Microcal, now known as Malvern Panalytical, originated as a company specializing in calorimetry, providing solutions for measuring thermal properties of materials. Founded in the 1970s, Microcal developed innovative technologies for isothermal titration calorimetry (ITC) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). These techniques are crucial for characterizing biomolecular interactions, including protein folding and ligand binding.
Microcal's instruments have found widespread applications in biochemistry, pharmaceuticals, and material science, allowing researchers to obtain detailed thermodynamic data. In 2000, Microcal was acquired by the software and instrumentation company, Malvern Instruments, which expanded its portfolio in analytical technologies. The integration has fostered advancements in the field, further enhancing capabilities in quantitative analysis and characterization.
Today, Malvern Panalytical continues to support research and industrial applications, emphasizing precision, efficiency, and innovation in thermal analysis and other measurement solutions.