April 14, 2026 | Nijmegen, The Netherlands & Madison, WI, USA
Forensic casework laboratories worldwide will now have access to NimaGen's IDseek® massively parallel sequencing (MPS) library prep portfolio through Promega Corporation, following a distribution agreement announced today between the two companies.
The future of forensic DNA sequencing starts here.
The IDseek® product line is built on NimaGen's patented Reverse Complement PCR technology, which enables forensic MPS library preparation in a single, closed-tube reaction. The workflow is designed for the sensitivity demands of forensic casework, including degraded and low-quantity samples, and delivers high on-target read yields that maximize sequencing efficiency.
"This marks an important milestone in our growth, extending our sales reach and deepening our technical capabilities to better serve customers around the world," says Pieter van Oers, Senior Manager of Business Development – Forensics at NimaGen. "Our Reverse Complement PCR library preparation technology fundamentally simplifies the MPS workflow, eliminating the complexity that has prevented many laboratories from transitioning to MPS. With our IDseek® MPS library prep portfolio, forensic scientists can now access the power of MPS with a workflow that resembles traditional CE methods, while increasing sample safety, sensitivity and discrimination power of forensic STR testing."
Under the agreement, Promega will distribute the full portfolio:
Promega has supported forensic laboratories for more than 30 years, with products, instrumentation, and technical expertise spanning the full human identification workflow.
"For decades, we have anticipated and responded to the technologies that forensic laboratories need to produce reliable results," says Tim Kupferschmid, Senior Director of Genetic Identity at Promega. "With this agreement, labs that have long benefited from Promega reagents, instrumentation and support can continue relying on us as they expand their workflows with massively parallel sequencing."
For forensic laboratories evaluating the transition to MPS-based workflows, access to IDseek® through an established Promega relationship simplifies the path to adoption, – with the same supplier accountability already relied on for CE-based workflows.
We would also like to express our sincere gratitude to NicheVision and in particular Vic Meles and Brian Young for their collaboration, commitment, and the strong foundation we have built together. While our partnership is evolving, we are glad to continue working together in a new capacity. We look forward to this next chapter and the opportunities it brings for all parties involved.
A personal note from Pieter van Oers:
"Partnerships like this one don't happen overnight. They are built on years of conversations, trust, and a shared belief that forensic scientists deserve tools that genuinely serve their work. Joining forces with Promega feels like a natural next step one I am proud to announce. If you have questions, want a demo, or simply want to talk through what this means for your lab, please reach out directly."
Sequencing. Simpler. Smarter. Safer.
Our forensic expert Pieter van Oers is here to help. Reach out today to explore how Reverse Complement PCR technology can benefit your lab.
Pieter van Oers, Sr. Business Development Manager Forensics Pieter holds an MSc in Molecular Biology from Wageningen University and brings years of commercial experience across the forensic DNA sector. Since joining NimaGen in June 2022, he has been the driving force behind the IDseek® forensic MPS portfolio. He can be found at the majority of the forensic events around the world, talking to labs about the transition to massively parallel sequencing.
Feel free to reach out to Pieter to learn more about how IDseek® OmniSTR™ Global can revolutionize your forensic DNA workflows. Whether you're looking to enhance your lab’s efficiency, improve profiling accuracy, or seamlessly transition to MPS, Pieter is happy to discuss how our innovative RC-PCR technology can support your needs.
