Invetech expands globally.
Invetech opens a new facility in San Diego, California.

Danaher buys Vision Systems Limited for more than AUD800M.
Invetech becomes a member of the Danaher Group of companies. Vision BioSystems is integrated into Leica Microsystems and renamed Leica Biosystems Division.

Invetech supports a AUD9M product development programme for its sister companies
The developments help move Vision Fire & Security and Vision BioSystems towards world leadership in their respective global markets.

Invetech lists on the stock exchange.
Invetech lists via a reverse takeover of the already listed Vision Systems Ltd. Australian Biomedical is renamed Vision BioSystems.

Invetech begins international operations.
Invetech sets up its first offshore facility in Malaysia to support a growing Asian client base.

Invetech acquires Australian Biomedical Corporation from AIDC and Wormald

Invetech exports its services.
Invetech develops the Histostainer for Reichart Jung (Leica), and begins to export instrument development services.

Invetech officially begins.
A management buy-out is completed and the company name is changed to Invetech (staff of 35). A new business plan includes establishing sister companies to commercialise IP and products developed by Invetech.

A change in direction.
Senior staff resign from PA Technology to raise AUD5M and buy PA Technology Asia Pacific from PA (UK)

PA Technology Asia Pacific begins.
One of the three Directors (Alexander Gosling) is transferred to Melbourne to set up Patscentre Australia (later PA Technology Asia Pacific). James Fox is recruited in 1977.

CCL is acquired by US interests.
Three CCL directors move to PA Technology to set up Patscentre near Cambridge, to provide similar services

Cambridge Consultants Limited (CCL) established in Cambridge, UK, as a pioneer in providing contract R&D and product development services.