MetaSystems specializes in automated scanning and imaging for cytogenetics, cancer genetics, toxicology, pathology, forensic sciences, and other applications. Founded in 1986, the company started with the development of an automatic metaphase finding system. Since the introduction of the karyotyping system Ikaros in 1991, MetaSystems grew dynamically to be the leading supplier of automated imaging solutions in the field of cytogenetics. Metasystems also offer a full range of FISH probes quickly gaining recognition worldwide.