What Analytik Jena does

Analytik Jena GmbH+Co. KG, headquartered in Jena, Germany, is a specialty manufacturer of analytical measuring technology, instruments, and laboratory automation products serving pharmaceutical, environmental, food safety, mining/metals, oil and gas, and life sciences customers globally. Founded in 1990 and operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Swiss instrumentation conglomerate Endress+Hauser, the company employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people and maintains eight country-specific sales portals (Germany, United States, France, Russia, India, Japan, Korea, China).

The company's product portfolio is organized across three categories: Chemical Analysis (atomic absorption spectrometers under the ZEEnit, contrAA, and novAA brands; ICP-OES and ICP-MS systems under the PlasmaQuant 9200 and PlasmaQuant MS lines; TOC/TNb analyzers; combustion elemental analyzers; and the speedwave XPERT microwave digestion system with patented optical sensor technologies — Optical Pressure Control, Optical Temperature Cut-Off, and Direct Infrared Control); Life Science (qTOWER iris and Biometra real-time PCR thermal cyclers with fiber optic shuttle detection and sub-ppb temperature uniformity); and Liquid Handling & Automation (CyBio FeliX pipetting robots, the newly launched PULSEspencer contact-free dispensing system, and modular automation platforms). Integrated software stacks (Clarity Chromatography Software, ASpect LS, qPCRsoft) are validated for FDA 21 CFR Part 11 compliance.

Analytik Jena operates an enterprise B2B go-to-market combining direct field sales, OEM partnerships (integrating Analytik Jena technologies into other manufacturers' products), and presence at major industry conferences (analytica, SLAS). Revenue is generated through one-time hardware instrument sales (AAS, ICP-OES, ICP-MS, PCR/qPCR platforms, microwave digestion), recurring consumables and service contracts (modular service plans, technical and application support, calibration), and OEM licensing/royalty streams. The customer base spans government buyers (UK NHS for COVID-19 PCR automation), large life sciences enterprises (DKMS Life Science Lab processing 1.2M dried buccal swab samples), and specialty research startups across multiple geographies.

Name

Analytik Jena

Legal name

Analytik Jena GmbH+Co. KG

Website

https://analytik-jena.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Analytik Jena, a German subsidiary of Endress+Hauser, manufactures analytical instrumentation (AAS, ICP-OES, ICP-MS), molecular biology platforms (qPCR, Biometra), and laboratory automation (CyBio FeliX, PULSEspencer) for pharmaceutical, environmental, food safety, mining, and life sciences laboratories globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Analytical Laboratory Instrumentation

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516), Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Mass Spectrometry & Spectroscopy Instruments (HLAGAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Material Characterization & Spectroscopy (NMR/FTIR/MS) (HLAGADAK), Process Analytical Instrumentation (Gas analyzers, spectroscopy, pH/ORP, conductivity) (IMAGAFAE)

Keywords

• Analytical instrumentation
• Elemental analysis
• Molecular biology instruments
• Laboratory automation
• Sample preparation

Headquarters

HQ city

Jena

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Analytical Instrument Sales: Sale of analytical instruments including AAS, ICP-OES, ICP-MS, elemental analyzers, TOC/TNb analyzers, PCR/qPCR thermal cyclers, and liquid handling automation systems
2. Laboratory Equipment and Consumables: Sales of laboratory equipment, accessories, pipetting heads, tips, vessels, and consumables for their instrument platforms
3. Service Contracts and Support: Modular service contracts, technical support, application support, software support, and calibration services
4. OEM Partnership: OEM partnerships for integrating Analytik Jena technologies into other manufacturers' products

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Analytik Jena designs, manufactures and sells analytical measuring technology and instruments for elemental analysis (AAS, ICP-OES, ICP-MS, TOC/TNb analyzers), molecular biology (PCR/qPCR thermal cyclers via Biometra and qTOWER brands), and laboratory automation/liquid handling systems (CyBio FeliX, PULSEspencer). It also offers supporting consumables, application software, and modular service contracts. The company serves laboratory customers in pharmaceutical, environmental, food safety, mining/metallurgy, oil & gas, and life science research applications.

Product overview

Analytik Jena offers a comprehensive portfolio of analytical instrumentation, molecular biology instruments, liquid handling, and laboratory automation technologies organized across three main product categories: Chemical Analysis (elemental analysis via AAS/ICP-OES/ICP-MS, combustion analysis, TOC/TNb, molecular spectroscopy, and sample preparation including microwave digestion), Life Science (PCR/qPCR thermal cyclers including the qTOWER iris and Biometra brands, and sample preparation), and Liquid Handling & Automation (CyBio FeliX pipetting robots, PULSEspencer dispensing systems, and automated liquid handlers). The product portfolio spans from elemental analysis instruments like PlasmaQuant MS/9200, ZEEnit, contrAA, and novAA series to speciation analysis solutions (PQ LC Series for LC-ICP-MS coupling), sample preparation systems (speedwave XPERT), and molecular biology platforms (qTOWER iris, Biometra). These integrated solutions serve applications from routine laboratory analysis to specialized research in pharmaceuticals, environmental monitoring, mining/metallurgy, food safety, and life sciences, supported by software platforms including Clarity Chromatography Software, ASpect LS, and qPCRsoft.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Biometra: Molecular biology instruments including PCR thermocyclers, electrophoresis systems, and automated platforms; became part of Analytik Jena Group in 2009
• CyBio
• PlasmaQuant
• contrAA
• novAA
• ZEEnit
• qTOWER
• PULSEspencer

Products and services

• speedwave XPERT Microwave-assisted pressure digestion system for elemental analysis sample preparation in routine and research laboratories.
• AAS Autosampler Series (AS-F, AS-GF, AS-FD) Automated sample handling for AAS systems in flame/hydride and graphite furnace configurations with unattended overnight operation.
• ZEEnit Series (650P, 700P) Zeeman atomic absorption spectrometer series for demanding trace analysis in difficult matrices.
• qTOWER iris Series Real-time PCR thermal cycler with multiplex capability of up to six targets using factory-calibrated color modules for dye flexibility.
• PQ LC Series Modular chromatography systems for HPLC and IC separation of element species in LC-ICP-MS and IC-ICP-MS speciation workflows.
• PlasmaQuant MS Series ICP-MS systems for ultra-trace elemental analysis with high sensitivity for element speciation and routine applications.
• PlasmaQuant 9200 Series Compact ICP-OES instrument with peak performance and detection limits below 1 ppb for most relevant elements.
• multi N/C Series (2300, 3300) TOC/TNb (Total Organic Carbon/Total Nitrogen) analyzers for wastewater analysis with high-temperature combustion.
• CyBio FeliX Automated pipetting robot for liquid handling and sample preparation in molecular biology workflows.
• PULSEspencer Series Digital contact-free precision dispensing system enabling miniaturization and assay development through pulse-based low-volume liquid handling.
• multi EA 5100 Combustion elemental analyzer for CNSX analysis with intelligent flame sensor for petrochemical and fuel quality control applications.
• contrAA 800 Series High-resolution continuum source atomic absorption spectrometer with one lamp covering all wavelengths (185-900 nm) for mining, metallurgy, and ultra-trace applications.
• novAA 800 Series Entry-level atomic absorption spectrometer for routine laboratories featuring robust design and LPG flame compatibility for remote sites.
• multi X 2500 Combustion analyzer for AOX/EOX/TOX/POX halogen determination in wastewater, waste, and environmental samples with high throughput.
• Biometra (product line) Brand of PCR thermocyclers and electrophoresis systems supporting molecular biology research and molecular diagnostics.

Quantifiable outcome

• Increased COVID-19 testing capacity by 1000 samples per day per laboratory using automated PCR solutions
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability2 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• BiometracoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 May 2009Biometra became part of the Analytik Jena Group on May 11, 2009. Founded in 1985, Biometra has developed products ranging from early electrophoresis systems to PCR thermocyclers and modern automated platforms. The brand contributes to molecular biology research and supported molecular diagnostics during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• MerckcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic collaboration between Merck and Analytik Jena for qPCR solutions, featuring joint web seminars and product compatibility demonstrations.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Metrohm:
• Shimadzu: Japanese instrument maker with strong ICP-MS (ICPMS-2030), AAS, and TOC/TNb product lines directly competing with Analytik Jena across elemental and total organic carbon analysis in regulated labs.
• PerkinElmer: Direct ICP-MS (NexION) and atomic spectroscopy competitor with comparable workflow coverage in food, environmental, and pharma elemental analysis — one of the closest head-to-head competitors to Analytik Jena's PlasmaQuant MS.
• Bruker: Compete most directly in high-resolution mass spectrometry (ICP-MS, GFAAS) and life-science MALDI-TOF/biotyping; Bruker's Aurora M90 ICP-MS is positioned against PlasmaQuant MS in speciation and trace-element research.

Broad incumbents

• Agilent Technologies: Global analytical instrument leader covering ICP-MS, ICP-OES, GC/MS, LC, and qPCR — direct overlap with Analytik Jena's elemental analysis and molecular spectroscopy portfolio at much larger scale.
• Thermo Fisher Scientific: Broadest life-science and analytical instrumentation peer; competes across ICP-MS (iCAP RQ), qPCR (QuantStudio), and atomic spectroscopy — a one-stop shop that frequently squeezes mid-tier specialists like Analytik Jena.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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