Imadek

Changsha Imadek Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. operates as one of China’s specialized providers of laboratory automation solutions for the in-vitro diagnostics (IVD) sector. The company develops automated pipetting platforms, sample processing systems, and laboratory workflow solutions primarily serving blood banks, hospitals, and disease control centers across China.

Company Overview

Founded in 2016 in Changsha Economic and Technological Development Zone, Imadek has established itself as a domestic supplier of automated liquid handling and laboratory workflow systems. The company maintains its headquarters and primary manufacturing facility (10,300 sqm) in Changsha, Hunan Province, with a 600 sqm R&D center in Shenzhen supporting product development activities.

Imadek holds National High-tech Enterprise status and Hunan Province Specialized and Sophisticated “Little Giant” Enterprise designation. The company has accumulated over 140 intellectual property rights, including 45 invention patents, reflecting its focus on proprietary technology development in laboratory automation.

Core Products

Automated Pipetting Platforms

Imadek’s automated liquid handling systems provide precision pipetting capabilities for molecular diagnostics, blood screening, immunoassay, and mass spectrometry sample preparation. These platforms integrate with various analytical instruments to create semi-automated or fully automated laboratory workflows.

Sample Processing Systems

The company offers automated sample aliquoting and processing equipment designed for clinical laboratories. These systems handle specimen sorting, cap removal, liquid transfer, and tube labeling operations that traditionally require manual processing steps.

Laboratory Automation Lines

Imadek develops integrated automation lines connecting pre-analytical processing with analytical instrumentation. These solutions address workflow bottlenecks in high-throughput testing environments, particularly in blood screening facilities and centralized clinical laboratories.

Technology & Innovation

Imadek maintains a CDMO (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization) business model alongside its branded product lines. The company’s technical capabilities span:

• High-precision liquid handling mechanisms
• Modular hardware architecture allowing flexible system configuration
• Proprietary control software with laboratory information system integration
• Multi-module platforms supporting various sample tube formats and processing requirements

The company has obtained ISO 9001 and ISO 13485:2016 quality management system certifications. Select products have received CE marking and FDA registration for international markets.

Market Presence

Imadek has established strategic partnerships with several major Chinese IVD manufacturers, including Kehua Bio-Engineering, MGI Tech (a BGI Group company), and Zhongke Runda. These collaborations involve OEM production and co-development of automation solutions integrated with partner companies’ diagnostic platforms.

The company supplies equipment to blood banks, hospital clinical laboratories, and CDC (Centers for Disease Control) facilities throughout China. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Imadek deployed nucleic acid testing automation systems to support expanded testing capacity.

Key Milestones

• 2016: Company established in Changsha
• 2020: Donated automation equipment worth approximately RMB 500,000 to Hunan blood banks and disease control centers
• 2021: Donated sample processing systems to Changsha County Maternal and Child Health Hospital
• 2022: Contributed nucleic acid sampling booths worth RMB 15 million to Changsha municipal government; established scholarship fund at Chongqing Medical University
• 2025: Completed Series A financing round of tens of millions RMB

Frequently Asked Questions

What products does Imadek manufacture?

Imadek produces laboratory automation equipment including automated pipetting platforms, sample aliquoting systems, and integrated laboratory workflow lines. These products serve molecular diagnostics, blood screening, immunoassay, and other IVD applications.

Where is Imadek headquartered?

Imadek is headquartered in Changsha, Hunan Province, China. The company operates a 10,300 sqm manufacturing facility in Changsha Economic and Technological Development Zone and maintains an R&D center in Shenzhen.

Who are Imadek’s main customers?

Imadek primarily serves blood banks, hospital clinical laboratories, and disease control centers in China. The company also provides OEM manufacturing services to major IVD companies including Kehua Bio-Engineering and MGI Tech.