Company description

INFORS HT is a Switzerland-based biotechnology solutions provider headquartered in Basel/Bottmingen, with over 60 years of experience in developing laboratory equipment and bioprocess technologies. Founded in 1965, the company has established itself as a global leader in bioprocessing systems, serving research institutions, pharmaceutical companies and industrial biotechnology organisations worldwide.

The company focuses on designing and manufacturing equipment that supports the entire bioprocess workflow—from early screening and process development to production. Its core offerings include incubator shakers, bioreactors and integrated software platforms that enable efficient cultivation of microbial and cell cultures.

INFORS HT operates as a family-owned business, emphasising long-term stability, customer collaboration and continuous innovation. Its approach centres on working closely with customers during product development to ensure solutions are practical, scalable and aligned with real-world laboratory and production needs.

With a global presence across more than 85 countries and a network of subsidiaries, partners and distributors, the company supports a wide range of applications including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, food and beverage, and environmental research.

Key products and services

Bioreactors

• Bench-top and pilot-scale bioreactors for microbial and cell culture
• Systems for process development and scale-up
• Advanced monitoring and control for reproducible results

Incubator shakers

• Laboratory shaker systems for cultivation and fermentation
• High-performance, contamination-controlled incubation environments
• Solutions for parallel bioprocess workflows

Bioprocess software (eve® platform)

• Web-based control and monitoring platform
• Integration of devices, workflows and bioprocess data
• Data analytics and automation for bioprocess optimisation

Bioprocess workflow solutions

• End-to-end support from screening to production
• Systems for microbial, mammalian, plant and insect cell cultures
• Solutions for biofuels, fermentation and biopharma applications

Service and support

• Equipment maintenance and upgrade programmes
• Installation, training and technical support
• Long-term service partnerships to ensure operational reliability

By combining decades of engineering expertise with a strong focus on customer collaboration and innovation, INFORS HT delivers advanced bioprocessing solutions that support scientific research and industrial biotechnology. Its integrated hardware and software platforms, global reach and reputation for quality position the company as a trusted partner for organisations working in biopharma, life sciences and bioprocess development.