Science Products

What Science Products does

Science Products is a specialized value-added distributor of scientific laboratory equipment, founded in 1986 and headquartered in Hofheim, Germany. The company sources and resells instruments from over 30 manufacturers across the electrophysiology, neuroscience, pharmacology, and life sciences research markets, organized into 11 major product categories including amplifiers, microelectrode array recording systems, stereotaxic instruments, micropipette fabrication tools, microscopes, manipulators, microinjection systems, stimulators, data acquisition interfaces, temperature control systems, and reproduction biology tools.

The company's product portfolio spans hundreds of SKUs from manufacturers such as HEKA, Sutter Instrument, Narishige, npi electronic, A-M Systems, AlphaMED Scientific, A.M.P.I., physitemp, MicroProbes, Mightex, CED, Molecular Devices, Digitimer, Hamilton Thorne, and Minitube. The business operates as a hardware pass-through reseller with no proprietary manufacturing, no public API, and no software platform. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; customers must contact the company directly for pricing on specific products.

Science Products sells primarily through its e-commerce storefront at science-products.com, which is available in both German and English, indicating an international customer base. The company serves academic research laboratories, universities, pharmaceutical companies, and biotechnology firms — with primary use cases in patch clamp recording, in vivo experimentation, stereotaxic surgery, neural imaging, optogenetics, and temperature measurement. The organization is small (1-10 employees) and operates as a lean distribution business with no disclosed funding, no parent company, and no institutional ownership on record.

Name

Science Products

Website

https://science-products.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Science Products is a German-based value-added distributor (founded 1986) that resells specialized scientific laboratory equipment from 30+ manufacturers to neuroscience, electrophysiology, and life sciences research laboratories, universities, and pharmaceutical institutions across Europe via its bilingual e-commerce platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Laboratory Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

SIC

Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826)

akta.pro primary industry

Test, Measurement & Lab Equipment Retail (CRACAKAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Science & STEM Lab Equipment & Supplies (Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Makerspaces) (EDAEAIAC), Laboratory Consumables & Plasticware (Tips, Tubes, Plates, Filters) (HLAGAIAH)

Keywords

• Laboratory equipment distribution
• Electrophysiology instruments
• Neuroscience research tools
• Patch clamp amplifiers
• Stereotaxic instruments

Headquarters

HQ city

Hofheim

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Science Products generates revenue through the sale of scientific laboratory equipment and instruments sourced from manufacturer partners. The company operates as a value-added reseller distributing specialized equipment to research institutions, universities, and healthcare facilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Science Products is a specialized value-added distributor and reseller of scientific laboratory equipment serving electrophysiology, neuroscience, pharmacology, and life sciences research. The company does not manufacture its own products; instead, it curates and resells instruments and consumables from over 30 partner manufacturers—including amplifiers, microelectrode array systems, stereotaxic instruments, micropipette fabrication tools, temperature control devices, manipulators, data acquisition interfaces, and reproduction biology equipment—to research laboratories, universities, and pharmaceutical institutions globally via its e-commerce storefront.

Product overview

Science Products is a specialized distributor of scientific laboratory equipment for electrophysiology, neuroscience, and life science research. The company operates as a multi-brand e-commerce platform offering an extensive portfolio of research instruments and consumables from over 30 manufacturers including AlphaMED Scientific, A-M Systems, A.M.P.I., HEKA, Narishige, npi, Sutter Instrument, physitemp, Mightex, MicroProbes, and others. The product catalog is organized into major categories: (1) Amplifiers and Electrophysiological Devices including patch clamp amplifiers (npi SEC Series, Axoclamp 900A), voltage clamp amplifiers (HEKA iTEV 90), differential/extracellular amplifiers (A-M Systems Model 1700/1800/3000/3500/4000), and modular amplifier systems (npi EPMS Series); (2) Microelectrode Array Recording Systems (AlphaMED MED Probes for Allegro, Basic/Plex, and Quad II systems); (3) Equipment for in vivo Experimentation including stereotaxic instruments (Narishige SR Series), microinjectors (IMS-3/IMS-30), ear bars, spinal cord clamps, anesthetic masks, and optogenetics/imaging platforms (Mightex OASIS); (4) Multichannel Arrays for in vivo recording (MicroProbes FMA, LMA, MBA, Optogenetic Arrays); (5) Temperature Measuring and Control Systems (physitemp probes, controllers, heating/cooling devices); (6) Micropipette Fabrication including pullers, bevelers, microforges, and capillary glass (borosilicate, aluminosilicate, quartz); (7) Stimulators and Isolators (Master-9, ISO-Flex); (8) Data Acquisition Interfaces and Software; and (9) Consumables including metal microelectrodes, capillary glass, electrode holders, and temperature probes. The company serves academic research institutions, pharmaceutical companies, and biotechnology firms across Europe with both German and English language support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Patch Clamp Amplifiers Precision amplifiers designed for patch clamp recording techniques used in cellular electrophysiology research. Distributed to research laboratories, universities, and pharmaceutical institutions conducting neuroscience and cellular biology experiments.
• Voltage Clamp Amplifiers Voltage clamp and sharp electrode amplifiers for electrophysiological recordings, including high speed precision time-sharing single electrode amplifiers, multi-electrode clamp amplifiers, and microelectrode amplifiers for current and voltage clamp recording. Includes the npi SEC Series, HEKA iTEV 90, Axoclamp 900A, and Physiologic Instruments VCC 600.
• Differential and Extracellular Amplifiers AC/DC differential and extracellular amplifiers for extracellular signal recording, including the A-M Systems Model 1700 (4-channel differential AC amplifier), Model 1800 (high gain differential microelectrode AC amplifier), Model 3000 (AC/DC differential amplifier), Model 3500 (16-channel extracellular differential amplifier), and Model 4000 MultiRecord (high density recording package). For versatile and multi-site electrophysiology applications.
• Modular Amplifier Systems Modular plug-in unit system for versatile recording and signal processing in electrophysiology, housed in a 19-inch rackmount cabinet (3U) with capacity for up to 7 plug-in modules. The npi EPMS Series enables flexible configuration of electrophysiology recording chains.
• Stimulators and Isolators Programmable pulse stimulators and stimulus isolators for precise and safe electrical stimulation in neurophysiology and electrophysiology experiments. Includes the Master-9 Programmable Pulse Stimulator by A.M.P.I., ISO-Flex Stimulus Isolator by A.M.P.I., and A-M Systems Model 4100 Isolated High Power Stimulator for demanding stimulation protocols.
• Microelectrode Array Recording Systems Microelectrode array probes (MED Multiwell Probe) for high-throughput array recording across AlphaMED Allegro, Basic/Plex, and Quad II systems. Includes standard 8x8 electrode arrays, hippocampal pattern arrays, hexagonal arrays, and configurable array geometries (32x2, 16x4) for neural research applications.
• Stereotaxic Instruments Complete Narishige SR Series stereotaxic instruments for precise brain surgery and research procedures, including dedicated models for mice (SR-9M-HT, SR-5M-HT, SRP-5M-HT2), rats (SR-10R-HT, SR-5R-HT, SR-6R-HT), and marmosets (SR-5C-HT, SR-6C-HT). Used by neuroscience research laboratories in academic and pharmaceutical settings.
• Microinjectors Stereotaxic microinjectors for precise substance injection in neuroscience research. Includes manual (IMS-3) and motorized (IMS-30) Narishige models for controlled delivery of substances to targeted brain regions during stereotaxic procedures.
• In Vivo Multichannel Recording Arrays In vivo multichannel recording arrays from MicroProbes including Floating Microelectrode Arrays (FMA), Linear Microelectrode Arrays (LMA), Microwire Brush Arrays (MBA), and Optogenetic Arrays with integrated optical fibers for neural recording and stimulation studies.
• Animal Temperature Control Systems physitemp animal temperature control equipment including heat lamps (HL-1), heating plates (HP-1M, HP-4M, HP-6M), temperature controllers (TCAT-2, MTC-1), and warming blankets (WB-1, WB-2) for maintaining body temperature in small laboratory animals during research procedures.
• Temperature Measurement Probes physitemp precision temperature measurement probes, including Type T copper-constantan thermocouple wires, general purpose probes, micro-probes, animal rectal probes, clinical probes, and multisensor probes with 0.1°C accuracy for laboratory and clinical research.
• Micropipette Fabrication Equipment Micropipette fabrication tools including Sutter Instrument micropipette pullers, Narishige EG/Sutter BV-10 bevelers (micropipette grinders), microforges, and Sutter capillary glass (borosilicate, aluminosilicate, quartz, and multi-barrel configurations) for manufacturing micropipettes for electrophysiology recording.
• In Vivo Imaging and Optogenetics Platforms Mightex OASIS Implant systems for optogenetics and Ca2+ imaging in behaving animals, including OASIS Macro (mesoscope), OASIS Micro (cellular resolution cortical imaging system), and various headmount options with rotation adaptive mechanisms.
• Manipulators and Steppers Micromanipulators and stepper motor position systems for precise electrode and micropipette positioning in neurophysiology experiments. Includes manual manipulators (Narishige SMM/SM Series), motorized, hybrid, hydraulic (for electrophysiology and microinjection), piezo micropositioning units, and Märzhäuser stepper motor position systems with associated manipulator stands and columns.
• Data Acquisition Interfaces Cambridge Electronic Design (CED) Power1401 data acquisition interfaces and Micro data acquisition systems, with related software and accessories, for digitizing electrophysiological signals and interfacing with acquisition computers in laboratory experiments.
• Reproduction Biology Tools Reproduction biology instruments including Hamilton Thorne sperm analyzers for reproductive biology research and Minitube semen cryopreservation equipment (straw fillers, sealers, printers, and ET lab equipment) for animal reproduction and breeding research.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Sutter InstrumentcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorScience Products distributes Sutter Instrument products including micropipette pullers, bevelers, microforges, capillary glass, and filament accessories. Sutter Instrument is a leading manufacturer of precision instruments for neuroscience research.
• HEKAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorScience Products distributes HEKA products including patch clamp amplifiers, voltage clamp amplifiers, and iTEV series multi-electrode clamp amplifiers for electrophysiology research.
• npi electroniccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorScience Products distributes npi electronic products including SEC series single electrode amplifiers, bridge amplifiers, EPMS modular amplifier systems, stimulus isolators, and various electrophysiology modules.
• NarishigecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorScience Products distributes Narishige products including stereotaxic instruments, micromanipulators, microinjectors, ear bars, spinal cord clamps, anesthetic masks, and micropipette fabrication equipment.
• A-M SystemscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorScience Products distributes A-M Systems products including differential amplifiers, intracellular amplifiers, stimulators, model 1700/1800/3000/3500/3600/4000 series amplifiers and data acquisition equipment.
• AlphaMED ScientificcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorScience Products distributes AlphaMED Scientific products including multiwell probes for Allegro systems, standard 8x8 electrode arrays, hippocampal pattern arrays, and hexagonal arrays for multielectrode recording.
• A.M.P.I.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorScience Products distributes A.M.P.I. products including Master-9 programmable pulse stimulator and ISO-Flex stimulus isolator.
• physitempcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorScience Products distributes physitemp products including temperature probes, thermocouple wires, animal temperature controllers (TCAT-2), heating plates, warming blankets, and temperature data acquisition systems.
• MicroProbescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorScience Products distributes MicroProbes products including floating microelectrode arrays, linear microelectrode arrays, microwire brush arrays, implantable MEA, optogenetic arrays with integrated optical fibers.
• MightexcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorScience Products distributes Mightex products including OASIS Implant systems for optogenetics and Ca2+ imaging, OASIS Macro mesoscope, OASIS Micro cortical imaging system, and rotation adaptive mechanisms.
• CED (Cambridge Electronic Design)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorScience Products distributes CED products including Power1401 data acquisition interfaces, Micro data acquisition systems, and related software and accessories.
• Molecular DevicescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorScience Products distributes Molecular Devices products including Axoclamp 900A microelectrode amplifier for current and voltage clamp recordings.
• DigitimermajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorScience Products distributes Digitimer products for neurophysiology and stimulation applications.
• Hamilton ThornemajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorScience Products distributes Hamilton Thorne products including sperm analyzers for reproduction biology research.
• MinitubemajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorScience Products distributes Minitube products including semen cryopreservation equipment, straw fillers, sealers, printers, and ET lab equipment for reproduction biology.
• DaganmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorScience Products distributes Dagan products for electrophysiology applications.
• RWDmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorScience Products distributes RWD products including anesthetic masks, breathing circuits, stereotaxic frame nosecone masks, and laboratory animal research equipment.
• MärzhäusermajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorScience Products distributes Märzhäuser products including manipulators and stepper motor position systems.
• BioMedical InstrumentsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorScience Products distributes BioMedical Instruments products including pipettes and breathing masks for laboratory animal research.
• IVMminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorScience Products distributes IVM products for specialized research applications.
• BioLogicminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorScience Products distributes BioLogic products for electrophysiology research.
• TMC (Technical Manufacturing Corporation)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorScience Products distributes TMC products including vibration isolation platforms, vibration isolation tables, and Faraday cages for sensitive laboratory measurements.
• WarnermajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorScience Products distributes Warner products including perfusion systems, recording chambers, and temperature control equipment.
• Parker HannifinminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorScience Products distributes Parker Hannifin products for laboratory applications.
• SchroffminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorScience Products distributes Schroff products including racks and enclosures for laboratory equipment mounting.

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• World Precision Instruments (WPI): A specialized US-based manufacturer and distributor of life science and electrophysiology instruments (micromanipulators, amplifiers, biosensors). Comparable to Science Products through its focus on neuroscience and physiology research equipment, broad multi-brand distribution function, and similar product categories.
• ADInstruments: Specialized manufacturer and distributor of data acquisition and life science recording systems for physiology and neuroscience research. Comparable to Science Products in serving electrophysiology and in-vivo research labs with high-value recording equipment.
• Stoelting Co. US-based manufacturer and supplier of neuroscience, behavioral, and physiological research instruments including stereotaxic frames and micropipettes. Comparable to Science Products through its neuroscience-focused product line and distribution-driven reach into research labs.

Broad incumbents

• Carl Roth: A large German distributor of laboratory chemicals, consumables, and equipment serving academic and industrial research customers. Comparable as a DACH-region B2B lab-supply distributor, though broader in scope (includes chemicals) rather than specialized in electrophysiology.
• Thorlabs: A major global distributor/manufacturer of photonics, optics, and life science instrumentation. Overlaps with Science Products on the microscopy, optogenetics, and optical stimulation product lines it distributes (e.g., Mightex OASIS, Sutter manipulators).
• Fisher Scientific (Thermo Fisher): Global broad-line laboratory equipment, instruments, and supplies distributor serving academic, pharma, and clinical research. Comparable as an alternative purchasing channel for the same electrophysiology and lab-instrument buyers, though not specialized in this niche.

Emerging players

• Campden Instruments: UK-based niche manufacturer/distributor of equipment for neuroscience, behavioral, and physiological research. Comparable to Science Products on the customer segment (academic neuroscience labs) and product category overlap in in-vivo experimentation tools.

Others

• NPI electronic (npi): Manufacturer of electrophysiology amplifiers and signal-processing modules which is also a principal partner of Science Products. Included as adjacent, since it sits one tier upstream in the same supply chain for the same end customers.

Market position

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Weaknesses3 records

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Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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