Synthecon Inc. is a biotechnology company that specializes in the design and manufacturer of three-dimensional cell culture systems. It has been one of the leading three-dimensional bioreactor companies in the biotechnology industry for the past 15 years. The company additionally offers disposable batch culture systems, autoclaveable batch culture systems, perfused culture system, custom design and biodegradable scaffolds. Synthecon Inc. bioreactors have been recognized by several hundred peer-reviewed scientific publications as a superior technology for growing three-dimensional human tissue analogs. It has been acknowledged as a Fast Tech 50 company by the Houston Business Journal and was awarded the R&D 100 award for its technology.