About Mattek

About MatTek, Now Part of Sartorius 

Advancing non-animal science for safer products and better health 

Mattek develops industry-leading, lab-grown human tissue models and supporting products that enable researchers to replace, reduce, and refine animal testing. Our living 3D tissue systems and complementary services deliver human-relevant data to accelerate safety and efficacy testing across cosmetics, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and household products.  

A history of innovation 

Founded in 1985 by scientists from MIT, Mattek has spent decades pioneering in vitro tissue technologies and micro-physiological systems. Our collection of more than a dozen human organ models and our deep expertise in primary cells and cultureware reflect our long-standing commitment to scientific rigor and reproducible results.  

Global capabilities, local support 

With facilities and operations across the United States, Europe, and Asia, including dedicated production capacity in China, Mattek combines global reach with local responsiveness to support research teams around the world.  

Part of Sartorius 

Mattek is proud to be part of Sartorius, joining forces with a global partner that advances life science research and biopharmaceutical manufacturing. As a member of the Sartorius group, we strengthen our ability to deliver integrated solutions, expand R&D and manufacturing capabilities, and accelerate the translation of scientific discoveries into safer products and better patient outcomes. Learn more about our parent company at Sartorius.com.  

What we offer 

• Living human tissue models for epithelial, ocular, airway, liver, and other organ systems  

• Primary cells and certified cell inventories for research and development 

• High-quality cultureware (glass-bottom dishes, multi-well plates, inserts) optimized for imaging and reproducibility  

• Specialized reagents and imaging services for enhanced tissue characterization 

Our mission 

We are dedicated to advancing innovative in vitro science and producing synergistic life science products and services to support your research every step of the way. By combining Mattek’s tissue expertise with Sartorius’ global platform and technologies, we’re better positioned to help scientists achieve reliable, human-relevant results faster.  

Contact and Learn More 

For product information, technical support, or to schedule a consultation, visit our Contact page or browse our product catalog. To learn about Sartorius’ global capabilities and how Mattek fits within the broader group, visit Sartorius.com.