News Archive
28.04.2021
New compact recirculating chiller
IKA is launching a new device class, with the RC 2 lite
12.02.2021
Crushing without cross-contamination
MultiDrive control with autoclavable disposable tubes
10.11.2020
New thermoshakers for smallest volumes
Newly Launched MATRIX Orbital Delta Plus receives the German Design Award
14.09.2020
New environmentally-friendly recirculating chiller
RC 2 GREEN saves not only on operating costs, but also tons of CO2
21.01.2020
IKA world market leader - again!
Survey confirms leading role in laboratory, analytical and process technology
23.07.2019
ElectraSyn 2.0 turns TWO!
E-Chem Session and ElectraSyn 2.0 Birthday Celebration with Phil Baran
10.07.2019
Two powerful new stirrers
IKA launches the RCT 5 digital magnetic stirrer and NANOSTAR 7.5 digital overhead stirrer
02.07.2019
IKA Japan celebrates 20-year company anniversary
Sales company well positioned for the future
05.09.2018
IKA Oven 125 control with highly convincing price-performance ratio
Two new models complete the drying oven product group
02.08.2018
One out of 60 inventions: STARVISC 200-2.5 control officially launched
Display viscosity even during product development: the new IKA STARVISC 200-2.5 control torque-measuring stirrer makes it possible.
25.07.2018
It's a wrap :)
5 IKA-Trainees can be proud of their successfully completed apprenticeship.
20.07.2018
Ice-cold surprise on a (hot) summer day
The IKA-employees were pleased with a special refreshment today: IKA treated all employees with delicious ice cream
11.06.2018
IKA awarded the 2018 Red Dot Design Award for ElectraSyn 2.0
ElectraSyn 2.0 by IKA has won the 2018 Red Dot Award for Product Design
11.06.2018
IKA to present three world firsts at ACHEMA
Innovative system solutions for more efficiency in laboratory and analytical technology
17.05.2018
IKA at ACHEMA 2018 - 60 inventions for the laboratory world
IKA will present 60 product highlights at the upcoming ACHEMA exhibition, the leading international trade show for the process industry, from June 11 to June 15, 2018 in Frankfurt, Germany
26.02.2018
Scientifically confirmed: IKA is global leader in laboratory, analytical and process technology
As part of a recent study by the University of St. Gallen, the manufacturer of laboratory and analytical equipment and process technology IKA has recently been included in the Global Market Leaders Index.
14.12.2017
IKA honored at the German Design Awards 2018
Three products from the laboratory equipment manufacturer IKA were honored with awards
01.12.2017
Thank you, Professor E.J. Corey
IKA evaporators and hot plates are so well designed and engineered that it is a pleasure to use them
17.11.2017
Product Discontinuation of Calorimeter Systems C 2000 and C 5000
IKA is ceasing the production of its calorimeter systems C 2000 and C 5000 by the end of the year 2017
26.10.2017
Celebrating our citizens of the world
At the end of July, IKA Wilmington was host to 36 children of our German and Chinese employees
08.09.2017
IKA Honored with Innovation Leadership Award
This year, IKA has once again been ranked among the most innovative small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Germany
24.08.2017
The culmination of years of research at the crossroads of engineering and synthesis
ElectraSyn 2.0
19.07.2017
Extended - Meet the heroes of Organic Chemistry
/// IKA is inviting 10 scientists to San Diego, California
28.04.2017
Phil Baran presenting The Race, Take 2
// A race against time to reach an OLEFIN. Who is faster „Cowboy“ or „Samurai“?
24.04.2017
Passion for Chemistry: Annual Business Meet 2017 India
Training, new products and strategies
08.04.2017
IKA presents the MICROSTAR and the MINISTAR series
The first overhead stirrers with a lifetime warranty
26.02.2017
Scientifically confirmed: IKA is global leader in laboratory, analytical and process technology
As part of a recent study by the University of St. Gallen, the manufacturer of laboratory and analytical equipment and process technology IKA has recently been included in the Global Market Leaders Index
21.02.2017
Crushing it
The all new movie starring Jin-Quan Yu & Phil Baran features a product to protect chemists when they are most vulnerable.
17.02.2017
Visiting IKA USA
IKA Owner and President René Stiegelmann visiting the US operations, together with son Marcel Stiegelmann
08.02.2017
IKA is introducing the first magnetic stirrer with a lifetime warranty
Scientists Phil S. Baran and Jin-Quan Yu supporting product launch
04.02.2017
Introducing our IKA Kidscamp logo
The IKA Kidscamp has a new face both internally and externally and we are very excited to be presenting you our new logo.
17.01.2017
Official Trailer for THE RACE, starring Phil S. Baran and Jin-Quan Yu
This is the first trailer for the IKA production THE RACE, starring Phil S. Baran and Jin-Quan Yu. Watch it now!
16.01.2017
IKA China Annual Party 2016
“Dreams come true” – this was IKA China’s motto for the annual party
21.12.2016
IKA opens branches in the United Kingdom and Poland
The leading manufacturer of laboratory equipment, analytical and process technology has opened new offices in Oxford and Warsaw
14.11.2016
IKA celebrates double success at the German Design Awards 2017
Two shakers from the laboratory equipment manufacturer IKA are among the products honored at this year’s awards
09.11.2016
Thanking the Team for a job well done
IKA Owner and President, Mr. René Stiegelmann has invited the US Laboratory Equipment Sales Team on a 10-day incentive trip to the Canary Islands in October 2016.
18.07.2016
Continuing to build on its commitment to the government sector
IKA Works has been awarded a five year Government Services Administration (GSA) Schedule contract, effective immediately
03.05.2016
IKA exhibiting at Analytica in Munich – Booth 335
Analytica, the 25th International Trade Fair for Laboratory Technology, Analysis and Biotechnology will be held from May 10 – 13, 2016 in Munich, Germany. We would like to invite you to visit us on our booth 335 in hall B2
12.04.2016
Red dot design award for the ULTRA-TURRAX Tube Drive
Major success at the red dot award: product design. Three further innovations awarded the red dot will be presented in June.
11.03.2016
New from IKA: Rocker, Orbital and Roller Shakers
Rocker and roller models added to the IKA shaker range
05.03.2016
Temperature Control – the new KS 3000 i control and KS 3000 ic control incubator shakers!
The IKA shaker family has two new additions: KS 3000 i control and KS 3000 ic control incubator shakers. These innovatively designed, compact incubator shaker allow for safe, unattended operation in a temperature-controlled environment.
22.01.2016
Promotion Mr. Michael Liu
We are pleased to announce that Michael Liu has been promoted to Vice President Sales IKA Group Laboratory & Analytical Technology effective immediately
22.01.2016
Promotion Ms. Refika Bilgic
We are pleased to announce that Refika Bilgic has been promoted as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of IKA Works, Inc., Wilmington, USA. effective immediately
18.12.2015
The New Eurostar 20 High Speed Control: The Fastest of All IKA Overhead Stirrers
Staufen-based company IKA Werke is expanding its range of overhead stirrers to include a new high-speed model
15.10.2015
IKA is expanding its range of temperature control instruments to include the compact immersion circulators ICC and the highly efficient recirculating chillers RC2
When developing the series, the team has placed a particular emphasis on safety and temperature consistency
07.10.2015
New software functions for RET control-visc
Starting October 2015, IKA has a new software version available
01.10.2015
Functional and safe - the new IKA A 10 basic mill
The new A 10 basic batch mill from IKA offers a lot of extras for increased safety and ease of use
01.10.2015
IKA Works, Inc. had two reasons to celebrate August 21st, 2015
The Germany-based world leader in laboratory, analytical, and process technology celebrated its 30th year in the US
03.09.2015
IKA, Inc. inaugurates new building in Wilmington and celebrates 30-year anniversary
Planning and development performed by local businesses - Plans to expand production facility
13.07.2015
IKA Achema Party 2015
Just days ahead of Europe’s leading tradeshow for the laboratory and process industry, IKA hosted the legendary Achema Party 2015 in Staufen, Germany
29.06.2015
Exceptionally Innovative: IKA-Werke
IKA-Werke is one of the most innovative medium-sized businesses in Germany/Award presented by Ranga Yogeshwar
17.06.2015
Smart,safe and affordable distillation: The new RV 8 rotary evaporator from IKA - entry-level model with intelligent technology
With the RV 8, IKA introduces an affordable rotary evaporator backed by the proven technology of the successful IKA rotary evaporator range. This entry-level model is recommended for all standard evaporation applications.
25.03.2015
iF Design Award for heated circulating bath HBC 5
The new IKA HBC 5 heated circulating bath has won the 2015 iF Design Award in the
12.02.2015
German Design Award 2015 - German Design Council Awards a Special Mention to the LR 1000 Laboratory Reactor and Nominates the Tube Mill
For the second time, a device produced by IKA Werke has received the
18.12.2014
Movement in the IKA Shaker Range
The Trayster overhead shaker and Loopster rotator ensure gentle yet effective mixing processes
27.10.2014
Honor Award for Expansion Project IKA Works, Inc.
The expanded North American headquarters for IKA Works, Inc. tailors a German aesthetic to an American workplace
24.06.2014
The Magnetic Stirrer for Scientist - Safety. Power. Intelligence
The RET® control-visc is the safest, strongest and most intelligent magnetic stirrer in its class
23.04.2014
North American expansion and renovation project at IKA Works, Inc. in Wilmington (North Carolina)
Starting in 2014, the North American expansion and renovation project has been completed
28.03.2014
Customizing Center
Launched 2014, IKA is offering an additional benefit for its customers: The IKA Customizing Center. Special designs based on customers' specifications.
12.02.2014
Even more efficient and versatile: the new C 6000 global standard and isoperibol
IKA enters 2014 with the launch of the new C 6000 calorimeters, combining the latest technology with more than 90 years’ experience in the manufacture of calorimeters
25.11.2013
New product range from IKA: immersion and circulating thermostats
Temperature control systems with remote wireless operation
22.11.2013
IKA Werke is recognized in the German Design Council’s “German Design Award 2014”
“Special Mention for exceptional design quality” for the Ultra Turrax Tube Drive control dispersion system in the German Design Award
16.10.2013
IKA Werke wins Medium-Sized Companies Award
IKA Werke was named a winner in the “Medium-Sized Companies Award 2013” conducted by the Oskar Patzelt Foundation, making it one of the top medium-sized companies in Germany. The Staufen-based, family-owned business was awarded first place in the industry category in the Baden-Wurttemberg region of the competition
10.10.2013
New magnetic stirrers from IKA: RH basic and RH digital
Maximum efficiency and economy combined with highly accurate temperature control
17.09.2013
IKA ACS Fall 2012 Video – Winner of the 2013 Telly Award
The Telly Awards has named Mosaic in Motion as a Bronze winner in the 34th Annual Telly Awards for their piece, “IKA ACS Event”. With nearly 11,000 entries from all 50 states and numerous countries, this is an honor.
17.09.2013
IKA Werke receives “Top 100” innovator award
The Breisgau firm earns a place in the ranks of the most innovative mid-size companies/Ranga Yogeshwar offers congratulations
17.09.2013
IKA receives social engagement award - “Mid-size company award for corporate social responsibility” presented for the charitable project “HANDS For Children”.
The Staufen-based laboratory equipment manufacturer IKA has received the mid-size company award for corporate social responsibility for its charitable initiative “HANDS For Children”
11.09.2013
The New Tube Mill Control – Winner of the IBO 2013 Industrial Design Award
Instrument Business Outlook (IBO) recently announced the winners of the 20th annual IBO Design Awards for excellence in the industrial design of analytical instruments, portable analytical instruments and laboratory equipment. The winners of the 2013 Awards demonstrate how industrial design can improve a product’s functionality and the end-user’s experience.
02.08.2013
New Product Video: Powerful, precise, targeted energy input for all types of samples – the new IKA dispersion systems
“Turraxing” is a term used throughout the world for the emulsification, suspension and homogenization of samples. It is derived from the ULTRA-TURRAX, the IKA dispersion system that has now become a classic
27.05.2013
IKA establishes subsidiaries in Brazil and Korea
With two new branches in Brazil and Korea, IKA is expanding its global market presence. IKA now has direct contacts available for its customers in Korea (based in Seoul)
08.05.2013
The clean solution: With the TUBE MILL control, IKA introduces the world’s first batch mill with single use milling vessels
The TUBE MILL control introduced by IKA represents a unique product innovation – the world’s first batch mill with single-use milling vessels. For the first time, this unit will enable serial testing to be carried out under reproducible, contamination-free conditions
06.04.2013
IKA Works, Inc. Booth No. 346 – ACS Spring
Please visit us at the 245th American Chemical Society National Meeting & Expo in New Orleans, LA from April 7-11, 2013; booth no. 346
26.03.2013
Design Excellence: The New LR 1000 Laboratory Reactor – Winner of the Red Dot Award 2013
The IKA LR 1000 system is a cost efficient modular, laboratory reactor designed for optimizing chemical reactions that require mixing, dispersing, heating and cooling and may also require processes to be performed under vacuum at the laboratory scale
17.03.2013
IKA Works, Inc. Booth No. 229 - Pittcon 2013
Please visit us at the Pittcon Conference & Expo in Philadephia, PA from March 17-21, 2013; booth no. 229
15.03.2013
New and improved! Version 5.0 of IKA’s labworldsoft® is now available, offering automated solutions in the measurement, control and adjustment of laboratory equipment.
Up to 64 devices can be simultaneously networked via a PC – in a choice of 10 languages. This software allows for increased automation and throughput for applications in the laboratory setting
26.02.2013
IKA Works, Inc. - US, Canada and Mexico Distribution Partners
IKA Works, Inc. is proud to partner
19.02.2013
Together or Apart? The product video demonstrates the new Eurostar stirrers with removable digital display wireless controller (Wico)
“Boy meets Girl” – based on this theme, the video takes a futuristic look at the advantages of the new Eurostar stirrers. It sheds light on the inner life and workings of this newly introduced product range. Take a look! To go to the video, click here.
18.01.2013
Now available: the next generation of overhead stirrers from IKA
With their pioneering technology and innovative functional design, the new overhead stirrers from global market leader IKA improve performance and make laboratory work even safer. Removable display interface for improved safety
10.12.2012
New: Centrifuge IKA mini G | Compact Yet Powerful!
IKA introduces a brand new mini centrifuge ideal for applications which do not require ultra high speeds e.g., micro-filtrations and cell separations
31.10.2012
Staufen-based IKA Werke – Finalist in Germany’s Mid-Size Business Award
In the top 24 out of 3,600 entries
22.10.2012
IKA launches a new Facebook page
IKA announces the launch its new global Facebook page in an effort to uniformly expand the use of social media to promote transparency and customer engagement.
18.10.2012
New IKA Dispersion System
The IKA T series introduces a new generation of dispersion systems. The T 10 basic, T 18 digital, T 25 digital and T50 digital models have been upgraded in terms of technology and functionality.
29.08.2012
IKA Innovations: Awards for Excellence
IKA-Werke Germany has received no fewer than three prestige awards in the last six months, impressively underlining the company’s leadership in the laboratory equipment market.
21.08.2012
IKA presents, premieres new products at ACS Philadelphia Fall 2012
With almost 50 new innovations, including two world premieres, laboratory system specialist IKA presented the next generation of laboratory and analytical equipment at the 244TH ACS National Meeting and Exposition
20.07.2012
ACHEMA 2012 - An insight into the laboratory of the future from IKA
“Most impressive”, “professional layout” and “the finest stand at Achema” were typical of the comments that IKA staff heard repeatedly from their trade fair guests. The trigger was not only the Mercedes SLS, in which customers and other visitors to the stand could be photographed with IKA’s models. Lighted plinths displayed the results of almost five years of intensive and highly successful development work: the IKA 2013 product range.
19.07.2012
“Südbaden Walk“ visits IKA
A 10-minute program in the series “Südbaden Walk” (South Baden Walk) shows the attractive IKA trade fair stand with 50 innovations and two world premieres. It was produced in collaboration with the Freiburg-based TV channel Südbaden
27.06.2012
Flash of inspiration in the shaft tunnel - IKA launches the new video for UTTD control
Where do revolutionary product ideas actually come about? The new product video for the ULTRA TURRAX Tube Drive control® (UTTD control) from IKA provides an answer: through inspiration from nature
19.06.2012
That’s IKA! IKA presents 50 innovations at ACHEMA 2012 Two world premieres / new product ranges
With almost 50 innovations, including two world premieres, laboratory system specialist IKA presents the next generation of laboratory equipment at Achema 2012. Engineers and technical specialists
19.06.2012
World first at ACHEMA: IKA presents the TUBE MILL control, the first batch mill with single-use milling vessels
The TUBE MILL control from IKA is a unique new product – the world’s first batch mill with single-use milling vessels. For the first time, it enables serial testing to be carried out under reproducible conditions.
19.06.2012
New from IKA: High precision high and low temperature thermostats
IKA expands its range of top quality laboratory equipment to include thermostats. The range comprises 16 different immersion thermostats, high temperature thermostats, recirculating chillers and combined high/low temperature thermostats in various sizes and designs.
19.06.2012
IKA expands its range of rotary evaporators
IKA expands its range of rotary evaporators with the RV 8 entry-level model. The RV 8 is excellent value in terms of performance and ideal for all standard evaporation applications in Universities and research laboratories.
19.06.2012
A New Generation of Calorimeters
IKA presents three new calorimeters at Achema 2012: the world premiere of the highly automated C 1 and the C 6000 series.
01.06.2012
What’s new for 2013? IKA has it on display at ACHEMA
IKA will display more than 50 product innovations, including two world premieres, at ACHEMA 2012.
21.05.2012
Take a look into the laboratory of the future!
More than 50 product innovations will be demonstrated at IKA 500 m2 stand at ACHEMA in Frankfurt.
16.04.2012
IKA at Analytica Live Lab - Hall A3, Booth 270/I
IKA-Werke brings two of its latest innovations to Live Lab at Analytica 2012. Besides the ULTRA-TURRAX Tube Drive control (UTTD) IKA will present the IKA TUBE MILL control – a unique product innovation.
01.03.2012
Magic Distillation - IKA launches evaporator video
What would it be like... if you could just disappear from the daily laborator routine? As easily and quickly as liquid escapes from the rotary evaporator? This is the fantasy in the new IKA image video.
01.02.2012
IKA opens sales offices in Shanghai
In 1999, IKA began its business activities in China with its own offices in Guangzhou. The reason was the same back then as it is today
01.02.2012
IKA opens new company building in Malaysia
All departments under one roof spread over 3,400 square meters
01.02.2012
IKA launches newsletter
Anything new, interesting and worth knowing in the lab world will be featured in the new IKA newsletter, which will be sent regularly to interested customers and business partners starting in January of 2012. You can register online, it’s free of charge and nonbinding.
01.02.2012
Welcome to ARABLAB THE EXPO 2012
IKA is pleased to invite you to visit our stand at “ARABLAB 2012”, Dubai from 26 – 29 March 2012 at Sheikh Saeed Hall, Booth Number: 435
30.11.2011
IKA's new website is now more user-friendly for service assistance
The service area has been optimized to provide customers with quick easy access to service solutions
15.11.2011
A further Step in China --- The Opening of IKA® Shanghai Office
On 1st November 2011, the Shanghai Office of IKA® was officially opened in Xuhui District of Shanghai.
29.09.2011
Make It Hot & Stir It Up!
IKA has just launched its product film about the C-MAG Series. It is designed with the most advanced “German Technology” for heating and stirring applications.
29.07.2011
Stirring made easy - Optimized Energy Distribution
IKA unveils a film featuring its overhead stirrers, a technology designed to optimize complex stirring applications
18.07.2011
2nd IKA Asia Pacific Dealer Conference 2011
2nd IKA Asia Pacific Dealer Conference 2011 Held in Bangkok, 5 July 2011
10.05.2011
Sample Preparation with IKA
Safe and convenient: the new UTTD control with hermetically sealable, single-use sample vessels is now suitable for use in even more applications.
05.05.2011
Working hands-on with customers to find solutions
IKA-Werke in Staufen opens new €1.5 million Application Center – 400 m² of the latest technology
03.05.2011
IKA extends support to the Japanese Red Cross
$180,000 USD to help victims of the Japan earthquake and tsunami / Each subsidiary gives $30,000 USD
18.03.2011
+++ Earthquake in Japan ++
The management and employees at IKA respond to the catastrophe in Japan
03.03.2011
Flexible and reliable: the new topolino mobil by IKA
In battery powered magnetic stirrers, reliability is not necessarily a given
28.01.2011
Integrated safety in the lab
IKA launches its product film about the magnetic stirrer RCT basic safety control
28.01.2011
Product highlights of 2011 – the new IKA product overview is now available
Clearly laid out and listing all the important information, the new IKA product overview offers insight into the product highlights of 2011
08.04.2010
IKA Works, Inc. will be participating in the ACS Fall Show 2010 in Boston
This event will take place from August 22nd - 25th, 2010 and we hope to see you there. Please come and visit our booth 1311
12.01.2010
IKA‘s technical service is great
Lab equipment manufacturer from Staufen receives the honor of „Best Technical Service Support 2009“
01.07.2009
RV 10 basic plus - unique introductory offer
Go digital! Get the digital version for the price of the basic version!
15.05.2009
Continuance honoured
IKA has been awarded by the DECHEMA for its 25th participation in the ACHEMA trade show
03.02.2009
RV 10 Rotary Evaporators awarded for outstanding performance
For over 50 years the iF design award has served as a recognized trademark for outstanding design all over the world.