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About Synoptics

Founded in 1985, Synoptics is a multi-division company providing laboratories with imaging solutions across a range of applications. With imaging experts from the University of Cambridge and a growing knowledge of camera technology, frame grabbing, and image capture techniques, the company enhanced its range within digital imaging.

Explore the Synoptics Family

Synoptics Ltd designs and manufactures scientific instruments based on digital imaging, water purification, and vacuum oven processing for the life science research, microbiology, and molecular markets. Based in Cambridge, Synoptics is a global company supporting laboratories worldwide. Synoptics focus on the application of digital imaging technology through our Syngene and Synbiosis divisions and water purification and vacuum technologies through its Fistreem and Gallenkamp divisions. See our family below:

Fistreem International produces a range of world-leading water purification products and accessories.

Synbiosis provides equipment to save time and people power by automating the process of microbial colony counting and zone sizing.

Syngene produces advanced systems for the documentation and analysis of gels to support molecular biologists with high quality analysis.

Gallenkamp manufactures Life Science Equipment products with a focus on vacuum ovens.

News and More

1909, 2024

Support Policy Changes from 1st October 2024

By |September 19th, 2024|Categories: News|Tags: , , , |

On the 1st October 2024, Synoptics will be changing its support policy. By implementing this policy, Synoptics aims to provide structured and transparent support to its customers, ensuring efficient and effective resolution of technical issues. The key change this policy introduces is a small charge for advanced support (specifically [...]

1609, 2024

Five reasons why you should have a TeachAide in your classroom

By |September 16th, 2024|Categories: Blog|Tags: , , , , |

The TeachAide from Syngene's partner AirClean Systems provides a safe and controlled environment for handling hazardous materials, improving accuracy and precision, and enhancing research capabilities. Using laminar flow hoods and workstations in a science classroom or educational setting can benefit students and researchers by helping students learn and conduct [...]

2808, 2024

How do Automated Colony Counters Work?

By |August 28th, 2024|Categories: Blog|Tags: , , , , , |

At Synbiosis, we specialise in making automated colony counters, inhibition zone measurement systems and generally assisting you with microbiology practices. But how do our automated colony counters work? And why are they useful in your laboratory? What is automated about it? The ‘automated’ part of ‘automated colony counting’ [...]

1907, 2024

Top tips for cleaning your Laminar Flow Hood

By |July 19th, 2024|Categories: Blog|Tags: , , , |

Cleanliness and air filtration are vital when maintaining sterility levels in laboratories, manufacturing facilities, hospitals, and compounding pharmacies. This also applies to a laminar flow hood or clean bench. Maintaining cleanliness inside the hood using proper cleaning methods and a regular maintenance schedule will ensure your laminar flow cabinet [...]