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Covaris, LLC: Company Research Report



Company Overview



  • Name: Covaris, LLC

  • Mission: Empower customers to make new discoveries, develop new assays, and improve bioanalytical results through advanced sample preparation tools.

  • Founded: 1999

  • Founders: No information is available.

  • Key People: Annemarie Watson (Chief Executive Officer)

  • Headquarters: Woburn, Massachusetts, USA

  • Number of Employees: No information is available.

  • Revenue: No information is available.

  • Known For: Covaris is known for its advanced tools for pre-analytical sample preparation based on its unique technology platform, Adaptive Focused Acoustics (AFA).


Products



Instruments


  • Focused-ultrasonicator Instruments:

  • Engineered for sample preparation, delivering controlled acoustic energy for DNA/RNA shearing for sequencing, chromatin shearing, cell lysis, and more.

  • cryoPREP® Extraction Systems: Facilitate tissue processing from flash-freezing to extraction with AFA technology.


Kits & Reagents


  • truCOVER Library Prep Kits: PCR-free kits for Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS).

  • truPREP® Protein Kits: Enable protein sample preparation from various samples.

  • truXTRAC® FFPE SMART Solutions: Automated solutions for deparaffinization and nucleic acid extraction from FFPE samples.

  • truChIP® Chromatin Shearing Kits: Optimized for chromatin shearing applications in AFA-enabled ultrasonicators.


Consumables


  • AFA-TUBE®: Laser-etched polymer vessels for isothermal and repeatable sample treatment.

  • microTUBE, milliTUBE, g-TUBE: Ranges from small to large sample volumes for DNA shearing applications.


Recent Developments



  • Acquisition: PerkinElmer acquired Covaris on December 1, 2023, to create an innovation-led platform in the life sciences and diagnostics sector, expanding Covaris' reach in high-growth diagnostics markets.

  • Product Launch: Covaris introduced the truXTRAC FFPE SMART Solutions on April 17, 2023, for high-throughput, automated nucleic acid extraction from FFPE samples.

  • Executive Appointment: Annemarie Watson was appointed CEO of Covaris on August 1, 2022, succeeding founder Jim Laugharn.


Technology



  • Adaptive Focused Acoustics (AFA): The core technology driving Covaris' products, enabling non-contact, isothermal sample preparation. AFA is pivotal in applications such as DNA/RNA shearing, chromatin shearing, proteomics, and FFPE extraction.

  • Dry Cryopulverization: This technology supports sample preparation workflows from tissue freezing to processing.


Applications



  • DNA/RNA Shearing for NGS: Enables reproducible and unbiased DNA fragmentation for high-throughput sequencing.

  • Chromatin and Proteomics: AFA-supported chromatin shearing and efficient protein extraction from diverse samples.

  • Cell Lysis and Formulation: Supports precise bacterial cell rupture and drug formulation.


Partnerships & Collaborations



  • Protocols and Integrations: Covaris collaborates with industry leaders to integrate AFA technology in standardized sample preparation protocols for consistent, high-quality analytical results.


Contacts



  • Phone: +1(781)932-3959

  • Fax: +1(781)932-8705

  • Email: info@covaris.com



Covaris continues to innovate in sample preparation technologies, aiding in accelerating research and drug discovery.
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