What Biostorage Technologies does

Azenta Life Sciences, operating from a US headquarters in Indianapolis with global operations, provides integrated sample management solutions for the life sciences industry, serving pharmaceutical and biotech companies, biobanks and research institutions, cell and gene therapy manufacturers, and clinical research organizations. The platform spans automated cold-storage systems across the ambient to -190°C range (BioArc Ultra and predecessors), the high-efficiency cryogenic freezers and CryoPods/Filling Stations portfolio, the Mirage Connect camera-based rack reader with Cryoprotection, and the IntelliXcap sealing system, all linked through Limfinity cloud-based LIMS modules for biobanking and cell line management, plus FreezerPro inventory software.

The company generates revenue across seven distinct streams: automated storage hardware, consumables (tubes, microplates, seals, labware), sample storage and biorepository services (including the UK Biocentre acquisition completed March 2026), Limfinity and FreezerPro software subscriptions, GENEWIZ multiomics and synthesis services, material and lab moving services, and recurring field service and support plans including IQ/OQ/PQ validation for GMP environments. Pricing is quote-based for hardware and managed services and subscription-based for software, support, and storage contracts, with annual or multi-year billing cadences typical of enterprise life sciences procurement.

Distribution combines global enterprise field sales, inside sales, a documented distributor network with a dedicated content hub, and self-service digital touchpoints including sample tube pack requests, product selectors, and e-commerce promotions. The company is publicly traded (Azenta US Inc., NASDAQ: AZTA) with an active investor relations function and reports ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications. Strategic positioning emphasizes end-to-end sample lifecycle coverage from collection and storage through thawing (Barkey), analysis (GENEWIZ), and relocation, anchored by global biorepository scale and GMP-compliant infrastructure.

Name

Biostorage Technologies

Legal name

Azenta US Inc.

Website

https://biostorage.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Azenta Life Sciences provides integrated sample management solutions — automated cold and cryogenic storage, cloud LIMS, consumables, multiomics services, and global biorepository operations — to pharmaceutical, biobanking, cell and gene therapy, and clinical research customers worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Biobanking and Sample Management Services

NAICS

Blood and Organ Banks (621991), Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage (49312), Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) (541714), Software Publishers (5132)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Services-Medical Laboratories (8071), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Biobank & Biospecimen Management LIMS (HLACAMAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sample / Biorepository & Biobank Informatics (Chain-of-Custody) (HLAGAJAH), Sample Preparation, Storage & Cryogenics (Freezers, Cryovials, Cryostats) (HLAGAIAJ), Cold Chain, Cryopreservation & Biologics Storage/Handling Technologies (HLAAAJAN), Medical & Clinical Specimen Frozen Storage (Labs, Biobanks) (TLALACAE)

Keywords

• Sample management solutions
• Biobanking storage
• Cryogenic storage
• Biorepository services
• Laboratory information management

Headquarters

HQ city

Indianapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Automated Storage Systems & Equipment: Sale of automated sample storage systems including cold storage (-20°C), ultra-cold storage (-80°C), and cryogenic storage (-190°C) systems. Includes cryogenic freezers, carriers, and related capital equipment.
2. Consumables: Sale of sample tubes, instruments, PCR/microplates, cooling/heating labware, and sealing products. Recurring revenue stream from consumable supplies used with storage systems.
3. Sample Storage Services & Biorepository: Fee-based storage services for biological materials, including sample storage, customer-site sample management, clinical trial support, and GMP drug products storage. Recent acquisition of UK Biocentre expands biorepository capabilities.
4. LIMS Software & Informatics: Software licensing for Limfinity biobanking LIMS, cell line LIMS, and FreezerPro inventory management. Cloud-based software integrated with storage hardware.
5. GENEWIZ Multiomics & Synthesis Services: Laboratory services including next-generation sequencing, gene synthesis, Sanger sequencing, PCR services, oligo synthesis, plasmid preparation, and pre-clinical/clinical services.
6. Material & Lab Moving Services: Laboratory relocation services including biological material relocation, lab chemical mover services, with specialized handling to maintain sample integrity during transport.
7. Field Service & Support Plans: Annual support plans for storage systems and instruments, including maintenance, calibration, and GMP environment validation services (IQ/OQ/PQ).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

BioStorage Technologies is a global provider of comprehensive sample management solutions for the bioscience industry, offering automated storage systems (cold, ultra-cold, and cryogenic), cloud-based LIMS software (Limfinity), sample tracking devices (Mirage Connect), consumables, and fee-based biorepository and clinical trial storage services. The company's offering integrates hardware, software, and services to manage biological samples for pharmaceutical, biobanking, and cell & gene therapy customers.

Product overview

Azenta Life Sciences operates as a comprehensive platform provider for the life sciences industry, offering an integrated portfolio of automated sample storage systems (BioArc Ultra), smart sample tracking devices (Mirage Connect), and laboratory information management systems (Limfinity platform) alongside consumables and professional services. The company's architecture combines hardware automation products (cryogenic storage, automated stores) with software platforms (LIMS, inventory management) and services (biostorage, clinical trial support, lab relocation). Key brands include GENEWIZ for multiomics and synthesis solutions, UK Biocentre for biorepository services, and Barkey for controlled thawing technology. The product ecosystem spans from sample tubes and consumables to enterprise-scale automated storage solutions serving pharma, biobanking, and cell & gene therapy markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GENEWIZ: Multiomics and synthesis solutions including Next Generation Sequencing, Gene Synthesis, Sanger Sequencing, and PCR Services
• UK Biocentre
• Barkey
• BioArc Ultra
• Mirage Connect
• Limfinity
• FreezerPro

Products and services

• BioArc Ultra Automated Storage System

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced time, space, and energy costs through BioArc Ultra automated storage systems
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• UK Biocentre LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 March 2026UK Biocentre was acquired by Azenta in March 2026 to expand biorepository capabilities. The acquisition accelerates Azenta's global biorepository power. UK Biocentre operates as a brand under Azenta Life Sciences, providing additional scale and capabilities to the company's sample storage services.
• BarkeycoreTechnology or IntegrationBarkey is a German company specializing in controlled rate thawing devices for cell and gene therapy applications. Their products are featured and sold through Azenta's product portfolio, with dedicated Barkey product pages and integration into Azenta's sample cooling and heating labware offerings. Barkey offers Plasmat and THERMATRON series thawers for biological samples.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/biostorage
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/AzentaLifeSciences
• Facebookfacebook.com/biostorage
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/201295

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors4 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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