Microbiology & Pathology in Minnesota

MeKo Manufacturing e.K. is a contract manufacturer of precision medical components and implants for the interventional and surgical device industry. Founded in 1995, the company pioneered stent manufacturing and is now among the largest contract manufacturers of medical components globally. MeKo specializes in laser cutting, laser welding, and advanced processing of materials including stainless steel (316L, 316LVM), cobalt alloys (L605, Phynox, MP35N), nitinol (NiTi), magnesium alloys (Resoloy®), nickel-free alloys (Vasculoy®), and polymers (PolyMediX®, PLLA, PGA). The company manufactures implants for cardiology, neurology, radiology, ophthalmology, and urology applications, with product lines including metal stents, NiTi stents, hypotubes, retrieval baskets, bone nails, heart valve frames, orthopedic devices, surgical instruments, microcomponents, and drug-delivery balloon catheters. Manufacturing capabilities include CAD/CAM design, precise laser cutting (tolerances below ±5 μm), laser welding, mechanical processing, heat treatment, shape setting, electropolishing, 3D metal printing, polymer coating, marker crimping, and rapid prototyping. The company operates ISO-certified quality management with 100% visual inspection using over 100 specialized high-end microscopes and maintains ISO 8 cleanrooms (Class 100,000). MeKo offers finite element analysis (FEA) simulation services, prototype-to-series production capabilities, and operates 24/7 manufacturing. The company maintains facilities in Germany (Sarstedt, near Hannover), the USA (Bloomington, Minnesota), California, and Costa Rica.

Microbiologics is a leading provider of biological reference materials, quality controls, and contract research organization (CRO) services for microbiology, molecular diagnostics, and virology. Founded over 50 years ago and headquartered in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, the company serves healthcare and life science laboratories, diagnostic manufacturers, and biopharmaceutical companies globally. In microbiology, Microbiologics offers the industry's largest collection of reference strains in ready-to-use formats including KWIK-STIK™, EZ-Accu Shot™, Epower™, and LYFO DISK™ products for quality control of growth promotion testing, enumeration methods, and antimicrobial effectiveness testing. The company provides custom microbiology services including environmental isolate controls, antimicrobial assays, microbiome testing, and proficiency testing solutions. In molecular diagnostics, Microbiologics manufactures external third-party IVD quality controls and reference standards under the Helix Elite™ brand for infectious disease diagnostics (respiratory, STI/women's health, gastrointestinal, healthcare-associated infections) and oncology (gDNA, cfDNA/ctDNA, FFPE). Virology capabilities include BSL-2 and BSL-3 contract research laboratories offering custom and off-the-shelf viral stocks, recombinant virus production, adventitious virus panels, viral assay development, and antiviral drug and vaccine testing services. The company maintains ISO 17025 accredited facilities and provides certified reference materials (CRM) for regulated laboratory environments. Microbiologics serves IVD manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, clinical diagnostic laboratories, and research institutions across North America, Europe, and globally.

Viralab Inc. is the exclusive U.S. distributor for Viramed Biotech AG (Munich, Germany), a leading manufacturer of immunoblot reagents and diagnostic products for clinical and research laboratories. Founded in 2003, Viralab specializes in high-quality laboratory reagents for infectious disease serology testing, with particular expertise in Lyme disease (Borrelia burgdorferi) confirmation and screening. Product portfolio includes ViraChip and ViraStripe immunoblot systems for Borrelia (Lyme), SARS-CoV-2, Bordetella pertussis, and Helicobacter pylori detection across multiple antibody classes (IgG, IgM, IgA). The Borrelia All-In-One ViraChip was FDA-cleared in August 2022, providing both screening and confirmation in a single 2.5-hour assay. Viralab operates a 24-hour ordering system with next-day delivery capability and telephone support Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Central Time. The company maintains strong relationships with major clinical laboratory associations including AACC and AMLI, and regularly exhibits at Clinical Virology Symposium and related professional conferences.