Scintica

What Scintica does

Scintica Instrumentation, Inc. is a privately held preclinical research instrumentation distributor founded in 2017 and headquartered in London, Ontario, Canada, with additional offices in Webster, TX (USA), London (UK), and the Netherlands. The company serves academic and research institutions, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, and contract research organizations, providing instrumentation and consumables used in small-animal studies across cardiovascular biology, cancer research, developmental biology, vascular physiology, and related preclinical disciplines.

The company's product portfolio spans high-frequency ultrasound (Prospect T1/T2, Prodigy), preclinical X-ray and micro-CT (inCiTe 3D and 2.0), MRI, PET/CT, PET/MR, SPECT, optical and photoacoustic imaging (Newton 7.0, Newton FT-900, Small Animal 3D PA/FLI), DEXA, NMR body composition analysis, and intravital microscopy. Physiology offerings include the Doppler Flow Velocity System (DFVS), pressure arteriography, wire myography, tissue perfusion and oxygen monitors, and isolated heart systems. Supporting lab equipment includes microtomes, microcentrifuges, cryostats, hypoxia/anaerobic workstations, biodecontamination (the proprietary MycoFog system), surgical monitors, and data acquisition electronics. Software tools (VivoQuant, Imalytics Preclinical, Segment) round out the workflow. Scintica manufactures MycoFog and distributes products under agreements with RWD Life Sciences, S-Sharp, Vilber, Living Systems Instrumentation, and Indus Instruments, among others.

The business model is primarily hardware sales through a quote-based, expert-led direct sales motion supported by conference participation (BCVS, WMIC, IEEE IUS, ASBMR), webinars, and an extensive content library; a separate e-commerce storefront (scintica.shop) handles consumables and smaller items. Revenue also includes contract research organization (CRO) services. Pricing for capital equipment is largely non-public and quote-driven, while consumables such as microtome blades are listed at unit prices (e.g., $85 for a 50-pack). The company does not disclose revenue, has no known external funding rounds or M&A activity, and operates as an independent, founder/management-controlled entity.

Name

Scintica

Legal name

Scintica Instrumentation, Inc.

Website

https://scintica.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Scintica is a privately held distributor and manufacturer of preclinical research instrumentation, serving academic, pharmaceutical, biotech, and CRO customers globally with imaging, physiology, lab equipment, and bioprinting products from its own line and partner manufacturers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Preclinical Research Instrumentation

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516), Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) (541714)

SIC

Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Microscopy, Imaging & Flow Cytometry Instruments (HLAGAIAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mass Spectrometry & Spectroscopy Instruments (HLAGAIAB), Preclinical CROs (Discovery/Pharmacology/DMPK) (HLAGAAAB)

Keywords

• Preclinical imaging equipment
• Small animal research instruments
• Laboratory imaging systems
• Cardiovascular research tools
• Biodecontamination lab equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Preclinical Imaging Equipment Sales: Sale of high-value preclinical imaging systems including ultrasound, MRI, PET/CT, optical imaging, and other instrumentation for research facilities
2. Lab Equipment and Consumables: Sale of supporting lab equipment including microtomes, centrifuges, surgery equipment, physiology monitoring systems, and consumables
3. CRO Services: Contract research organization services providing preclinical research support to pharmaceutical and biotech companies

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Scintica is a global distributor and manufacturer of preclinical research instrumentation, providing high-frequency ultrasound, micro-CT, PET/CT, PET/MR, SPECT, MRI, optical imaging, photoacoustic imaging, and DEXA systems, along with physiology measurement equipment (Doppler flow velocity, pressure arteriography, wire myography), bioprinters, surgical monitors, and supporting lab equipment such as microtomes, centrifuges, and the MycoFog biodecontamination system. The company also offers preclinical CRO services, combining distribution of partner-manufactured products with its own MycoFog product line, supported by a team of scientific experts who consult with researchers on instrument selection and study design.

Product overview

Scintica is a preclinical research instrumentation distributor and manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of imaging, lab equipment, physiology, and bioprinting solutions for the scientific research community. The company operates as a distributor for multiple manufacturers including RWD Life Science, S-Sharp, Vilber, Living Systems Instrumentation, and others, while also manufacturing its own products such as the MycoFog biodecontamination system. The product portfolio spans imaging modalities (high-frequency ultrasound, PET/CT, PET/MR, SPECT, optical imaging, photoacoustic, MRI, DEXA, X-ray microscopy), physiology systems (Doppler flow velocity, pressure arteriography, wire myography, tissue perfusion/oxygen monitoring), lab equipment (microtomes, centrifuges, cryostats, hypoxia chambers), bioprinting (NGB-R, U-FAB ACTIVO), data acquisition systems, and specialized software (VivoQuant, Imalytics, Segment). Scintica also provides CRO services for preclinical research and positions itself as a scientific expert resource helping researchers find optimal solutions for their studies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• inCiTe 3D X-Ray Microscope High-resolution 3D X-ray microscopic imaging system for preclinical research, enabling non-destructive visualization of internal structures in small animal specimens.
• inCiTe 2.0 3D X-Ray Microscope Preclinical micro-CT scanner providing 3D X-ray imaging capabilities for research applications requiring high-resolution internal visualization.
• Prospect T1/T2 High-Frequency Ultrasound High-frequency ultrasound system (20-50MHz) designed for preclinical imaging applications on mice, rats, and other small animals, featuring cardiac imaging, vascular measurements, developmental biology, and cancer research capabilities.
• Newton 7.0 (BLI and FLI) Optical imaging system supporting bioluminescence imaging (BLI) and fluorescence imaging (FLI) for preclinical research applications.
• Newton FT-900 (NIR and NIR-II) Near-infrared and NIR-II optical imaging system for enhanced tissue penetration and sensitivity in preclinical imaging.
• Doppler Flow Velocity System (DFVS) Non-invasive, real-time pulsed Doppler measurement device for studying cardiovascular function in small animal models, capable of measuring blood flow velocity, coronary flow reserve, and pulse wave velocity.
• PET/CT Positron emission tomography combined with computed tomography imaging system for preclinical molecular imaging research.
• PET/MR (M7 SiPET) Preclinical PET/MR hybrid imaging system combining molecular imaging with magnetic resonance for comprehensive research imaging.
• Compact PET and CT Space-efficient preclinical PET and CT imaging systems for research facilities with limited space.
• SPECT (MH3D Alpha) Single photon emission computed tomography system for preclinical nuclear imaging research.
• NMR Body Composition Analyzer (QMR06 Echo MRI) NMR-based quantitative magnetic resonance system for body composition analysis in preclinical research.
• Small Animal 3D PA/FLI (Photoacoustic) Photoacoustic imaging system combining 3D imaging with fluorescence for preclinical research applications.
• Prodigy Open-Platform Research Ultrasound Flexible open-platform research ultrasound system enabling ultrasound imaging, high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU), non-destructive testing (NDT), and custom applications with true arbitrary transmit waveforms.
• Minux Rotary Microtome Semi and fully automated rotary microtome from RWD featuring superior usability, excellent safety standards, and touchscreen functionality for sectioning applications.
• Microcentrifuge and Refrigerated Microcentrifuge Modernized centrifuge featuring state-of-the-art refrigeration system, touchscreen operating system, processing samples at speeds up to 15,000 rpm (21,130 x g) with optional refrigeration from -10°C to +40°C.
• MycoFog Biodecontamination System Hydrogen peroxide vapor biodecontamination system for incubators, gloveboxes, and closed workstations, effective against bacteria, mycoplasmas, yeast, fungi, and viral contaminants.
• Pressure Arteriography System Gold-standard system for quantifying vascular reactivity in isolated perfused blood vessels, enabling detailed investigation of vasoactive physiologic function of small vessels.
• Wire Myography System System for investigating isolated blood vessels with respect to mechanical properties and response to external stimuli, enabling multiple vessel rings to be studied simultaneously.
• NGB-R Bioprinter 3D bioprinting system for research applications in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
• U-FAB ACTIVO 3D Bioprinter Advanced 3D bioprinting system for creating three-dimensional biological structures for research applications.
• VivoQuant Imaging Software Preclinical imaging software for analysis and visualization of imaging data from various preclinical imaging modalities.
• Imalytics Preclinical Software Preclinical imaging analysis software for processing and analyzing imaging data from preclinical research studies.
• Segment Software Preclinical imaging software for image segmentation and analysis of research imaging data.
• Hypoxia Chambers (InVitro and InVivo Lines) Hypoxia chambers for controlling oxygen environments in cell culture, tissue research experiments, and live animal research, including in vitro models (InVivO2, ReCO2ver, PhO2xBox, SCI-Tive, CondoCell, OxyGenie) and in vivo models (VelO2x).
• Anaerobic Workstations (Concept, BugBox) Anaerobic and microaerophilic workstations for maintaining oxygen-free environments for microbiology research.
• Intravital Microscopy Intravital microscopy system for real-time visualization of biological processes in living animals at the cellular and subcellular level.
• DEXA System Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry system for body composition analysis in preclinical research.
• MRI Systems Magnetic resonance imaging systems for preclinical research applications.
• Surgical Monitoring System (RSM+) Surgical monitoring system for tracking vital physiological parameters including ECG, respiration, core body temperature, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation during preclinical procedures.
• Moleculus Data Acquisition System Data acquisition and preamplification electronics system for engineering photoacoustic/ultrasound research applications.
• Legion Data Acquisition Data acquisition and preamplification electronics for research applications.
• Living Systems Instrumentation Products Manufacturer of vessel chambers, pressure arteriograph systems, wire myograph, and electro-mechanical apparatus for measuring and controlling pressure, flow rate, and vessel dimensions in in vitro blood vessel research.
• Preclinical CRO Services Contract research organization services providing preclinical research support to pharmaceutical and biotech companies.

Quantifiable outcome

• High-frequency ultrasound enables pregnancy detection as early as 4.5-6.5 days in mice
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Living Systems InstrumentationcoreTechnology or IntegrationLiving Systems Instrumentation designs, develops, and manufactures instruments for in vitro research studies of pressurized, perfused, cannulated blood vessels. Products include vessel chambers, electro-mechanical apparatus for pressure/flow measurement, pressure arteriograph systems, and wire myographs.
• RWD Life SciencescoreTechnology or IntegrationRWD manufactures microtomes and microcentrifuges distributed by Scintica. Products include semi and fully automated rotary microtomes with touchscreen functionality and safety features.
• VilbercoreTechnology or IntegrationManufacturer of optical imaging systems (BLI & FLI) including Newton 7.0 and Newton FT-900 (NIR & NIR-II) systems distributed by Scintica.
• S-SharpcoreTechnology or IntegrationManufacturer of Prodigy open-platform research ultrasound system, an OEM component now available to laboratories worldwide for ultrasound imaging, HIFU, and non-destructive testing applications.
• Indus InstrumentscoreTechnology or IntegrationManufacturer of Doppler Flow Velocity System (DFVS), a high-frequency real-time pulsed-Doppler measurement device designed for cardiovascular function studies in small animals.
• Global Manufacturing PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorScintica serves as a distributor for multiple preclinical imaging and lab equipment manufacturers including systems for MRI, DEXA, PET/CT, SPECT, photoacoustic imaging, and specialized surgical equipment.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Aspect Imaging: Manufacturer of compact preclinical MRI systems (M-series) and other small-animal imaging platforms; directly competes with Scintica's MRI line for academic and CRO customers needing benchtop and cryogen-free systems.
• Fujifilm Visualsonics (FUJIFILM Healthcare): Direct competitor in preclinical high-frequency ultrasound; manufactures Vevo imaging systems that compete head-to-head with Scintica's Prospect T1/T2 in cardiovascular, cancer, and developmental biology applications on small animal models.
• Mediso Medical Imaging Systems: Manufacturer of preclinical PET, SPECT, and CT systems (nanoScan, MultiScan) competing directly with Scintica's PET/CT, PET/MR, SPECT, and Compact PET offerings through direct and partner-channel sales to academic and pharma research labs.
• MILabs: Preclinical imaging OEM offering VECTor (PET/SPECT/CT), U-SPECT, and optical/CT systems; comparable in product breadth and academic/biotech customer base, competing with Scintica's PET/CT, SPECT, and optical imaging catalog.
• Indus Instruments: Manufacturer of the Doppler Flow Velocity System that Scintica distributes; comparable small-animal cardiovascular physiology product line and overlapping customer base in academic cardiovascular research.
• Trifoil Imaging: Preclinical imaging distributor and OEM partner offering optical, PET, and MR solutions; similar niche distribution-plus-applications-support business model targeting academic and pharma preclinical researchers in North America.

Broad incumbents

• Bruker BioSpin: Broad preclinical imaging incumbent with own-manufactured MRI, PET/CT, micro-CT, and optical imaging platforms; competes with multiple Scintica-distributed modalities through direct sales and has stronger R&D and balance sheet.
• Revvity (formerly PerkinElmer Life Sciences): Global life sciences instrumentation incumbent offering in vivo imaging systems, IVIS optical imaging, and quantum GX micro-CT that overlap substantially with Scintica's preclinical catalog; competes via direct OEM sales and dedicated global distribution.
• Charles River Laboratories: Large preclinical CRO that both uses preclinical instrumentation internally and offers contract research services; comparable to Scintica's CRO services revenue stream and represents both a customer and a competitor for outsourced preclinical study work.

Emerging players

• Cubresa: Preclinical nuclear imaging specialist (Spark and NuPET) for brain and small-animal PET; competes in the same PET/SPECT modality space as Scintica's Mediso-distributed systems with a more focused, emerging-player profile.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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