Manufacturer/developer of scientific instruments based on digital imaging technology. Synoptics Ltd has four divisions:- Syngene - is one of the world leading providers of gel documentation and analysis systems used by molecular biologists in genomic and proteomic studies. Synbiosis - provides systems for colony counting and zone measuring applications. Market focus is on the food, water and pharmaceutical markets. Syncroscopy - provides digital imaging software to microscope users for use in image reconstruction. Synoptics Health - in conjunction with Queen Mary College, London, Synoptics Health has developed a patented system for the detection of residual proteins left on surgical instrumens after the washer disinfector process