Scitech
Scitech Pty Ltd is an Australian privately-held distributor and systems integrator of specialized scientific instrumentation, representing 60+ international manufacturers across Australia and New Zealand for biomedical, physical science, and industrial research customers.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1989
- HeadquartersPreston, Australia
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Scitech does
Scitech Pty Ltd is an Australian privately held scientific equipment distributor and systems integrator, founded in 1989 by Con Sapounas and headquartered in Preston, Melbourne with a secondary office in Sydney. The company operates as the authorized Australian and New Zealand distributor for over 60 international manufacturers of specialized scientific instrumentation, serving the biomedical, physical science, and industrial communities. Its customer base spans research institutions, universities, academic laboratories, and industrial buyers in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and related sectors across Australia and New Zealand.
The product portfolio is organized across 15+ categories including microscopy systems (light-sheet, confocal, multiphoton, holotomography, high-content screening), scientific cameras (sCMOS, CCD, EMCCD, InGaAs, SPAD, hyperspectral), electrophysiology systems (HD-MEA, automated patch clamp, micromanipulators), imaging and analysis software (Oxford Instruments Imaris, MBF Bioscience, Scientific Volume Imaging Huygens, Norpix), optogenetics platforms (Mightex OASIS, Polygon pattern illuminators, fiber photometry), behavioral research systems, preclinical imaging (PET/CT, DXA, NIR-II), and spectroscopy equipment. Distributed brands include Yokogawa, MBF Bioscience, Excelitas (PCO, X-Cite), MaxWell Biosystems, Sophion, CoolLED, Mightex, Azure Biosystems, PhenoSys, Greateyes, Ximea, Nanosurf, Scientifica, Bruker, Femtonics, Tomocube, Jenoptik, and Photon etc. Scitech does not develop proprietary technology; its role is integration, configuration, application support, and after-sales service for the instrumentation it distributes.
The business model is hardware resale with quote-based pricing and multi-year contracts, executed primarily through direct sales engagement (phone, email, contact forms) supported by sales engineers who provide technical application support. Marketing is technical and application-focused, centered on the company website and product announcement news, targeting research and industrial customers. The company has remained founder-owned with no disclosed external institutional investment or funding rounds, and a lean 1-10 employee footprint indicates a capital-light specialized distribution operation rather than a venture-backed technology platform.
Scitech firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Scitech
- Legal name
- Scitech Pty Ltd
- Website
- https://www.scitech.com.au
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1989
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Scitech Pty Ltd is an Australian privately-held distributor and systems integrator of specialized scientific instrumentation, representing 60+ international manufacturers across Australia and New Zealand for biomedical, physical science, and industrial research customers.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Scitech industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Scientific Instrumentation Distribution
- NAICS
- Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) (541714), Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (33411)
- SIC
- Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827), Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Science & STEM Lab Equipment & Supplies (Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Makerspaces) (EDAEAIAC)
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Where Scitech is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Preston
- HQ country
- Australia
- HQ region
- Oceania
Offices2 records
Markets served
Scitech business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Scientific Equipment Distribution: Revenue generated through distribution and resale of specialized scientific instrumentation and equipment from international manufacturers to customers in Australia and New Zealand. The company acts as an authorized regional distributor, providing sales, technical support, and systems integration services.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Quote-based pricing for scientific instrumentation |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels3 records
Scitech product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Scitech is a specialized distributor and systems integrator of scientific instrumentation for biomedical, physical science, and industrial communities in Australia and New Zealand. The company acts as the authorized Australian and New Zealand distributor for over 60 international scientific equipment manufacturers, providing sales, technical application support, and systems integration services across microscopy, imaging, spectroscopy, electrophysiology, optogenetics, and preclinical research equipment.
Product overview
Scitech is a distributor and systems integrator of specialized scientific instrumentation for the biomedical, physical science, and industrial communities in Australia and New Zealand. The company represents a portfolio of products from over 60 international manufacturers, organized across product categories including: microscopy systems (light-sheet, confocal, multiphoton, holotomography, high-content screening); scientific cameras (sCMOS, CCD, EMCCD, InGaAs, SPAD, thermal); electrophysiology systems (HD-MEA, automated patch clamp, micromanipulators); imaging and analysis software (Imaris, Huygens, MBF Bioscience suite); optogenetics systems (fiber photometry, pattern illumination, OASIS platforms); behavioral research systems (virtual reality, metabolic measurement, vision assessment); preclinical imaging (PET/CT, DXA, NIR-II fluorescence); physiology monitoring (ventilators, temperature control, blood pressure, metabolic monitors); and spectroscopy/hyperspectral imaging equipment. The distributed brands include Azure Biosystems, Yokogawa, MBF Bioscience, MaxWell Biosystems, Sophion Bioscience, Mightex, PhenoSys, CoolLED, Excelitas (PCO, X-Cite), Greateyes, Ximea, Nanosurf, Scientifica, Lambert Instruments, Norpix, IO Industries, CWE, Photon etc., Inviscan, OsteoSys, Bruker, and many others.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Oxford Instruments Imaris for Tracking Interactive processing, visualization and analysis software for 3D and 4D microscopic images for cell tracking, organelle tracking, and lineage tracing.
- MBF Bioscience Vesselucida 360 Advanced software for automatic reconstruction and quantitative analysis of microvasculature for studying neurodegeneration, TBI, stroke, and angiogenesis.
- Azure Biosystems Sapphire FL+ Biomolecular Imager Large-format biomolecular imager with 46x25cm scanning bed for precision quantitation of molecular assays including phosphor screens and high-throughput imaging workflows.
- SLICE Light-Sheet Microscopy System Award-winning light-sheet microscopy system with compact benchtop footprint. Images whole mouse brains, cleared organs, and organoids at sub-micron resolution. Handles iDISCO, CLARITY, CUBIC clearing techniques.
- Nanosurf NaioAFM Atomic force microscope for nano-education and basic research on small samples with all-in-one design, solid performance, and affordable price.
- MaxTwo HD-MEA System with Perfusion System CMOS-based multiwell HD-MEA electrophysiology platform with integrated perfusion system. Captures high-quality signals at subcellular resolution from long-term culture experiments for functional imaging of cells.
- MaxOne HD-MEA System CMOS-based HD-MEA electrical imaging system for neuroscience, drug discovery, and cell assessment. Captures signals from acute tissue experiments and long-term cultures at subcellular resolution.
- Sophion Qube 384 Automated Patch Clamp System Automated patch clamp system enabling gigaseal ion channel recordings in 384 cells simultaneously for high-throughput screening, characterization, and research in drug discovery.
- Yokogawa CellVoyager CQ3000 Benchtop high-content analysis system acquiring high-resolution 3D microscopic images at high speed while culturing cells. Applications in drug discovery market for drug efficacy evaluation screening.
- Yokogawa CellVoyager CV8000 High-end high-content screening system with cell incubator featuring improved airtight design for long-term observation of cell behaviour.
- Mightex OASIS Implant Groundbreaking platform for simultaneous cellular-resolution optogenetics and calcium imaging in freely-behaving animals for probing complex neuronal networks in deep-brain, cortex, and spinal cord.
- MBF Bioscience NeuroPhotoMetrics FP3002 Next-generation fiber photometry system for bulk signal recording from calcium and neurotransmitter indicators in two colors, multiple animals, and multiple brain regions simultaneously.
- Inviscan IRIS PET/CT Scanner Preclinical PET, CT, or dual modality PET/CT scanner optimized for rodent imaging with highest sensitivity PET and near 1mm spatial resolution.
- OsteoSys iNSiGHT DXA System Fully shielded DXA system for body composition analysis in preclinical small animal models measuring bone mineral density, lean and fat mass.
- PI Imaging SPAD Alpha Camera High-performance single-photon counting camera for high-speed imaging and photon-time gating applications including FLIM and low light scientific research.
- Ximea xiSpec Hyperspectral Cameras Ultra-compact hyperspectral cameras weighing 32g for snapshot mosaic and line-scan imaging across 460-960nm wavelength range with up to 150 spectral bands.
- CoolLED pE-300ultra Illumination System High-performance fluorescence microscopy LED illumination system providing intense broad-spectrum excitation with microsecond switching via TTL inputs and ACT Label certification.
- Bruker Luxendo InVi SPIM Lattice Pro Light Sheet Microscope Light sheet microscope with proprietary Advanced Illumination Module for live cell imaging with highest flexibility for accessing complex structures.
- Femtonics FEMTO3D Atlas Innovation Award winner 3D microscope for 2-Photon Microscopy combining high-tech science and engineering in 3D measurements.
- Tomocube HT-X1 mini Holotomography Platform Compact holotomography platform with flexible configuration delivering uncompromised quality for label-free imaging accessible to every laboratory.
- Serstech ARX MKII Handheld Raman Spectrometer Handheld Raman spectrometer for materials handling and recycling operations with one-button operation, 5-year warranty, and 12-hour battery runtime.
- Norpix StreamPix Digital video recording software for high-speed video recording using single or multiple cameras for motion analysis applications.
- CWE SAR-1000 Ventilator Advanced small animal ventilator with direct setting of Tidal Volume, Rate, I/E Ratio, automatic Sigh function and complete remote control software.
- Scientifica Patchstar Micromanipulator Globally recognized micromanipulator for electrophysiological recordings, patch clamping, sharp electrode recording, microinjection and stretch testing.
- PhenoSys Virtual Reality Systems Virtual reality platforms including JetBall TFT, JetBall Dome, DoubleDisk Treadmill, Moculus, and SpeedBelt for research on animal learning, memory, cognition, and navigation.
Companies that use Scitech
Customer profileSegments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Scitech technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Scitech partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
20 partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- 89 Northcore89 North is an authorized brand distributed by Scitech in Australia and New Zealand. They supply photonic products including fluorescence illumination systems.
- CoolLEDcoreCoolLED is an authorized brand distributed by Scitech. They manufacture high-performance fluorescence microscopy illumination systems.
- Excelitas Technologies (PCO)coreExcelitas Technologies (including PCO brand) is an authorized manufacturer distributed by Scitech. Products include sCMOS cameras, high-speed cameras, and X-Cite illumination systems.
- LumencorcoreLumencor is an authorized brand distributed by Scitech. They manufacture solid-state light sources for fluorescence microscopy.
- MBF BiosciencecoreMBF Bioscience is an authorized brand distributed by Scitech. They develop quantitative imaging software for stereology, neuron reconstruction, and light-sheet microscopy systems including SLICE™.
- MightexcoreMightex is an authorized brand distributed by Scitech. They supply photonic products including optogenetics systems, polygon pattern illuminators, and fiber photometry systems.
- Maxwell BiosystemscoreMaxwell Biosystems is an authorized brand distributed by Scitech. They develop CMOS-based high-density microelectrode array (HD-MEA) systems for electrophysiology.
- XimeacoreXimea is an authorized brand distributed by Scitech. They manufacture ultra-compact hyperspectral cameras, industrial cameras, and scientific cameras.
- ScientificacoreScientifica is an authorized brand distributed by Scitech. They develop micromanipulators and complete rigs for electrophysiology research.
- Photon EtccorePhoton Etc is an authorized brand distributed by Scitech. They manufacture hyperspectral imaging systems, IR cameras, and preclinical imaging solutions.
- Oxford Instruments - ImariscoreOxford Instruments Imaris (formerly Bitplane) is an authorized brand distributed by Scitech. They develop 3D/4D image processing software for life science and bioscience applications.
- YokogawacoreYokogawa is an authorized brand distributed by Scitech. They manufacture high-content analysis systems, confocal imagers, and cellvoyager platforms.
- Azure BiosystemscoreAzure Biosystems is an authorized brand distributed by Scitech. They develop high-performance biomolecular imaging systems including Western blot imagers and Sapphire FL systems.
- GreateyescoreGreateyes is an authorized brand distributed by Scitech. They manufacture scientific CCD cameras for spectroscopy and imaging applications.
- NanosurfcoreNanosurf is an authorized brand distributed by Scitech. They develop atomic force microscopes (AFM) for nanotechnology and surface metrology applications.
- TomocubecoreTomocube is an authorized brand distributed by Scitech. They manufacture holotomography systems for label-free 3D imaging.
- FemtonicscoreFemtonics is an authorized brand distributed by Scitech. They manufacture two-photon laser scanners and the FEMTO3D Atlas 3D microscope.
- SerstechcoreSerstech is an authorized brand distributed by Scitech. They develop handheld Raman spectrometers including the ARX MKII for materials identification.
- PhenosyscorePhenosys is an authorized brand distributed by Scitech. They develop automated animal behaviour research systems including virtual reality platforms and metabolic measurement devices.
- JenoptikcoreJenoptik is an authorized brand distributed by Scitech. They manufacture GRYPHAX microscope cameras for fluorescence and low-light applications.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Scitech competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Bruker Australia: ANZ subsidiary of Bruker, a global scientific instrumentation manufacturer whose microscopy and preclinical imaging products Scitech distributes. A key principal of Scitech whose direct subsidiary presence represents channel-disintermediation risk.
- Carl Zeiss Australia/NZ: ANZ subsidiary of Carl Zeiss, a global scientific instrumentation and microscopy manufacturer. Competes directly with several Scitech-distributed brands (e.g., Zeiss microscopy products) and represents the manufacturer-direct alternative to using Scitech as a channel.
- Olympus Life Science Australia: ANZ presence of Olympus (now Evident), a global manufacturer of microscopy and life-science imaging systems. Competes in the same end-customer category as several Scitech-distributed brands and could choose to bypass distributors.
- Thermo Fisher Scientific Australia: ANZ subsidiary of Thermo Fisher Scientific, the global scientific instrumentation, lab equipment, and life-sciences giant. Competes with several Scitech-distributed brands and represents the largest vertically integrated scientific-equipment incumbent in the region.
- Leica Microsystems Australia: ANZ operations of Leica Microsystems (Danaher), a global manufacturer of microscopy and histopathology imaging systems. Competes in the same microscopy product categories Scitech distributes and has its own ANZ sales and service footprint.
Direct peers
- Bio-Strategy Australia: ANZ distributor of life-science research equipment, lab consumables, and biomedical instrumentation. Comparable regional distributor model focused on biomedical research customers overlapping with Scitech's core segment.
- AP Technologies Pty Ltd: ANZ distributor of photonics, spectroscopy, imaging, and laser-based scientific instrumentation. Directly comparable business model to Scitech, distributing international brands into the Australian/NZ research market.
- Coherent Scientific: Direct ANZ competitor distributing lasers, photonics, and scientific imaging instrumentation to research and industrial customers. Closest direct peer to Scitech given overlapping product categories and ANZ-only distribution focus.
- ATA Scientific Pty Ltd: Australian scientific instrument distributor supplying spectroscopy, microscopy, and analytical tools to research institutions. Comparable distribution-only model serving the same ANZ research customer base as Scitech.
Regional players
- Sciencetech Inc. Canadian manufacturer and supplier of light sources, spectrometers, and laser-based scientific instruments. Operates in the same product category as Scitech's distributed brands but in a different geography and with more vertical manufacturing integration.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Scitech leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Scitech funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Scitech M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Scitech
What does Scitech do?
Scitech is a specialized distributor and systems integrator of scientific instrumentation for biomedical, physical science, and industrial communities in Australia and New Zealand. The company acts as the authorized Australian and New Zealand distributor for over 60 international scientific equipment manufacturers, providing sales, technical application support, and systems integration services across microscopy, imaging, spectroscopy, electrophysiology, optogenetics, and preclinical research equipment.
Is Scitech a public or private company?
Scitech is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Scitech founded?
Scitech was founded in 1989. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Scitech based?
Scitech is headquartered in Preston, Australia, in the Oceania region.
How does Scitech make money?
One revenue line is on record: scientific Equipment Distribution.
Who are Scitech's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Bruker Australia, Carl Zeiss Australia/NZ, Olympus Life Science Australia, Thermo Fisher Scientific Australia and Leica Microsystems Australia. Direct peers are Bio-Strategy Australia, AP Technologies Pty Ltd, Coherent Scientific and ATA Scientific Pty Ltd. Sciencetech Inc. is listed as a regional player.
Does Scitech have an API?
No public API is recorded for Scitech.
What industry is Scitech in?
Scitech's product category is Scientific Instrumentation Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EDAEAIAC, Science & STEM Lab Equipment & Supplies (Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Makerspaces). Its NAICS code is 541714 and its SIC code is 3826.