Manufacturer of laboratory and biopharma equipment as well as IVF medical devices with global distribution and equipment services.
Esco Micro Pte. Ltd. (Esco Lifesciences)
Singapore · 19 Changi South Street 1, 486779New on Amplifa
About Esco Lifesciences
Esco Lifesciences (Esco Micro Pte. Ltd.) is a life-science company headquartered in Singapore that manufactures laboratory equipment, biopharma equipment and IVF medical devices. The product portfolio includes biosafety cabinets, laminar-flow and PCR cabinets, fume hoods (ducted and ductless), CO2 incubators (CelCulture Touch), incubator shakers (OrbiCult), refrigerators and ultra-low temperature freezers down to -86°C, lab ovens and incubators (Isotherm), centrifuges, orbital shakers, PCR thermal cyclers, Tide Motion bioreactors (CelCradle), liquid nitrogen cryogenic storage containers, animal research workstations (VIVA), cleanroom equipment as well as ART/IVF devices such as the MIRI multi-room incubator. In addition to manufacturing, Esco offers Equipment Services ranging from installation and commissioning to annual certification, maintenance, decontamination, IQ/OQ qualification and training, also for third-party brands. Through its subsidiary Esco Aster, CRDMO services are provided with process development and contract manufacturing (up-/downstream, formulation, fill-finish). With sales in over 100 countries, 42 locations in 21 countries and manufacturing facilities in Asia and Europe, the company serves industries such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, clinical diagnostics, IVF, food, chemicals, electronics and animal science.
- Site
- 9 Singapore
- Processes
- Manufacturing of laboratory and biopharma equipment as well as IVF medical devices, Equipment Services: installation to decommissioning, certification, maintenance, decontamination,, Certification of biological safety cabinets (downflow, inflow, filter integrity, light,, Decontamination of biosafety cabinets with formaldehyde or hydrogen peroxide, Fume hood certification according to ASHRAE 110-2016 (face velocity, airflow visualization, SF6, Certification of laminar flow cabinets (downflow, filter integrity, particle counting, light,, Certification of PCR cabinets and animal research workstations, Temperature validation and calibration of laboratory refrigerators and freezers
- Materials
- HEPA/ULPA filter technology, Deep-freeze technology (down to -86°C), Liquid nitrogen cryogenic storage, Vacuum valve chain, Coulter technology, Tide Motion bioreactor technology
- Certificates
- NSF49 / EN12469 (Biosafety Cabinets), ASHRAE 110-2016 / EN 14175 (Fume Hoods), IQ/OQ Qualification
- Founded
- 1978
- Industries
- Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology/Biopharma, Clinical Diagnostics, IVF/Reproductive Medicine, Food and Beverages, Cosmetics
- 01
Product development and R&D (USA, Europe, Asia)
- 02
Manufacturing of laboratory, biopharma equipment and IVF medical devices
- 03
Quality inspection according to international standards
- 04
Distribution via 42 locations in 21 countries
- 05
Equipment Services: installation, certification, IQ/OQ, maintenance,
- 06
Training, seminars and CRDMO services (Esco Aster)
Products and Processes
HEPA/ULPA filter technology
Core component of biosafety, laminar-flow and PCR cabinets for particle and germ control.
Deep-freeze technology (down to -86°C)
Used in Lexicon II series ultra-low temperature freezers for sample preservation.
Liquid nitrogen cryogenic storage
Round Canister Series for cryogenic long-term storage of biological samples.
Vacuum valve chain
Warranty of the Liquid Nitrogen Biological Containers includes five years on the vacuum.
Coulter technology
Basis of the Automated Cell Analyzer (ACC) for automated cell counting.
Tide Motion bioreactor technology
CelCradle/CelCradle+ for cell culture, including in BSL 3/4 environments for vaccine development.
Locations
Singapore
SGHeadquarters and sales
- Product portfolio institutionalized in manufacturing facilities in Asia and Europe (R&D worldwide in the USA, Europe and Asia)
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing of laboratory and biopharma equipment as well as IVF medical devicesEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Equipment Services: installation to decommissioning, certification, maintenance, decontamination,Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Certification of biological safety cabinets (downflow, inflow, filter integrity, light,Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Decontamination of biosafety cabinets with formaldehyde or hydrogen peroxideSurface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Fume hood certification according to ASHRAE 110-2016 (face velocity, airflow visualization, SF6Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Certification of laminar flow cabinets (downflow, filter integrity, particle counting, light,Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Certification of PCR cabinets and animal research workstationsTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Temperature validation and calibration of laboratory refrigerators and freezersTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Maintenance of ultra-low temperature freezers (temperature mapping, calibration, defrosting)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Calibration and maintenance of CO2 incubators (temperature, CO2, O2, humidity sensors)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Maintenance and calibration of lab ovens and incubators (ovens up to 300°C, incubators 20-100°C)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Maintenance and calibration of centrifuges (speed/temperature calibration, autoclaving at 121°C,Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Maintenance and calibration of shakers (speed and temperature calibration)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| CRDMO services: process development and contract manufacturing (up-/downstream, formulation andEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
20 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO2/Temperature Incubator | Esco CelCulture® Touch | – | – | – | – |
| Incubator Shaker | Esco OrbiCult™ | – | – | – | – |
| Tide Motion Bioreactor | Esco VacciXcell CelCradle® / CelCradle®+ | – | – | – | Biosafety Level 3/4 |
| Liquid Nitrogen Cryogenic Storage Container | Esco Round Canister Series | – | – | – | – |
| Biosafety Cabinet | Esco Streamline® among others | – | – | – | – |
| Laminar Flow Cabinet | Esco | – | – | – | – |
| Animal Research Workstation (Containment Workstation) | Esco VIVA® Universal / Dual Access / Bedding Disposal | – | – | – | – |
| Ductless Fume Hood | Esco | – | – | – | – |
| Ducted Fume Hood | Esco Frontier Duo B Series | – | – | – | – |
| PCR Cabinet | Esco | – | – | – | – |
| Laboratory Refrigerator/Freezer | Esco HP Series / HR1 / LR | – | – | – | – |
| Ultra-low Temperature Freezer (down to -86°C range) | Esco Lexicon® II ULT Series A/B/D | – | – | – | – |
| Thermostatic Products (lab ovens 28-906 liters, up to 300°C; incubators up to 100°C) | Esco Isotherm® | – | – | – | – |
| Laboratory Centrifuge (typically up to 15,000 rpm / 21,380 x g) | Esco | – | – | – | – |
| Orbital Shaker | Esco | – | – | – | – |
| PCR Thermal Cycler | Esco MiniPro, Aeris, Swift Progene, Swift Extract, Swift Provocell | – | – | – | – |
| Microplate Shaker / Filtered Storage Cabinet / Disinfection and Air Purification Technology / | Esco Pharma | – | – | – | – |
| ART/IVF Equipment (Multiroom Incubator MIRI®, Time-Lapse Incubator, Multi-Zone ART Workstation, | Esco Medical | – | – | – | – |
| Automated Cell Analyzer (Coulter technology) | Esco ACC | – | – | – | – |
| Pipettes (electronic and mechanical) | Esco | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality
Product testing is carried out according to international standards such as NSF49, EN12469, AS 2242.2, JIS K3800, ASHRAE 110-2016 and EN 14175 (face velocity, filter integrity, particle counting, SF6 tracer gas test). Internal cross-functional teams from production, R&D and quality assurance continuously review areas for improvement; IQ/OQ qualification is offered.
| Evidence | Singapore |
|---|---|
| NSF49 / EN12469 (Biosafety Cabinets) | |
| ASHRAE 110-2016 / EN 14175 (Fume Hoods) | |
| IQ/OQ Qualification |
History
- 1978
Founded; operating according to the highest quality standards according to the company profile.
- 2018
Influential Brands Top Employer Brands award.
- 2025
ESGBusiness Awards: Circular Economy Award and Workplace Wellness Programme.