Analyticon Biotechnologies

What Analyticon Biotechnologies does

Analyticon Biotechnologies GmbH is a privately held German in vitro diagnostics manufacturer headquartered in Lichtenfels, Germany, specializing in urine diagnostics and hematology. The company was founded in 1980, was acquired by Hungary's 77 Elektronika Gruppe (Zettwitz family) in 2021, and operates production facilities in Lichtenfels-Dalwigksthal (urine test strips, established 1998/1999) and Vöhl-Marienhagen (clinical chemistry reagents, inherited from the 2011 BIOCON merger), plus a logistics site in Lichtenfels-Sachsenberg. Analyticon employs 101-250 staff and serves laboratories in over 100 countries through a combination of direct sales and a global distributor network.

The company's product portfolio covers three areas: (1) Urine Diagnostics, including the CombiScreen and LabStrip test strip families, the Urilyzer line of semi-automated strip readers (Urilyzer 100/100 Pro, Urilyzer 500 Pro, Urilyzer Auto, Urilyzer Cell), and the fully automated LabUMat 2 strip reader and UriSed 3 Pro sediment analyzer, which can be deployed as an integrated workstation; (2) Hematology, with the Hemolyzer 3/5 NG 3-part and 5-part differential blood cell analyzers; and (3) Explosives Detection test kits added in 2024. Its core proprietary technology is the AIEM (Artificial Intelligence-based Evaluation Module), a computer vision system used in the UriSed 3 Pro and Urilyzer Cell for automated detection, classification and counting of urine sediment particles, combined with a proprietary brightfield/phase contrast optical system that does not require liquid reagents. Manufacturing is performed under DIN EN ISO 13485 and the company obtained IVDR (EU) 2017/746 certification in 2024.

Analyticon generates revenue through three streams: (a) hardware sales of automated and semi-automated diagnostic analyzers; (b) recurring revenue from proprietary consumables (test strips, reagents, cuvettes) tied to the installed analyzer base; and (c) OEM manufacturing for international partner companies that distribute under their own brands. The company targets medical laboratories (primary), hospitals, physician practices, and OEM partner companies, and has expanded its sales organization across Europe, Americas, Africa, Middle East and Asia-Pacific regions. Pricing is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Analyticon Biotechnologies

Legal name

Analyticon Biotechnologies GmbH

Website

https://analyticon-diagnostics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Analyticon Biotechnologies GmbH is a German in vitro diagnostics manufacturer specializing in urine diagnostics and hematology, producing automated analyzers, proprietary test strips, and OEM products for laboratories in over 100 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

In Vitro Diagnostics

NAICS

In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing (325413), Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

SIC

In Vitro & In Vivo Diagnostic Substances (2835), Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826)

akta.pro primary industry

Laboratory Automation, Sample Prep & Liquid Handling (IVD Lab Diagnostics) (HLAHAAAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Clinical Chemistry & Hematology Diagnostics (automated analyzers, blood testing) (HLAAALAH), Microscopy, Imaging & Flow Cytometry Instruments (HLAGAIAE)

Keywords

• In vitro diagnostics
• Urine diagnostics
• Hematology analyzers
• Diagnostic test strips
• Laboratory automation

Headquarters

HQ city

Lichtenfels

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. In Vitro Diagnostic Instruments and Analyzers: Sale of automated and semiautomated diagnostic analyzers for urine diagnostics (Urilyzer, LabUMat, UriSed) and hematology (Hemolyzer) to laboratories, hospitals, and physician practices
2. Diagnostic Reagents and Test Strips: Recurring revenue from proprietary test strips (CombiScreen, LabStrip) and reagents for their analyzer platforms, as well as consumables like UriSed cuvettes
3. OEM Manufacturing: B2B OEM manufacturing and worldwide distribution of in vitro diagnostic test systems for international partner companies
4. Explosives Detection Products: Sale of test kits for explosives detection, added to portfolio in 2024

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Analyticon Biotechnologies GmbH manufactures and globally distributes in vitro diagnostic test systems for urine diagnostics and hematology. Its product portfolio spans automated and semi-automated urine analyzers (Urilyzer 100/100 Pro, Urilyzer 500 Pro, Urilyzer Auto, Urilyzer Cell, LabUMat 2, UriSed 3 Pro), proprietary urine test strips (CombiScreen and LabStrip product lines), hematology analyzers (Hemolyzer 3/5 NG) with reagents, and explosives detection test kits. The company serves laboratories, hospitals, and physician practices across more than 100 countries, and operates as an OEM manufacturer for international partner companies.

Product overview

Analyticon Biotechnologies GmbH specializes in the production and worldwide distribution of in vitro diagnostic test systems. The company offers a unified product portfolio spanning three main areas: (1) Urine Diagnostics - a comprehensive line of urine test strips (CombiScreen, LabStrip), automated and semi-automated analyzers (Urilyzer 100/100 Pro, Urilyzer 500 Pro, Urilyzer Auto, Urilyzer Cell), and the fully automated LabUMat 2 & UriSed 3 Pro workstation for complete walkaway urine analysis including test strip chemistry and AI-powered sediment microscopy; (2) Hematology - the Hemolyzer 3/5 NG differential blood cell analyzers and reagents for complete blood count testing; and (3) Explosives Detection - test kits for security applications. The company develops and produces according to DIN EN ISO 13485 standard and supplies laboratories in over 100 countries as both a direct supplier and OEM manufacturer for international partners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• UriSed 3 Pro Fully automated urine sediment analyzer combining brightfield and phase-contrast microscopy, using AIEM (Artificial Intelligence-based Evaluation Module) for automated particle detection, classification and counting from microscopic whole-field images. Achieves throughput of up to 150 tests/hour with batch capacity of 100 samples.
• LabUMat 2 Fully automated urine test strip reading device combining pipetting technology with a newly developed measurement head for evaluating LabStrip U11 Plus GL and LabStrip U12 mALB/CREA urine test strips. Includes a physical measurement cell (PMC) for specific gravity, color and turbidity. Achieves throughput of up to 240 tests/hour with batch capacity of 100 samples.
• Urilyzer Cell Semi-automated urine sediment microscopy analyzer for professional use based on patented technology. After manual pipetting of sample into cuvette, sample processing and microscopy are performed automatically. Uses AI-based Evaluation Module (AIEM) for automatic particle identification and classification, completing measurement cycles in less than one minute.
• Urilyzer Auto Fully automated urine test strip reader for larger laboratories, combining high throughput with walkaway convenience.
• Urilyzer 500 Pro Semi-automated urine test strip reading device for mid-throughput laboratories.
• Urilyzer 100 Pro Urine test strip reading device for smaller laboratories and physician practices, with expanded connectivity options.
• Urilyzer 100 Urine test strip reading device for smaller laboratories and physician practices.
• CombiScan Product Line (CombiScan 500, CombiScan 100, CombiScan XL) Product line of urine test strip reading devices including CombiScan 500, CombiScan 100 for medical practices and smaller laboratories, and CombiScan XL fully automated reader for larger laboratories.
• CombiScreen 12SYS PLUS All-in-One urine test strip with 12 parameters for comprehensive urine analysis on a single strip, part of the CombiScreen urine test strip family.
• CombiScreen Test Strips (CombiScreen mALB/CREA, CombiScreen Auto ACR) Urine test strip product line including CombiScreen mALB/CREA (albumin/creatinine ratio) and CombiScreen Auto ACR for the Urilyzer Auto platform.
• LabStrip U11 Plus GL Urine test strip for clinical chemistry analysis with 11 parameters including glucose, protein, blood, pH, nitrite, leukocytes and others.
• LabStrip U12 mALB/CREA Urine test strip with 12 parameters including albumin and creatinine for calculating ACR (Albumin-Creatinine Ratio) and PCR (Protein-Creatinine Ratio).
• Hemolyzer 3/5 NG 3-part and 5-part differential blood cell analyzers for the hematology product line, providing automated complete blood count analysis.
• Hemolyzer Product Line (Hemolyzer 3 and Hemolyzer 5) Hematology product line including Hemolyzer 3 and Hemolyzer 5 analyzers and reagents for complete blood count testing.
• Explosives Detection Test Kits Test kits for explosives detection, added to the Analyticon product portfolio in 2024 for security applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• LabUMat 2 achieves throughput of up to 240 tests/hour with batch capacity of 100 samples
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• 77 Elektronika Group (Zettwitz family ownership)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021In 2021, after 20 years of close cooperation, the Zettwitz family of the 77 Elektronika Group (based in Budapest, Hungary) acquired Analyticon as a subsidiary under a legal form change to GmbH. 77 Elektronika has been a strategic partner since 2001 for diagnostic systems and solutions in urine diagnostics.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Dirui Industrial: Chinese IVD manufacturer specializing in urine analyzers (H-series), urine test strips and hematology analyzers. Direct overlap with Analyticon's CombiScreen strips, Urilyzer analyzers and Hemolyzer line, particularly in emerging markets.
• HORIBA Medical: Mid-size IVD manufacturer offering the Yumizen hematology line and clinical chemistry analyzers. Comparable mid-tier size and similar product philosophy to Analyticon in hematology and broader IVD.
• Boule Diagnostics: Swedish IVD company focused on hematology reagents and instruments (Swelab, Medonic) for small and mid-sized labs. Direct head-to-head competitor in the 3-part/5-part hematology analyzer market where Analyticon's Hemolyzer competes.
• Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics: Chinese IVD manufacturer offering BC-series hematology analyzers and urine analyzers. Competes head-to-head with Analyticon in mid-tier labs and physician practices globally on price-performance in both urine and hematology segments.
• ERBA Mannheim: European mid-market IVD company with broad chemistry, hematology and urinalysis product lines including the EC semiautomated urine analyzer and hematology analyzers. Closely comparable in size, business model and geographic positioning to Analyticon.
• Sysmex Corporation: Global leader in hematology analyzers (XN series) and a major IVD player. Directly comparable to Analyticon's Hemolyzer line; competes in the same clinical labs and hospitals with overlapping urine and hematology menu.

Broad incumbents

• Roche Diagnostics: World's largest IVD franchise with cobas analyzers including a urine workcell. Competes in urine and clinical chemistry at large reference labs and hospitals; broader portfolio beyond Analyticon's narrower urine+hematology scope.
• Siemens Healthineers (Healthineers): Global IVD and imaging leader offering the Atellica platform and Clinitek urine analyzers. Overlaps with Analyticon in urinalysis at large hospital labs while serving a much wider diagnostic portfolio (immunoassay, chemistry, molecular).
• Beckman Coulter Diagnostics: Major IVD player (DxH/DxI analyzers) with strong hematology and clinical chemistry presence. Indirect competitor via hospital reference labs and central labs that increasingly demand integrated workcells beyond standalone urine/sediment.

Others

• 77 Elektronika Kft. Parent company of Analyticon since 2021 and a long-standing Hungarian IVD manufacturer with overlapping urinalysis product lines (DocUReader). Included as an ecosystem/strategic ownership peer rather than an active competitor, since cooperation rather than direct sales-market conflict has historically defined the relationship.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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