What LabTech does

LabTech, Inc. is a privately-held US-headquartered manufacturer of laboratory sample preparation equipment and analytical instruments, founded in 2002 and operating from Hopkinton, Massachusetts with 51-100 employees. The company designs, manufactures, and sells a broad product portfolio spanning general lab equipment (recirculating water chillers with PID temperature control to ±0.1°C, rotary evaporators, oil-free diaphragm vacuum pumps, hotplates, and vacuum controllers), automated sample preparation systems (GPC cleanup, solid-phase extraction, vacuum concentrators, high-performance solvent extractors, and programmable homogenizers capable of processing up to 300 samples per hour), and analytical instruments (isocratic and gradient HPLC systems and double-beam UV-Vis spectrophotometers). The company also owns the CDS Analytical and CDS Empore brands and holds more than 100 patents and software copyrights covering its core technologies.

The business operates a sales-led, dual-shore model with R&D and production centers in both the United States and China, regional commercial offices in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Hong Kong, and an ILDA-affiliated reseller network serving more than 30,000 customers in over 100 countries. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time hardware sales, with entry-level products such as vacuum pumps priced around $406 and advanced homogenizers up to $16,770 listed transparently online, while higher-value analytical instruments and custom configurations are sold via a quote-based enterprise model. Customer segments are diversified across environmental monitoring, food safety, pharmaceutical research, disease control, and materials analysis, with end markets including government and commercial testing laboratories, pharmaceutical companies, research institutions, and clinical labs.

Key product differentiators include PID-controlled precision temperature equipment, anti-corrosive PTFE component designs, EPA-compliant digestion methods, and integrated workflow bundles that combine evaporators with chillers and vacuum pumps. End markets are diversified across environmental monitoring, food safety, pharmaceutical research, disease control, and materials analysis, with no public revenue or funding disclosures in the source material.

Name

LabTech

Legal name

LabTech, Inc.

Website

https://labtechus.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

LabTech is a privately-held US manufacturer, founded in 2002 and based in Hopkinton, MA, that designs and sells laboratory sample preparation equipment, general lab instruments, and analytical systems to environmental, pharmaceutical, food safety, and research laboratories across 100+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Laboratory Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

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

SIC

Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826), Laboratory Apparatus & Furniture (3821)

akta.pro primary industry

General Lab Equipment (Centrifuges, Incubators, Shakers, Ovens) (HLAGAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Liquid Handling & Laboratory Automation (Pipettes, Robots, Workstations) (HLAGAIAD)

Keywords

• Laboratory equipment manufacturing
• Sample preparation systems
• Analytical instruments
• Rotary evaporators
• HPLC systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Hopkinton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations

Revenue model

1. Laboratory Equipment Sales: Direct sales of laboratory equipment including water chillers, rotary evaporators, hotplates, vacuum pumps, homogenizers, and analytical instruments through company website and distribution channels. Products are sold as one-time purchases with unit pricing.
2. Analytical Instruments Sales: Sales of HPLC systems, UV-Vis spectrophotometers, and sample preparation systems. These higher-value instruments may require quote-based pricing for enterprise customers.
3. Aftermarket Products and Accessories: Sale of accessories, consumables, and replacement parts for laboratory equipment including homogenizer probes, tube racks, condensers, and vacuum controller units.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

LabTech manufactures and sells laboratory sample preparation systems, general laboratory equipment (water chillers, rotary evaporators, hotplates, vacuum pumps, digestion blocks), and analytical instruments (HPLC systems, UV-Vis spectrophotometers). The portfolio supports analytical laboratories in pharmaceutical research, food safety, environmental monitoring, disease control, and materials research through direct website sales and a reseller/distributor network.

Product overview

LabTech is a manufacturer of laboratory equipment, sample preparation systems, and analytical instruments serving pharmaceutical research, food safety, environmental monitoring, disease control, and material analysis. The product portfolio is organized into three main categories: (1) General Lab Equipment including water chillers (H50/H150 series), rotary evaporators (EV/YRE series), hotplates (EG/EH series), vacuum pumps (VP series), and vacuum controllers; (2) Sample Preparation Systems encompassing GPC Cleanup (AutoClean), Solid-Phase Extraction (AutoEmpore/Sepaths/Extrapid), concentration instruments (MVP, MV5, M10, ET series), HPSE high-performance solvent extraction, and automated homogenizers (QHS-66 and DPS-20); and (3) Analytical Instruments including HPLC systems (isocratic and gradient configurations) and UV-Vis spectrophotometers (Power, 9100, 8100, and Bluestar series). LabTech also offers liquid nitrogen generators for on-site gas production. The company holds more than 100 patents and software copyrights, and owns multiple brands including LabTech, CDS Analytical, and CDS Empore, with R&D and production centers in both China and the United States.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Water Chillers Recirculating water chillers providing accurate and constant cooling for laboratory instrumentation, available in various cooling capacities (500W to 3000W) and power configurations (115V/230V), with PID temperature control and touchscreen/electronic displays.
• Rotary Evaporators Rotary evaporators for distillation and evaporation processes, featuring digital display, motorized or manual vertical lift, and compatibility with LabTech vacuum and cooling accessories.
• Digestion Blocks (DigiBlock) DigiBlock digestion systems for sample preparation, compliant with EPA approved methods, using low-cost disposable digestion tubes. Available in ED and EHD series with varying sample capacities and temperature ranges up to 450°C.
• Hotplates Laboratory hotplates for heating digestion, evaporation and acid distillation, featuring digital temperature controllers and anticorrosive heating surfaces. Available in EG and EH series with various heating surface materials.
• Vacuum Pumps Oil-free diaphragm vacuum pumps (VP series) for laboratory operations with low noise, high efficiency, and long lifespan. PTFE seals and parts ensure excellent chemical compatibility with solvents.
• Liquid Nitrogen Generator On-site liquid nitrogen generator producing up to 80 liters per day using PSA technology, featuring built-in air compressor, plug-and-play design, and integrated dispensing hose.
• GPC Cleanup (AutoClean) Automated Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC) cleanup system that eliminates high molecular weight compounds from organic sample extracts prior to GC or GC/MS analysis, featuring dual-piston tandem pumps and UV spectrophotometer.
• Solid-Phase Extraction (AutoEmpore, Sepaths, Extrapid) SPE systems for automatic and rapid processing of large-volume water samples, including online filtration and water removal. Features include 3–9 simultaneous samples, support for Empore disks and SPE cartridges, and advanced solvent management.
• Concentration Systems (MVP, MV5, M10, ET series) Parallel vacuum concentrators for preparation of environmental, natural product, food, and heat-sensitive samples using vacuum, heating, rotation, and nitrogen sweeping for high-throughput evaporation. Includes MVP, MV5, M10, and ET series models with various channel configurations and endpoint detection.
• HPSE (High Performance Solvent Extractor) Pressurized solvent extractor for organic compound extraction from solid and semi-solid samples under controlled temperature and pressure. Available in HPSE-2 and HPSE-6 models with multi-channel design and dynamic pressure boost.
• QHS-66 Multi-Sample Homogenizer Processing System Automated high-throughput homogenizer processing up to 6 samples simultaneously and up to 300 per hour, with programmable automation, reusable stainless steel probes, and sound-abating chamber. Made in the USA.
• DPS-20 Dual Homogenizing System Three-in-one automated system supporting mechanical and/or ultrasonic homogenizing separately or simultaneously, processing up to 20 samples per run with sound-abating enclosure and onboard program storage. Made in the USA.
• HPLC System High Performance Liquid Chromatography system for purification and separation of sample components. Available in isocratic and gradient configurations with P600 pump, UV600Plus detector, chromatography workstation, and optional column oven.
• UV-Vis Spectrophotometer UV-Vis spectrophotometers with double-beam optical system, wavelength range 190–1100nm, and optional standalone or PC-controlled configurations. Available in UV Power, UV 9100, UV 8100, and Bluestar series.
• Vacuum Controller Compact vacuum controller with LCD display, built-in anticorrosive vacuum sensor, and gas release valve for precision vacuum control from 0–999 mbar with ±1 mbar precision.
• Rotary Evaporator Bundles Pre-configured bundles combining rotary evaporators with complementary water chillers and vacuum pumps, including EV311H Bundle, EV400 Bundle, and 20L Rotary Evaporator Bundle.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products delivered to over 100 countries
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ILDA (Independent Laboratory Distributors Association)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLabTech officially joined ILDA to strengthen connections with independent laboratory distributors. As a member, LabTech works with ILDA distributors to expand market reach for their laboratory equipment products including sample preparation systems, analytical instruments, and general laboratory equipment.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Antylia Scientific (formerly Cole-Parmer): Global manufacturer and distributor of lab equipment, instruments, and consumables including chillers, pumps, homogenizers, and sample prep tools. Competitor across multiple of LabTech's product categories with a strong direct and catalog distribution model.
• Heidolph: German-headquartered manufacturer of laboratory equipment including rotary evaporators, overhead stirrers, magnetic stirrers, and shakers. Direct competitor to LabTech in rotary evaporators and general benchtop lab equipment serving pharma, chemistry, and academic labs.
• Benchmark Scientific: US-based laboratory equipment manufacturer offering homogenizers, centrifuges, shakers, incubators, and sample prep instruments. Closely comparable mid-sized US peer competing with LabTech in homogenizers, mixers, and benchtop lab equipment.
• Labconco: US-based manufacturer of laboratory equipment including fume hoods, freeze dryers, vacuum concentrators, and biosafety cabinets. Comparable mid-sized US lab equipment manufacturer with overlapping sample preparation and benchtop equipment offerings.
• Buchi Labortechnik: Swiss manufacturer of laboratory equipment specializing in rotary evaporators, vacuum pumps, melting point apparatus, and spray drying. Direct competitor to LabTech's rotary evaporator and vacuum product lines in pharmaceutical and chemistry end markets.
• IKA Works: German manufacturer of laboratory, analytical, and process equipment including magnetic stirrers, shakers, homogenizers, rotary evaporators, and reactors. Competes head-to-head with LabTech in homogenizers, rotary evaporators, and general lab equipment.
• CEM Corporation: US-based manufacturer of laboratory instrumentation specializing in microwave-assisted sample preparation, digestion, and synthesis. Direct competitor to LabTech in digestion blocks and automated sample prep for environmental and food testing labs.
• Julabo: German specialist in temperature control technology including recirculating chillers, heating circulators, and water baths. Direct competitor to LabTech's water chiller product line across industrial and academic laboratory customers.
• PolyScience: US-based manufacturer of temperature control products including recirculating chillers, heating/cooling baths, and immersion circulators. Direct competitor to LabTech's water chiller portfolio, particularly for North American lab customers.

Broad incumbents

• Agilent Technologies: Large US-based analytical instrument manufacturer offering HPLC, GC, MS, and spectroscopy systems, plus a broad portfolio of lab consumables and services. Competes with LabTech's HPLC and UV-Vis analytical instrument lines and sets the technology and quality-system benchmark in regulated end markets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/labtechus

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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