Our Evolution
Platypus Technologies, LLC develops innovative products for the analytical and life sciences based upon the application of nanotechnology. Utilizing recent advances in nanoscale and material science, the company provides advanced tools for use in proteomics, cell-based studies, and environmental monitoring. The Company is developing a range of products that derive from a proprietary platform technology utilizing liquid crystals for the rapid detection of molecular interactions.
Our Mission Statement
Through the innovative application of liquid crystals and nanotechnology, Platypus Technologies will develop and manufacture diagnostic and life science products that provide outstanding value to our partners and customers.
Our History
Platypus Technologies was founded in April 2000 and began operation in July of 2001 with 5 employees in the University Research Park in Madison, Wisconsin. Through the commercialization of its outstanding science technology and the obtainment of federal funding, the company has achieved tremendous growth. The company is located within the New Venture Center in the Fitchburg Technology Campus in Madison.
What is a duck-billed platypus?What are Liquid Crystals?
In general, Liquid Cystals (LC's) are formed by rod-shaped molecules with a strong tendency to align with each other. These materials possess a range of unusual optical properties that are exploited to display information in liquid crystal displays such as in laptop computers.
Liquid Crystals Tutorial (from Case Western Reserve University)
Liquid Crystal Research Groups
Introduction to Molecular Nanotechnology
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