Tethis Expands SmartBioSurface Distribution to Global Markets
Milan, July 8, 2026 – Tethis S.p.A., a leader in life sciences and diagnostics, has announced an exciting new chapter for its SmartBioSurface® slides. The company is collaborating with international partners in Brazil, India, China, and South Africa, making these innovative slides more accessible for labs handling complex cellular samples in these rapidly growing markets.
Creating a Strong Distribution Network
To enhance its global reach, Tethis has teamed up with respected regional partners like RChisto Soluções in Brazil, Ross Biotech Innovative Solutions in India, Dakewe Biotech in China, and Celtic Molecular Diagnostics in South Africa. These partnerships aim to provide localized distribution and support, ensuring that labs can easily obtain SmartBioSurface slides.
Meeting the Demand in Fast-Growing Markets
The expansion into BICS countries responds to the increasing need for advanced cellular analysis technologies. The SmartBioSurface slides are designed to facilitate the precise preparation of rare and suspension cells, which are crucial in areas like liquid biopsy, immunology, and single-cell analysis.
Empowering Cellular Research Worldwide
SmartBioSurface slides offer an advanced solution for preparing suspension and rare cells, addressing the limitations of traditional methods while preserving cell integrity. Their combination of excellent performance for high-resolution microscopy and ease of use helps researchers visualize and analyze individual cells effectively. The slides support various applications, including:
- Analyzing circulating tumor cells
- Profiling immune cells
- Processing difficult samples with low cell counts
Perspectives from Leadership
Holger Neecke, CEO of Tethis, expressed enthusiasm about the expansion: “This partnership signifies a major step in making SmartBioSurface accessible to researchers in some of the fastest-growing life science regions. Our partners enable us to provide local support, helping labs maximize their samples and speed up advanced cellular research.”
Learn More About SmartBioSurface
To find out more about SmartBioSurface slides and Tethis’ distribution efforts, please visit their website.
About Tethis
Tethis S.p.A. specializes in developing innovative workflows for high-quality sample preparation and cellular analysis, with a strong emphasis on integrating liquid biopsy into both research and clinical settings. Their SmartBioSurface® slides utilize a unique titanium coating for efficient cell adhesion, improving applications like imaging and single-cell analysis. The company is based in Milan, Italy.
Note: SmartBioSurface® slides and the See.d® instrument are intended for research purposes only and are not for diagnostic use.
