Jim Little

Microfluidics International Corp. manufactures materials processing equipment used to manufacture processed foods, cosmetics, inks, vaccines and drugs and photographic films. The company also subsidizes research and development activities focused on its microfluidizer processor technology. Microfluidizer processors are used regularly to create materials on the micro- and nano-scale to achieve unique product characteristics and qualities. It was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Newton, MA.

Horizon Technology, Inc. provides internet access services. It offers dial-up and DSL internet access under the bright.net & ViewNet brands. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Chillicothe, OH.

Cetek Corp. discovers and develops pharmaceuticals & drugs. It offers contract drug discovery and collaboration services. The company discovers novel therapeutics by using chemistry, biology, and engineering. Cetek was founded by Dallas E. Hughes in 1996 and is headquartered in Marlborough, MA.

Caliper Life Sciences, Inc. develops, manufactures, and sells labchip systems. It offers microfluids, lab automation, liquid handling, optical imaging technologies, and discovery and development outsourcing solutions. The company was founded by Michael R. Knapp on July 26, 1995 and is headquartered in Hopkinton, MA.

Aushon BioSystems, Inc. provides protein biomarker measurement and analysis products and services. The firm’s products and services include Ciraplex Assay, Cirascan Imaging and Cirasoft Analysis, Cira services and 2470 Arrayer. The company was founded by Peter D. Honkanen and John Austin in 2003 and is headquartered in Billerica, MA.