We Are Scientific Device Laboratory

We will either find a way or make one! ™

Scientific Device Laboratory uses a unique combination of proficiency in the fields of manufacturing, microbiology, and the vastly technical field of printing and coating microscope slides to give our customers the ability to tap into our expertise and creatively ‘find a way’ to solve any difficult manufacturing and laboratory problem.

 With almost 1000 different current customers, we are truly committed to leading the industry in Quality, Innovation, and Customer Responsiveness. Scientific Device Laboratory is rapidly expanding its development of OEM products for larger corporations and working with research institutions to bring new materials and products to market. 

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Personalized Experience

Custom design, print, and delivery are available throughout the entire process.

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Lean Supply Chain Management

From raw materials to production to logistics we are there at every step of the way. 

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OEM Ready with DFM Capabilities

We can handle high volume orders while giving OEM’s the personal attention they need. 

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Global Distribution

With distributors in 18 countries worldwide we can communicate in your time zone and language.

WE ARE THE SMART CHOICE

• For over 37 years Scientific Device Laboratory has been providing high-quality products to American, European, and Asian customers worldwide.

• Scientific Device Laboratory is an American owned and operated company with headquarters just outside of Chicago, IL.

• A trusted partner for many colleges and clinical labs as well as various Fortune 500 companies, Scientific Device Laboratory provides custom products at low and high volume production globally.

OUR ADVANTAGE

Our advantage is that we have short forecasts and can take on new projects immediately. From high volume printed microscope slides to fully customized slides at small minimums, we handle it all.

OUR PASSION

Our passion is contributing to the next scientific renaissance, creating platforms that will enhance life on earth. 

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to give our customers the power of choice. Whether it’s small minimums or high volume production, custom-made or research initiatives, Fortune 500 companies or Clinical Labs, we adapt ourselves to meet your needs.

WE ARE DETERMINED TO HIT RESULTS!

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MILLION PEOPLE HELPED SAVED FROM TUBERCULOSIS THIS YEAR
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YEARS SELLING SHRINK SEALS TO HUNDREDS OF HOSPITALS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES
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PLUS LABS ALL OVER THE UNITED STATES ARE USING MIPLATFORMS

TO BE PRECISE YOU CAN FIND US AT:

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LONGITUDE
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LATITUDE

(THAT IS DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS IN CASE YOU WERE WONDERING)

OUR CORE PRODUCTS

Printed Microscope Slides
We give our customers the power of choice offering various slide types, inks, and coatings available in high volume and small minimums.
Shrink Seals
Slip one Shrink Seal over your Petri Dish in less than 5 seconds and it seals itself! Millions of Shrink Seals have been sold for over 30 years!
MiPlatform
Transform your current microscope into a wifi enabled digital microscope with a touchscreen using your own phone.
Modified Auramine O
Easily stain mycobacteria in just two minutes! John Hopkins & Loyola Medical Center in two separate studies confirmed it to be faster than alternative stains.

WE LIVE FOR CHALLENGES!

Exploration and ‘out-of-the-box’ thinking are found in every corner of SDL, it is common for our clients say:

“I didn’t know I could do that!”

INNOVATIVE TECHNIQUES

  • Patterned Syperhydrophobic Slides
  • Electrode Integration
  • Deep Wells
  • Microcontact Printing
  • Etched Slides
  • Unique Specifications & Substrates
  • MiPlatform (Smartphone / Microscope Adapter)

PRINTING

  • Innovative Printing
  • Custom Design
  • Printed Arrays
  • Precision Ink Thickness
  • Printed Microfluidics
  • Unique Specifications & Substrates

MICROFLUIDICS

  • PDMS
  • Droplet Generators
  • Microscale Reactor
  • Cell Research
  • Microfluidics
  • Printed Microfluidics
  • Unique Specifications & Substrates

COATING

  • Slide Coatings
  • Adhesive Coatings
  • Cell & Protein Repellents
  • Hydrophobic Coatings
  • Patterned Superhydrophobic Slides
  • Unique Specifications & Substrates
  • Coverslip Printing

COATING

  • Slide Coatings
  • Adhesive Coatings
  • Cell & Protein Repellents
  • Hydrophobic Coatings
  • Patterned Superhydrophobic Slides
  • Unique Specifications & Substrates
  • Coverslip Printing

MICROFLUIDICS

  • PDMS
  • Droplet Generators
  • Microscale Reactor
  • Cell Research
  • Microfluidics
  • Printed Microfluidics
  • Unique Specifications & Substrates

INNOVATIVE TECHNIQUES

  • Patterned Syperhydrophobic Slides
  • Electrode Integration
  • Deep Wells
  • Microcontact Printing
  • Etched Slides
  • Unique Specifications & Substrates
  • MiPlatform (Smartphone / Microscope Adapter)

PRINTING

  • Innovative Printing
  • Custom Design
  • Printed Arrays
  • Precision Ink Thickness
  • Printed Microfluidics
  • Unique Specifications & Substrates

MICROFLUIDICS

  • PDMS
  • Droplet Generators
  • Microscale Reactor
  • Cell Research
  • Microfluidics
  • Printed Microfluidics
  • Unique Specifications & Substrates

COATING

  • Slide Coatings
  • Adhesive Coatings
  • Cell & Protein Repellents
  • Hydrophobic Coatings
  • Patterned Superhydrophobic Slides
  • Unique Specifications & Substrates
  • Coverslip Printing

INNOVATIVE TECHNIQUES

  • Patterned Syperhydrophobic Slides
  • Electrode Integration
  • Deep Wells
  • Microcontact Printing
  • Etched Slides
  • Unique Specifications & Substrates
  • MiPlatform (Smartphone / Microscope Adapter)

PRINTING

  • Innovative Printing
  • Custom Design
  • Printed Arrays
  • Precision Ink Thickness
  • Printed Microfluidics
  • Unique Specifications & Substrates

COATING

  • Slide Coatings
  • Adhesive Coatings
  • Cell & Protein Repellents
  • Hydrophobic Coatings
  • Patterned Superhydrophobic Slides
  • Unique Specifications & Substrates
  • Coverslip Printing

MICROFLUIDICS

  • PDMS
  • Droplet Generators
  • Microscale Reactor
  • Cell Research
  • Microfluidics
  • Printed Microfluidics
  • Unique Specifications & Substrates

INNOVATIVE TECHNIQUES

  • Patterned Syperhydrophobic Slides
  • Electrode Integration
  • Deep Wells
  • Microcontact Printing
  • Etched Slides
  • Unique Specifications & Substrates
  • MiPlatform (Smartphone / Microscope Adapter)

PRINTING

  • Innovative Printing
  • Custom Design
  • Printed Arrays
  • Precision Ink Thickness
  • Printed Microfluidics
  • Unique Specifications & Substrates

Have questions that need answers?
Would you like to place an order or request free samples?

Address

411 Jarvis Ave
Des Plaines, Illinois
60018, United States

PHONES

Phone: +1 (847) 803-9495

WORKING HOURS

Mon – Thurs: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sat – Sun: Closed