IKA – Laboratory. Analytical and Process Technology

IKA – Laboratory, Analytical and Process Technology is a German family-run leader delivering advanced laboratory instruments and process solutions. Our technology supports scientific, industrial, and battery research globally.

Company Location

Country:

Germany

City:

Staufen im Breisgau

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Company Overview

IKA – Laboratory, Analytical and Process Technology, often referred to as IKA or IKA-Werke, is a family-run company founded in 1910 in Cologne. Headquartered in Staufen im Breisgau, Germany, it is a global leader in designing and manufacturing laboratory instruments, analytical devices, and process technology equipment, serving scientific, medical, and industrial research worldwide. The company maintains subsidiaries and logistics centers across four continents and focuses on durable, long-lasting equipment with continuous advancements in laboratory automation and digitalization.

Battery Technology

Supplies laboratory and process equipment critical for battery R&D and quality assurance, including mixers, mills, dispersers for electrode slurry preparation, and laboratory reactors, calorimeters, and analytical instruments for measuring chemical, physical, and thermal properties of battery components. Supports lab-scale formulation and pilot-scale production for lithium-ion chemistries, enhancing material homogeneity, reducing mixing times and waste, and optimizing slurry viscosity and thermal management to accelerate time-to-market and production efficiency.

Products

Mixers, mills, and dispersers for electrode slurry preparation; laboratory reactors for controlled reactions; calorimeters for thermal analysis; analytical instruments for chemical and physical testing of electrodes, electrolytes, and additives. Designed for lab-scale formulation and pilot-scale production with features like improved material homogeneity, reduced mixing times, optimized viscosity control, and enhanced thermal management.

Recent Projects

In 2025, launched enhanced battery manufacturing solutions featuring dry electrode processing and sustainable production methods. In 2025, expanded partnership with Dec Group to offer comprehensive battery production solutions.

Investors

IKA is a privately held, family-owned company.

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