crushed, tempered or distilled products.
In addition, the company uses materials such as anti-aging crème and cement as a tissue sample, in the µ area or on an industrial scale.
Modern laboratory and analysis devices are developed at the company’s headquarters in Staufen.
The IKA application technology lab has specialists with long-term sample experience. Through collaborative partnerships within a range of industries, IKA have handled an array of samples under various applications and has an online library.
Users can enter an application or keyword and find detailed test reports regarding the use of IKA’s devices.
IKA offers training services onsite or at one of its global locations. Experts can discuss specifications and applications with clients to find a solution for their process.
The company has training specialists to assist with equipment to ensure clients use the right tools for the application.
In addition, help is provided so clients can use and maintain their equipment. Regular training sessions on equipment operation, history, service and repair skills are available.
The company has experts that can develop the right solution for specific requirements, while implanted solutions can be found in the customising centre database.
IKA Group is headquartered in Staufen, Germany and has subsidiaries in the US, China, India, Malaysia, Korea, Brazil and Japan. Founded in 1910, the company currently has 800 employees and reported sales of more than €100m ($139m) in 2014.
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IKA provides a number of renowned products for preparatory DNA / RNA purification and extraction.
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Swiss pharmaceutical company Novartis is carrying out a major expansion of its biotechnology centre in Huningue, France.
IKA-Werke is expanding its portfolio of temperature chambers with an environmentally friendly and resource-saving cooled incubator. The new INC 125 FC digital complements the existing models, the classic INC 125 F digital incubator and the INC 125 FS digital incubator shaker with its patented removable shaking platform. All devices in the series are ideal for applications in the life sciences: for microbiological tests, stability studies or cell cultivation.
IKA is adding a new device class to its portfolio of recirculating chillers. The RC 2 lite is elegant, compact and powerful and is a perfect addition to rotary evaporators, reflux coolers and cold traps.
Over the last few months, two new warehouses were constructed and began operations on the IKA premises.
IKA extends its range of recirculating chillers with the addition of the powerful and environmentally-friendly RC 2 GREEN basic and control models.
IKA Matrix thermoshakers blend concentrated mixing power in the millilitre range with tried and tested, intuitive IKA menu navigation, enabling easier mixing and temperature control in day-to-day lab work.
An innovative generation of hi-tech stirrers is anticipating users in the laboratory, including the NANOSTAR 7.5 digital overhead, an equally high performer and at the same time, highly compact and the RCT 5 digital, one of the most powerful magnetic stirrers on the market.
The new droppers in IKA's PETTE series that it showcased at ACHEMA are now available.
The high-performance IKA T 25 easy clean homogeniser is ideal for use in research, product development and quality control.
IKA’s ElectraSyn 2.0’s clean-slate design combines a potentiostat, an analytical device, and a magnetic stirrer into one package.
IKA-Werke has announced it will be presenting 60 products at the upcoming ACHEMA exhibition.
As part of a recent study by the University of St Gallen, IKA has been included in the Global Market Leaders Index.
IKA has announced that is has been ranked among the most innovative small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) in Germany.
IKA has announced the release of a unique sequel of its produced film The Race.
IKA has announced an expansion of its range of stirrers to include the high-performance MICROSTAR and MINISTAR units, which are available with a lifetime warranty.
Three products manufactured by IKA have won this year's iF DESIGN AWARD for product design.
IKA's owner and president René Stiegelmann has spent some time with the team in Germany.
IKA has announced the release of a new software update for the hotplate stirrer RET control-visc and RET control visc white.
Easy-to-use A 10 basic batch mill has increased safety, with features including how the mill can only be opened when it is still and only operates when the cover is closed.
Germany-based IKA has cause for celebration, with recognition of its 30th year in the US and the inauguration of its new building.
Whether used for homogenising, emulsifying, or suspending, IKA's homogenisers enable high-quality results with a smooth start.
IKA's laboratory reactors are modular systems for the optimisation and reproduction of chemical reaction, mixing, dispersal, and homogenising processes at the laboratory level.
IKA's offers a complete range of magnetic stirrers to handle various volumes, either with or without heating function.
Designed to optimise complex stirring applications, IKA's overhead stirrer technology provides a solution to laboratory stirring and mixing needs, from low to high-viscosities.
IKA offers a wide range of products for temperature control applications, which have high-precision and power.
IKA single fix and vario pipettes have been devised for use in many applications typical in a modern laboratory.