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Pitman was founded in 1964 as a source for design supplies and equipment. The Woburn, Mass., company has since grown into a provider of more than 40,000 imaging, printing and design products, which are available via Pitman s Web site and 17 retail locations throughout the U.S.

Medica uses its proprietary knowledge of ion-selective electrodes and analytical microchemistry to manufacture a line of blood-testing analyzers. The company is engaged in the development of new technology that it will use to base future analyzers with the same characteristics. Its growth is a result of strategic focus on the worldwide need to lower health care costs. Medica is located in Bedford, Mass.

Optics for Hire offers low cost expertise in electrical engineering, optical engineering, and prototype development service.