Our History
Since 1994, BioDot has pioneered the diagnostics and dispensing industries. Directly responsible for billions of diagnostic tests every year, BioDot is also a trusted partner to more than 2,000 manufacturers and research organizations with systems in over 60 countries all over the world.
BioDot, Inc., founded by Dr. Thomas Tisone and Michael Surmanian in 1994, entered the diagnostics laboratory and manufacturing market providing automation and liquid handling systems for lateral flow tests and POC devices.
BioDot, Inc., founded by Dr. Thomas Tisone and Michael Surmanian in 1994, entered the diagnostics laboratory and manufacturing market providing automation and liquid handling systems for lateral flow tests and POC devices.
Cartesian Technologies is formed to apply BioDot dispensing technologies to the life science market. The cross license grants exclusivity in the life sciences market to Cartesian Technologies.
Cartesian Technologies is formed to apply BioDot dispensing technologies to the life science market. The cross license grants exclusivity in the life sciences market to Cartesian Technologies.
Schleicher & Schuell, a partner in the Lateral Flow Workshop and a membrane provider for lateral flow tests, invests in BioDot.
Schleicher & Schuell, a partner in the Lateral Flow Workshop and a membrane provider for lateral flow tests, invests in BioDot.
In 1996, BioDot held its first lateral Flow Workshop. The workshop continues to be offered annually and teaches the nuances of developing and manufacturing lateral flow devices to a global audience.
In 1996, BioDot held its first lateral Flow Workshop. The workshop continues to be offered annually and teaches the nuances of developing and manufacturing lateral flow devices to a global audience.
BioDot received its second dispensing technology patent.
BioDot received its second dispensing technology patent.
One Step One Solution, an in-house assay development and training for lateral flow tests was launched.
One Step One Solution, an in-house assay development and training for lateral flow tests was launched.
Genomic Solutions acquires Cartesian Technologies.
Genomic Solutions acquires Cartesian Technologies.
BioDot, Inc. expands by acquiring BioDot Ltd, a UK company.
BioDot, Inc. expands by acquiring BioDot Ltd, a UK company.
BioDot acquires Entevis low mass powder dispensing.
BioDot acquires Entevis low mass powder dispensing.
BioDot, Inc. establishes a legal entity in Shanghai, China
BioDot, Inc. establishes a legal entity in Shanghai, China
BioDot, Inc. regains access to the life science market; exclusivity with Cartesian Technologies dissolved.
BioDot, Inc. regains access to the life science market; exclusivity with Cartesian Technologies dissolved.
Alliance with Symbolics developing technology for multiplex lateral flow devices.
Alliance with Symbolics developing technology for multiplex lateral flow devices.
Alliance with ADS for promotion and distribution in the US and Europe of BioDot's CellWriter platform for cytogenetic applications.
Alliance with ADS for promotion and distribution in the US and Europe of BioDot's CellWriter platform for cytogenetic applications.
Shipped 5000th System.
Shipped 5000th System.
29th Patent Issued to BioDot.
29th Patent Issued to BioDot.
CellWriter S use model is introduced.
CellWriter S use model is introduced.
BioDot acquired by Artemis.
BioDot acquired by Artemis.
Acquired by ATS Automation. Originally founded in 1978, ATS is an industry-leading automation solutions provider to many of the world’s most successful companies. We use our extensive knowledge and capabilities in custom automation, repeat automation, and automation products and value-added services, to address the sophisticated manufacturing automation systems and service needs of our customers. We employ over 5500 individuals across 29 facilities in North America, Europe, and Asia. The company is headquartered in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada. Our long-term success has been bolstered by a strong track-record of expansion and acquisition, allowing us to build a global footprint with strong brands, and to position ourselves as a key player in several different markets including life sciences, chemicals, consumer products, electronics, food and beverage, transportation, energy, and oil and gas.
Acquired by ATS Automation. Originally founded in 1978, ATS is an industry-leading automation solutions provider to many of the world’s most successful companies. We use our extensive knowledge and capabilities in custom automation, repeat automation, and automation products and value-added services, to address the sophisticated manufacturing automation systems and service needs of our customers. We employ over 5500 individuals across 29 facilities in North America, Europe, and Asia. The company is headquartered in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada. Our long-term success has been bolstered by a strong track-record of expansion and acquisition, allowing us to build a global footprint with strong brands, and to position ourselves as a key player in several different markets including life sciences, chemicals, consumer products, electronics, food and beverage, transportation, energy, and oil and gas.
