Sample Handling in Minnesota

Solventum is the standalone healthcare business formerly part of 3M Company, headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. The company operates across five major business segments: Medical (including advanced wound care, patient warming, and surgical solutions), Oral Care (dental restoratives and orthodontic products), Health Information & Technology (clinical software and data analytics solutions), Filtration & Engineering (laboratory and manufacturing filtration systems), and Patients & Consumers (over-the-counter health and wellness products). Key product lines include Solventum™ V.A.C.® Therapy (negative pressure wound therapy systems), Filtek™ dental restoratives, and comprehensive health information technology platforms designed to improve clinical decision-making and operational efficiency. The company serves healthcare providers, dental professionals, laboratories, and consumers globally, with a 70-year legacy of innovation spanning material sciences, data analytics, and clinical solutions. Solventum recently completed the acquisition of Acera Surgical, adding advanced wound care technology (Restrata®) to its portfolio. The company maintains robust manufacturing and quality engineering capabilities across multiple facilities in the US, including recent expansions in Minnesota and South Dakota. Products are developed to meet healthcare regulatory standards including FDA approvals for medical devices and consumables.

R&D Systems is a leading provider of high-quality reagents and tools for life science research, established in 1976 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. As a key brand under Bio-Techne, the company specializes in products for basic, translational, and clinical research across cancer, immunology, and neuroscience. R&D Systems offers a comprehensive catalog including recombinant proteins, validated antibodies, ELISA kits, and specialized reagents for stem cell research and cell signaling. The company pioneered commercial release of the first recombinant cytokine, TGF-beta 1, in 1985. Operating a GMP-grade manufacturing facility in Saint Paul, MN, with global subsidiaries in the UK, Germany, France, and China, R&D Systems supports researchers in academic, biotech, and pharmaceutical sectors with over 500,000 products. The company provides application-specific validated antibodies, immunoassay kits, custom reagent development, and advanced analytical instruments for quantitative protein analysis and biomarker detection.

pro3dure medical GmbH is a global supplier specializing in 3D printing materials and consumables for audiology, dental, and medical technology applications. The company offers over 300 validated products across three primary market segments. In dentistry, the portfolio includes 3D-printed resins (audioprint®, printodent®) and milling blanks (THERMEO®, pro3dent® splint) compatible with major CAD/CAM and 3D printing platforms. All dental products are supported by comprehensive device compatibility documentation. The company's proprietary MSI® (Biofilm Reduction) technology is integrated into select resin and polymer offerings to reduce surface biofilm. For audiology, pro3dure supplies 3D printing materials and processing consumables tailored to hearing aid and custom earpiece manufacturing. The medical technology division provides specialized resins and materials for surgical guides, anatomical models, and custom medical device fabrication. With over 10 years of industry expertise, pro3dure operates across 30+ countries and maintains partnerships with leading equipment manufacturers and research institutions (including university medical centers and professional associations). Products are validated for compatibility with established dental milling and 3D printing devices. The company emphasizes customized material solutions, technical support, and digital workflow integration for professional practitioners.

Stratasys Ltd is a global leader in industrial additive manufacturing (3D printing) solutions serving aerospace, automotive, medical, dental, and manufacturing sectors. The company designs and manufactures 3D printers using five proprietary technologies: FDM (fused deposition modeling), PolyJet, P3 (digital light processing), SAF (selective absorption fusion), and stereolithography. Their product portfolio includes desktop and industrial-scale systems ranging from compact office units to large production systems. Stratasys offers a comprehensive materials library of thermoplastics and photopolymers suited for functional prototyping, tooling, and end-use production parts. Key applications include rapid prototyping, custom tooling, on-demand production parts, dental manufacturing (fixtures, appliances, dentures), and patient-specific medical modeling. The company provides manufacturing services through StratasysDirect, one of the world's largest in-house industrial additive printing fleets. Recent innovations include RadioMatrix™, a radiopaque 3D printing material for medical imaging applications. Stratasys operates globally with multilingual support, technical training via Stratasys Academy, and comprehensive customer support infrastructure. The company holds ISO certifications and maintains compliance with REACH and other regulatory frameworks. Founded in Israel, Stratasys is headquartered in Minnetonka, Minnesota, and serves enterprise customers across healthcare, automotive, aerospace, and industrial manufacturing.