Press Release

Collaboration to Globally Supply DNA Origami Products
Eurofins Genomics and tilibit nanosystems launch a global distribution agreement.
Ebersberg, Germany, October 1st, 2015 - Eurofins Genomics, the international market leader in genomic
services, has signed a global distribution agreement for DNA origami products with tilibit nanosystems,
specialists in 3D origami shapes and considered the leader of custom engineered DNA based
nanodevices.

DNA origami is a technique that allows the construction of objects at the nanometer scale using DNA
double helices as building blocks through sequence-programmed self-assembly. tilibit nanosystems is apioneer with leading expertise to design and build nanodevices with a variety of chemical functionalities.
This agreement continues to build on a long standing relationship between Eurofins Genomics as aprovider for DNA oligonucleotides and tilibit, as the manufacturer of scaffold DNA and experts in DNA
origami. The collaboration aims to provide all compounds for nanodevices to a worldwide researchcommunity including oligonucleotides, scaffold DNA and accessories.

Fig.: Exemplary objects that can be realised with DNA origami.

“DNA origami is an exciting and highly innovative technology with future applications in various fields, suchas clinical therapy, nanorobotics and research therefore, Eurofins Genomics is extremely pleased tosupport the supply and global reach of DNA origami products”, says Dr. Peter Persigehl, General Manager
Eurofins Genomics Europe.

“Every field of research needs materials, and so does DNA nanotechnology. Until recently, some of thosespecialised materials have only been available to select research groups. The distribution agreement
solves the availability problem. Together, Eurofins Genomics and tilibit provide high-quality hard-to-findmaterials in the right form, in suitable quantities, and at highly competitive prices, which will help DNA
nanotechnology to grow and become a mature engineering discipline“, says Prof. Dr. Hendrik Dietz, CEOof tilibit nanosystems GmbH.
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About Eurofins Genomics

Eurofins Genomics, a member of the Eurofins Group with facilities in Europe, the United States and Asia, isan internationally leading provider of DNA sequencing services, genotyping services, DNA synthesis
products and bioinformatics services for pharma, diagnostics, food, agriculture, biotechnological andresearch markets. The company's strength is its extensive customer base and high quality services inindustrial scale for the life science industries and academic research institutions around the world. For
further information, please visit our website at eurofinsgenomics.com.

About tilibit nanosystems

tilibit nanosystems is a Munich-based provider of materials and expertise for DNA nanotechnology. Thecompany leverages its close ties to the academic world to deliver specialised, high-quality materials, as well
as expert knowledge based on latest research results. tilibit’s mission is to support the growth of DNAnanotechnology from academia toward industrial applications. For further information, please visit
tilibit.com.

For further information please contact

Eurofins Genomics
Carola Grimminger
Email: pr-eu@eurofins.com
Phone: +49 8092 8289-02