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
- Corporate Website: [Covaris](https://www.covaris.com)
Covaris continues to innovate in sample preparation technologies, aiding in accelerating research and drug discovery.