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
What is Type II Water?: Understanding Water Types
Water is used every day and can be used without thinking as we just have it on tap. Water companies like Anglian Water treat water to remove germs, small solid particles and smells. The process includes sedimentation, filtration and chlorination, which ensure clean and safe drinking water. Whilst this is great [...]
How to Capture Perfect Gel Images: A Guide to Syngene’s New Software
Syngene, a division of Synoptics Ltd, is a leading provider of innovative imaging solutions for Life Science research. Syngene specialises in imaging systems designed to capture and analyse images of gels, blots and plants used in various molecular biology techniques, including chemiluminescence, fluorescence and colorimetric detection. In the Life [...]
Why Do CCD Sensors Excel At Binning Compared To CMOS?
Binning is an important scientific camera feature, particularly for low-light applications such as chemiluminescence western blotting. By increasing the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and sensitivity, binning allows users to improve image quality, speed up acquisition times, and trade spatial resolution for enhanced sensitivity. However, how binning is implemented varies significantly [...]
Celebrating a Year of Success and Exciting Plans for the Future
As 2024 comes to a close, we’re reflecting on a remarkable year for Synoptics and its divisions. From innovative product launches to strengthening global partnerships, our journey has been filled with milestones that set the stage for an even more dynamic 2025. Here’s a look back at 2024: [...]