What Accuris Instruments does

Accuris Instruments is a privately held division of Benchmark Scientific, headquartered in Edison, New Jersey, that manufactures and globally distributes precision laboratory instruments and high-performance life science reagents for molecular biology, genomics, and general life science research. The company's product portfolio spans eight categories: PCR reagents (Taq polymerases, Hot Start, High Fidelity, dNTPs, RT-PCR/RT-qPCR kits, genotyping kits, fast-extraction kits), sequencing kits, laboratory weighing equipment, liquid handling instruments (precision pipettes, automated 96-well pipetting workstations, aspirators), electrophoresis systems (gel tanks, power supplies, transilluminators, imaging systems, stains, ladders, buffers), microplate instruments (absorbance and multimode readers, washers, sealers), automated cell counters, magnetic bead-based nucleic acid purification systems (IsoPure 96, IsoPure Mini), and nano spectrophotometers/fluorometers.

The technology base combines proprietary instrument engineering (e.g., InstaView real-time blue-LED gel visualization at 465nm, SmartDrop microvolume analysis via droplet stretching with integrated fluorometry, IsoPure 96 with 8-position carousel, dual heating blocks, and integrated 253.7nm UVC sterilization) with proprietary enzyme chemistry (AccuFi high-fidelity polymerase with quantified error rate of 4.55×10⁻⁷, approximately 50x native Taq fidelity, and ~1kb/10s extension). The portfolio is sold globally under multiple sub-brands (SmartDrop, SmartReader, SmartBlue, SmartGlow, SmartDoc, MyGel, MyVolt, NextPette, IsoPure, qMAX, SmartCheck, SmartSeal, SmartWasher, Smart-Q).

Accuris operates a product-led, direct-to-customer go-to-market model. Pricing is uniformly quote-based on the website with no public list prices, supported by an online PCR Selector tool for self-service reagent discovery and virtual demonstrations for higher-value instruments such as the IsoPure 96. Revenue is generated from one-time hardware sales (instruments with 2-year warranties) plus consumables and reagent sales, with bulk pricing tiers for high-throughput laboratories and kit manufacturers. Customers are horizontally distributed across academic, government, and private life science research labs, clinical and diagnostic labs, and educational institutions, with marquee users such as Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and citations in Nature, Science, and MDPI publications. Validation partnerships with Zymo Research, Machery-Nagel, Omega Biotek, Magbio Genomics, and interoperability with Qubit (Thermo Fisher Scientific) position Accuris to be embedded in third-party workflows rather than competing head-on with incumbent platforms.

Name

Accuris Instruments

Legal name

Accuris Instruments

Website

https://accuris-usa.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Accuris Instruments is a US-based division of Benchmark Scientific that manufactures and globally distributes precision laboratory instruments (electrophoresis, microplate readers, pipettes, magnetic-bead purification, spectrophotometers) and life science reagents (PCR enzymes, kits, dyes) to academic, clinical, and research laboratories worldwide via direct, quote-based sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Laboratory Equipment

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826)

akta.pro primary industry

Molecular Biology & Genomics Instruments (PCR/qPCR, Sequencing, Microarrays) (HLAGAIAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Reagents, Chemicals & Assay Kits (Buffers, Antibodies, ELISA, Enzymes) (HLAGAIAI), Mass Spectrometry & Spectroscopy Instruments (HLAGAIAB), Microscopy, Imaging & Flow Cytometry Instruments (HLAGAIAE), Laboratory Consumables & Plasticware (Tips, Tubes, Plates, Filters) (HLAGAIAH)

Keywords

• Laboratory equipment
• PCR reagents
• Electrophoresis systems
• Microplate readers
• Nucleic acid extraction

Headquarters

HQ city

Edison

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Laboratory Instruments: Sale of precision laboratory equipment including electrophoresis systems, microplate readers/washers, balances, pipettes, cell counters, and spectrophotometers. Instruments typically sold with 2-year warranties.
2. Life Science Reagents: Sale of PCR reagents, enzymes, master mixes, dNTPs, cDNA synthesis kits, and RT-qPCR kits. Available in various pack sizes from sample sizes to bulk packaging for high-throughput labs.
3. Consumables: Sale of consumables including deep well plates, tip combs, calibration weights, filters for plate readers, pipette tips, and buffer packs.
4. Bulk Packaging: High-throughput laboratories can purchase PCR and RT-qPCR reagents in bulk packaging (25ml/2500 reactions and 50ml/5000 reactions) at discounted pricing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Accuris Instruments manufactures and sells precision laboratory instruments and high-performance life science reagents for molecular biology workflows. The portfolio includes PCR reagents (Taq polymerases, RT-qPCR kits, genotyping and fast extraction kits), electrophoresis systems with real-time gel visualization, microplate readers/washers, automated nucleic acid extraction instruments, nano spectrophotometers and fluorometers, precision pipettes, and analytical balances. Products are sold direct to research, clinical, and educational laboratories globally, supported by quote-based pricing, bulk packaging for high-throughput users, and a 2-year warranty on instruments.

Product overview

Accuris Instruments offers precision laboratory equipment and high-performance life science reagents. The product portfolio spans multiple categories including: PCR Reagents (Taq polymerases, Hot Start Taq, High Fidelity enzymes, dNTPs, RT-PCR kits, RT-qPCR kits, Genotyping kits, and Fast Extraction kits), Sequencing Kits (SmartDye Terminator), Laboratory Weighing equipment (Analytical and Precision balances in multiple series), Liquid Handling instruments (Automated pipetting workstations, precision pipettes, laboratory aspirators), Electrophoresis systems (Gel tanks with integrated power supplies, transilluminators, imaging systems, DNA stains, ladders, markers, and buffers), Microplate instruments (Absorbance readers, multimode readers, washers, sealers), Nucleic Acid Extraction systems (Magnetic bead-based automated purification instruments), and Spectroscopy instruments (Nano spectrophotometers and fluorometers for microvolume analysis). The products are sold through divisions of Benchmark Scientific and include both instruments and corresponding consumables.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SmartDrop: Nano spectrophotometers for microvolume analysis of DNA, RNA and proteins
• SmartReader
• SmartBlue
• SmartGlow
• SmartDoc
• MyGel
• MyVolt
• NextPette
• IsoPure
• qMAX
• SmartCheck
• SmartSeal
• SmartWasher
• Smart-Q

Products and services

• Accuris Taq DNA Polymerase Standard DNA polymerase for routine PCR applications, genotyping, colony PCR, and fast PCR; modified for improved DNA-binding with higher solubility and greater template affinity. Intended for research laboratories performing routine DNA amplification.
• Accuris Hot Start Taq DNA Polymerase Engineered Taq DNA polymerase bound with a monoclonal antibody for controlled activity, preventing non-specific amplification at room temperature. Intended for molecular biology researchers requiring high specificity.
• Accuris High Fidelity and AccuFi Mix Polymerases High-fidelity PCR enzymes with proofreading activity for accurate amplification, including cloning, mutagenesis, and sequencing. AccuFi HFHS Master Mix features coupled 5'→3' DNA polymerase activity and intrinsic 3'→5' exonuclease proofreading with ultra-low error rates.
• Accuris dNTPs Deoxynucleotide solutions purified by HPLC with >99% purity for PCR workflows, available as ready-to-use 40mM mix or 100mM individual solutions. For research laboratories conducting PCR.
• Accuris One-Step RT-PCR Kit Single-tube format for cDNA synthesis and PCR amplification from RNA templates using thermostable reverse transcriptase and Hot-Start Taq. For molecular biology and gene expression research.
• qMAX One-Step RT-qPCR Kits Real-time RT-qPCR kits for combined RNA-to-cDNA-to-qPCR workflow in one tube, available in Green, Probe, and Multiplex formulations. For gene expression analysis and diagnostic research.
• Accuris Mammalian Genotyping Kit 1-hour DNA extraction and amplification kit optimized for ear punches, tail snips, and mammalian tissue samples. For animal genotyping workflows in research laboratories.
• Accuris Fast Extraction PCR Kit Single-tube genomic DNA extraction in 8 minutes with included Hot Start Red Dye Master Mix for tissue, plant, saliva, and bacteria samples; full extraction and amplification in under 60 minutes. Launched in 2024 for molecular biology and genotyping workflows.
• SmartDye Terminator v3.1 Cycle Sequencing Kit Cycle sequencing kit for DNA sequencing applications using SmartDye terminator technology. For genomics and sequencing core laboratories.
• Series Dx Analytical Balances Precision analytical balances for laboratory weighing applications. For research and quality-control laboratories requiring high-precision mass measurement.
• Series Tx Analytical & Semi Micro Balances Analytical and semi-micro balances for precise laboratory weighing in research and analytical laboratories.
• NextPette Precision Pipettes Lightweight, ergonomic precision pipettes with one-handed volume adjustment, factory-calibrated to ISO 8655, with ceramic or stainless steel internals and autoclavability to 121°C. For life science research laboratories.
• AutoMATE 96 Microplate Pipetting Workstation Automated 96-well microplate pipetting workstation for high-throughput liquid handling in screening and assay workflows. For high-throughput screening and assay laboratories.
• Aspire Laboratory Aspirator Laboratory aspirator for liquid waste removal during cell culture and molecular biology workflows.
• MyGel InstaView Electrophoresis Systems Mini electrophoresis system with real-time DNA band visualization using blue LED illumination at 465nm, allowing viewing without removing gel from tank. For molecular biology and genomics laboratories.
• MyGel Mini Electrophoresis System Compact gel box/power supply combination for personal use, small laboratories, or classroom settings; includes gel tank, power supply, and casting sets.
• SmartReader 96 Microplate Absorbance Reader 96-well filter-based microplate absorbance reader with 7-inch touch screen, 340-750nm wavelength range, integrated multi-speed plate shaker, and optional temperature-controlled incubation (MR9600-T). Reads plates in under 6 seconds. For ELISA and cell-based assay laboratories.
• SmartReader UV-Vis Microplate Reader UV-Vis microplate reader for absorbance measurements across a broad wavelength range. For laboratories requiring UV absorbance capability in plate-based assays.
• SmartReader Multimode Microplate Reader Multimode microplate reader combining multiple detection technologies (absorbance, and other modes). For laboratories requiring flexible detection in plate-based assays.
• SmartWasher 96 Microplate Washer 96-well microplate washing system for ELISA and cell-based assays. For diagnostic and research assay laboratories.
• SmartSeal Semi-Automated Microplate Sealer Semi-automated sealing system for microplates used in plate-based assays and storage.
• QuadCount Automated Cell Counter Automated cell counting system for research applications including cell culture and tissue analysis workflows.
• IsoPure 96 Automated Purification System Automated magnetic bead-based purification system processing up to 96 samples in deep-well plates with UVC sterilization (253.7nm), 8-position carousel with 2 heating blocks, and programmable mixing/temperature/magnetic bead collection parameters. Validated with Zymo Research, Machery-Nagel, Omega Biotek, and Magbio Genomics kits. For high-throughput nucleic acid extraction laboratories.
• IsoPure Mini Purification System Compact magnetic bead-based nucleic acid purification system for lower throughput applications. For small research and clinical laboratories.
• SmartDrop Nano Spectrophotometers Microvolume nano spectrophotometer series (L, X, XF models) for DNA, RNA, and protein quantification using motorized sample droplet stretching into a liquid column, with touch screen control and integrated fluorometer option (XF). SmartDrop XF detects dsDNA as low as 0.5 pg/ul with R²≥0.995 linearity. Includes integrated printer and cuvette port for OD600 readings.
• Smart-Q Fluorometer Fluorometer for sensitive quantification of nucleic acids using fluorescent dyes, compatible with Accuris Quantification Kits and other Qubit-style fluorometric assays.
• Smart-Q Mini Fluorometer Compact fluorometer for benchtop fluorescent quantification of nucleic acids. For individual research workstations with limited bench space.
• Accuris Quantification Kits DNA quantification kits for fluorescent detection using SmartDrop XF or other fluorometers such as Qubit, as well as fluorescence microplate readers. For research laboratories performing nucleic acid quantification.
• MyVolt Mini Power Supply Compact power supply for basic constant voltage electrophoresis applications with 100V or 200V output. Companion to MyGel Mini and other electrophoresis systems.
• MyVolt Touch Power Supply Touch screen power supply for electrophoresis with programmable voltage settings. For electrophoresis workflows requiring configurable run conditions.
• SmartBlue Transilluminator Blue light transilluminator for viewing DNA gels stained with green fluorescent dyes without UV damage. For gel documentation workflows.
• SmartDoc Imaging System Complete gel documentation system for safely viewing and imaging gels using a smartphone. For laboratories needing accessible gel imaging without dedicated systems.
• SmartGlow DNA Stains Safe DNA staining alternatives to ethidium bromide for visualization of nucleic acids with UV or blue light. For gel electrophoresis workflows.
• SmartCheck DNA Ladders DNA ladders available in 50bp, 100bp, and 1kb size ranges for electrophoresis applications. For gel-based nucleic acid size determination.
• SmartCheck Protein Markers Protein molecular weight markers for gel electrophoresis applications. For protein size determination workflows.
• QuickSilver Powdered Buffer Packs Ready-to-use powdered buffer packets for quick preparation of electrophoresis running buffers. For laboratories seeking convenient buffer preparation.

Quantifiable outcome

• SmartReader 96 processes 96-well plates in under 6 seconds
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Benchmark ScientificcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccuris Instruments and Accuris Life Science Reagents are divisions of Benchmark Scientific, created to develop separate focus on new product lines. While Benchmark Scientific focuses on lab shakers, incubators and centrifugation products, Accuris divisions have expanded into precision liquid handling, laboratory weighing, electrophoresis, and PCR reagents.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bio-Rad Laboratories: Direct peer across multiple Accuris categories including PCR reagents and thermal cyclers, electrophoresis systems, microplate readers, and life science reagents. Competes head-to-head on similar molecular biology workflows with deeper brand equity.
• Eppendorf: Direct peer in precision liquid handling (NextPette competing with Eppendorf Research Plus), microplate instrumentation, and general lab apparatus. Strong incumbent brand with global distribution Accuris lacks.
• Promega Corporation: Direct peer in molecular biology reagents, PCR/qPCR chemistries, and nucleic acid quantification kits. Competes with AccuFi Master Mix, qMAX kits, and Accuris Quantification Kits in similar customer accounts.
• New England Biolabs: Direct peer in PCR enzymes (Taq, High Fidelity polymerases), RT-qPCR reagents, and nucleic acid purification reagents. Highly regarded enzyme manufacturer competing with Accuris's PCR reagent line.
• Analytik Jena: Direct peer in PCR/qPCR instrumentation, spectrophotometry (competing with SmartDrop), and laboratory equipment for molecular biology applications. Mid-tier competitor with similar affordability positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Benchmark Scientific: Parent company of Accuris Instruments and a broader lab equipment manufacturer across shakers, incubators, centrifuges, and general lab apparatus. Comparable product family with shared technical support infrastructure and overlapping customer base.
• Thermo Fisher Scientific: Broad incumbent across nearly every Accuris product category — PCR reagents (Applied Biosystems), microplate readers, spectrophotometers (NanoDrop — direct competitor to SmartDrop), and pipettes. Massive global distribution and brand power.
• Corning Life Sciences: Broad incumbent in laboratory consumables (plates, tips, tubes — overlapping with Accuris consumables) and select instrument platforms. Larger portfolio and deeper enterprise contracts.

Emerging players

• Tarson Products: Emerging player in molecular biology reagents, pipettes, and bench-top lab instruments with a value-pricing model similar to Accuris. Competes most directly on price-sensitive academic and emerging-market accounts.
• Hercuvan Lab Systems: Emerging player in bench-top lab instruments (PCR, electrophoresis, microplate readers, spectrophotometers) positioned as a value alternative to premium brands, with a comparable product breadth to Accuris.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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