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| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Laboratory instrumentation |
| Founded | 1957 |
| Founder | Warren Gilson |
Key people | Nicolas Paris (CEO).[1] |
| Products | Pipettes, laboratory automation systems, sample preparation systems, chromatography instruments, laboratory consumables |
| Website | www |
Gilson, Inc. is an American laboratory instrumentation company that develops and manufactures liquid handling, laboratory automation, sample preparation, purification, and analytical laboratory products[2]. Founded in 1957 by physiologist and inventor Warren Gilson, the company is headquartered in Middleton, Wisconsin, United States[3]
The company is best known for its PIPETMAN adjustable-volume micropipettes, which became widely used in life science, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, clinical, and analytical laboratories.
History
[edit]Gilson was founded in 1957 by Warren Gilson as Gilson Medical Electronics. The company initially focused on scientific instrumentation used in physiology and medical research, including electroencephalography (EEG) and oxygen measurement systems.
During the 1970s, the company introduced the PIPETMAN adjustable-volume micropipette,[4] a laboratory instrument designed to improve the accuracy and convenience of liquid handling. The product became one of the company's most recognized technologies and contributed to broader adoption of adjustable-volume pipetting[5] in laboratory workflows. During the same period, Gilson expanded internationally with the establishment of operations in France.
In the 1980s, Gilson expanded into laboratory automation through the development of liquid handling systems and robotic sample preparation technologies[6]. Products introduced during this period included automated liquid handlers and early XYZ robotic platforms designed for higher-throughput laboratory workflows.
Throughout the 1990s and 2000s, the company broadened its portfolio to include chromatography components, sample preparation systems, solid phase extraction technologies[7], software platforms, and integrated laboratory workflow solutions.
In the 2010s and 2020s, Gilson expanded its automation and digital laboratory offerings with products including the PIPETMAX automated workstation platform[8], TRACKMAN Connected[9] software, PipettePilot software, MyPIPETMAN Select electronic pipettes, and PIPETMAN M96 electronic multichannel pipettes.
Products
[edit]Gilson's product portfolio[10][11] includes laboratory instruments, consumables, and services in several categories:
Liquid handling
[edit]- Adjustable-volume micropipettes
- Electronic pipettes
- Multichannel pipettes
- Pipette tips and consumables
Laboratory automation
[edit]- Automated liquid handling systems
- Sample preparation workstations[12]
- Automated purification platforms
Analytical and sample preparation systems
[edit]- Solid phase extraction systems
- Chromatography instrumentation[13]
- Fraction collectors
- Purification systems
Software
[edit]- Laboratory workflow software
- Automation control software
- Sample tracking systems
Services
[edit]- Pipette calibration
- Instrument maintenance
- Technical support
- Laboratory automation services
Operations
[edit]Gilson serves customers in academic research, pharmaceutical development, biotechnology, clinical diagnostics, environmental testing, food safety, and industrial laboratories. The company operates through a network of subsidiaries[14], distributors[15], and service centers worldwide. According to company information, Gilson employs more than 600 people globally and holds over 750 patents.
Corporate philosophy
[edit]Gilson states that its mission is to support scientific research through technologies that improve laboratory accuracy, reproducibility, and efficiency. The company describes its vision as enabling verifiable science and helping researchers improve experimental outcomes.
Sustainability
[edit]Gilson has reported sustainability initiatives related to environmental compliance, responsible sourcing, social responsibility, and business ethics. Company manufacturing facilities have participated in assessments conducted by EcoVadis, a provider of corporate sustainability ratings.
References
[edit]- ↑ BioForward. (n.d.). Meet the team: Nicolas Paris, CEO, Gilson. https://www.bioforward.org/meet-the-team/nicolas-paris
- ↑ BioForward. (n.d.). Gilson Inc. https://www.bioforward.org/companies/gilson-inc-c780a
- ↑ Gilson. (n.d.). Our locations. https://www.gilson.com/default/about/our-locations.html
- ↑ University of Wisconsin–Madison Biotechnology Center. (n.d.). The micropipette story. https://outreach.biotech.wisc.edu/the-micropipette-story
- ↑ Lab News. (n.d.). Standing the test of time. https://labnews.co.uk/standing_the_test_of_time
- ↑ Science. (1985). Book review. https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.227.4694.1566.b
- ↑ Nature Communications. (2026). Article. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-026-71453-5
- ↑ Gilson. (2026, September 17). Gilson launches application-configured PIPETMAX systems for qPCR, NGS, and bioassays (Press release). PR Newswire. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/gilson-launches-application-configured-pipetmax-systems-for-qpcr-ngs-and-bioassays-302693479.html
- ↑ Nature. (2018). Technology feature. https://www.nature.com/articles/d42473-018-00078-0
- ↑ https://www.fishersci.com/us/en/brands/I9C8LX36/gilson-inc.html
- ↑ https://www.selectscience.net/company/gilson-inc
- ↑ Nature. (2019). Technology feature. https://www.nature.com/articles/d42473-019-00114-7
- ↑ Chromatography Online. (n.d.). Gilson Inc. https://www.chromatographyonline.com/view/gilson-inc-0
- ↑ Bio-IT World. (2016, June 29). sciNote announces partnership with Gilson to create a digital lab of the future. https://www.bio-itworld.com/pressreleases/2016/06/29/scinote-announces-partnership-with-gilson-to-create-a-digital-lab-of-the-future
- ↑ Labviva. (2021, December 15). Labviva announces Gilson as a strategic supply partner. Business Wire. https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211215005004/en/Labviva-Announces-Gilson-as-a-Strategic-Supply-Partner
External links
[edit]Category:Laboratory equipment companies Category:Biotechnology companies of the United States Category:Companies based in Wisconsin Category:Companies established in 1957 Category:American companies established in 1957 Category:Scientific instrument makers
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