What Matrical does

Matrical provides biological sample preparation, management, and storage solutions for life sciences customers. The firm was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Spokane, Washington. The aggregated commercial profile indicates an integrated sample lifecycle platform spanning automated cold storage (ambient to -20°C), ultra-cold storage (-80°C), and cryogenic storage (-190°C) systems, complemented by sample tubes, PCR/microplates, IntelliXcap capping/sealing consumables, and cloud-based laboratory information management via the Limfinity platform (Biobanking and Cell Line modules and FreezerPro inventory). A network of brand sites — GENEWIZ for multiomics and synthesis services (NGS, gene synthesis, Sanger, oligo and plasmid services), UK Biocentre for biorepository, and Barkey for controlled rate thawing — provides recurring service revenue, while proprietary hardware such as the Mirage Connect camera-based rack reader with Cryoprotection™ and the BioArc Ultra automated storage system address tracking and energy-efficient storage.

The business model combines one-time capital equipment sales (automated storage systems) with recurring revenue from Limfinity LIMS subscriptions, storage and instrument support plans, and managed services including customer-site sample management, clinical trial support, GMP drug product storage and distribution (IQ/OQ/PQ-validated), and laboratory moving/relocation services. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with promotional levers such as 50% off CryoArc Pico software bundles and a Ziath reader trade-up program. Go-to-market mixes direct enterprise field sales for storage systems with e-commerce/self-service on the website for consumables and instrument purchases, brand-specific portals (GENEWIZ, Limfinity, Cryo Monitoring), and regional distributor channels.

Customer segments are concentrated in regulated, sample-intensive end markets: pharmaceutical and biotechnology firms needing GMP storage and clinical trial support, biobanks and research laboratories requiring sample tracking and integrity, and cell and gene therapy developers needing cryogenic and controlled-rate thawing workflows. Geographic reach is global, with operations and brand presence in the United States, the United Kingdom (post-March 2026 UK Biocentre acquisition), and Germany (Barkey). The firm maintains an active learning center with case studies, technical documentation, customer surveys, and email/social/event marketing aimed at life sciences decision-makers.

Name

Matrical

Legal name

Azenta US Inc.

Website

https://matrical.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Matrical provides biological sample preparation, management, and storage solutions for pharmaceutical, biotech, biobanking, and cell and gene therapy customers, spanning automated cold and cryogenic storage systems, cloud-based Limfinity LIMS software, sample tracking hardware, and recurring storage and laboratory services globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Biological Sample Storage Services

NAICS

Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage (493120), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345), General Warehousing and Storage (493110)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

Biobank & Biospecimen Management LIMS (HLACAMAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) (HLAGAJAA), Sample Logistics, Biorepository & IVD Kit Management (Trial Support) (HLAGAEAI), Medical & Clinical Specimen Frozen Storage (Labs, Biobanks) (TLALACAE), Clinical Trial Informatics (EDC/CTMS/eCOA/eTMF) (HLAGAJAM)

Keywords

• Biological sample preparation
• Biological sample storage
• Biobanking solutions
• Sample management LIMS
• Cryogenic storage systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Spokane

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Automated Sample Storage Systems: Sale of automated storage systems including cold storage (ambient to -20°C), ultra cold storage (-80°C), and cryogenic storage (-190°C) systems along with associated hardware
2. Consumables & Instruments: Sale of sample tubes, instruments, PCR/microplates, cooling and heating labware, and cryogenic freezers and carriers
3. Sample Storage Services: Storage services for biological materials including customer-site sample management, clinical trial support, sample preparation and lab services, and GMP drug products storage and distribution
4. GENEWIZ Multiomics & Synthesis Solutions: Next generation sequencing, gene synthesis, Sanger sequencing, PCR services, oligo synthesis, plasmid preparation, and pre-clinical and clinical services
5. Sample Management LIMS: Cloud-based LIMS software including Limfinity Biobanking LIMS, Limfinity Cell Line LIMS, and FreezerPro Inventory Management with subscription and licensing models
6. Material & Lab Moving Services: Laboratory moving services, biological material relocation, and lab chemical mover services
7. Field Service & Support: Storage support plans, instrument support plans, and GMP environments (IQ/OQ/PQ) services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Matrical provides biological sample preparation, management, and storage solutions for life sciences organizations. Its portfolio spans automated cold and cryogenic storage systems, cloud-based laboratory information management systems (LIMS), consumables and instruments, and managed services including sample storage, clinical trial support, and laboratory relocation services. The end-to-end offering is designed to manage biological samples from collection through long-term preservation and retrieval.

Product overview

Azenta Life Sciences (doing business as Matrical) offers a platform-plus-modules product architecture consisting of sample storage systems, laboratory information management systems (LIMS), consumables and instruments, and genomic services. The core product portfolio includes: (1) Automated Storage Systems spanning cold storage (ambient to -20°C), ultra cold storage (-80°C), and cryogenic storage (-190°C); (2) Limfinity LIMS platform with specialized modules for biobanking and cell line management; (3) Sample tracking and management products including Mirage Connect (camera-based rack reader), FreezerPro inventory management, and CryoArc Pico software; (4) Consumables including sample tubes, PCR/microplates, and IntelliXcap sealing systems; and (5) GENEWIZ branded genomic services for sequencing, gene synthesis, and clinical research. The company also distributes Barkey controlled rate thawing products as a partner. The portfolio is designed to provide end-to-end sample lifecycle management from collection through long-term storage and retrieval.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GENEWIZ: Multiomics and synthesis solutions including next generation sequencing, gene synthesis, Sanger sequencing, PCR services, oligo synthesis, and plasmid preparation.
• UK Biocentre
• Barkey
• Limfinity
• BioArc Ultra
• Mirage Connect
• CryoArc Pico

Products and services

• Mirage Connect Rack Reader A fully networked, camera-based rack reader with proprietary Cryoprotection™ technology for smart sample tracking in biobanks and research laboratories.
• Limfinity Biobanking LIMS A comprehensive, cloud-based laboratory information management system (LIMS) designed for biobanking that integrates with an organization's existing digital ecosystem for sample management and tracking.
• Limfinity Cell Line LIMS A laboratory information management system focused on cell line management and tracking for research and bioprocessing organizations.
• FreezerPro Inventory Management An inventory management system for tracking samples stored in freezers and other cold-storage equipment.
• Automated Cold Storage Systems (Ambient to -20°C) Automated sample storage systems maintaining temperatures from ambient through -20°C for biological sample preservation in biobanks and laboratories.
• Automated Ultra Cold Storage Systems (-80°C ULT) Automated ultra-low temperature storage systems maintaining -80°C for sensitive biological samples requiring deep cold preservation.
• Automated Cryogenic Storage Systems (-190°C) Automated cryogenic storage systems maintaining -190°C for long-term biological sample preservation such as cell lines and gene therapy materials.
• High Efficiency Cryogenic Freezers Cryogenic freezers designed for high efficiency and reliability in long-term biological material storage.
• CryoPods & Filling Stations Cryogenic storage carriers and automated filling stations for cryogenic sample management workflows.
• Sample Tubes & Instruments Sample tubes and instrument systems including IntelliXcap tube capping/decapping sealing systems for sample management workflows.
• PCR/Microplates & Instruments PCR consumables, microplates, and related instruments for molecular biology and sample preparation workflows.
• Sample Cooling & Heating Labware Labware for controlled sample cooling and heating applications.
• Sample & Biological Material Storage Services Long-term and short-term storage services for biological materials at controlled temperatures for research, pharmaceutical, and clinical customers.
• Customer-Site Sample Management On-site sample management services operated at customer locations, including inventory management, storage, and retrieval workflows.
• Clinical Trial Support Services Storage and logistics services supporting clinical trial sample management, including cold chain and regulatory compliance.
• Sample Prep & Lab Services Sample preparation and laboratory services to support customer research and biobanking workflows.
• Material & Lab Moving Services Laboratory relocation services including biological material relocation and lab chemical moving, designed to maintain sample integrity during facility transitions.
• Drug Products Storage & Distribution GMP-compliant storage and distribution services for pharmaceutical drug products at controlled temperatures.
• GENEWIZ Multiomics & Synthesis Solutions Multiomics and synthesis services including Next Generation Sequencing, Gene Synthesis, Sanger Sequencing, PCR services, Oligo Synthesis, Plasmid Preparation, and pre-clinical and clinical research services.

Quantifiable outcome

• BioArc Ultra automated storage system reduces time, space, and energy costs for biobanks

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• UK Biocentre LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 March 2026Azenta completed the strategic acquisition of UK Biocentre Limited in March 2026 to expand biorepository capabilities globally. UK Biocentre becomes part of Azenta's brand portfolio, strengthening their presence in the UK and European markets for sample storage and management services.
• BarkeycoreTechnology or IntegrationBarkey is an acquired brand specializing in controlled rate thawing solutions for cell and gene therapy applications. Their technology is integrated into Azenta's product portfolio under the Barkey brand, providing specialized thawing equipment alongside Azenta's cryogenic storage solutions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Thermo Fisher Scientific: Dominant life sciences tools and services conglomerate with competing offerings in cold storage, cryogenic freezers, and sample management software. Highly comparable on automated storage systems, consumables, and pharma/biotech customer overlap, but operates at vastly greater scale and breadth.
• Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD): Broad medical and life sciences tools incumbent with significant cryogenic storage, sample management, and clinical research product lines. Highly comparable on pharma/biotech customer base, sample tubes and consumables, and GMP-validated workflows.
• Bio-Techne: Life sciences research tools and consumables incumbent with overlapping offerings in sample prep, GMP-grade reagents, and proteomics/genomics workflows. Comparable pharma/biotech customer base and recurring consumables revenue model, though not a direct storage competitor.
• QIAGEN: Sample preparation technologies and bioinformatic solutions provider with comparable biospecimen management and molecular biology workflow focus. Adjacent competitor on sample tubes/prep and LIMS-adjacent bioinformatics, with shared pharma/biotech customers.

Direct peers

• Brooks Automation (Brooks Life Sciences): Direct competitor in automated sample storage systems, including ultra-cold and cryogenic storage for biobanks and pharmaceutical clients. Overlapping BioArc-class automation and sample management software, with a comparable biobanking and pharma customer base.
• Hamilton Storage: Direct peer in automated cold and ultra-cold storage systems for biological samples. Competes on similar -20°C to -80°C automated storage product categories and serves comparable biobanking and research lab customers.
• LabWare: Direct peer in laboratory information management systems (LIMS) for life sciences. Limfinity Biobanking LIMS and FreezerPro compete directly with LabWare's enterprise LIMS in biobanking, sample management, and regulated laboratory environments.
• LabVantage Solutions: Direct competitor in LIMS software for biobanking and laboratory sample tracking. Overlapping Limfinity Biobanking LIMS use cases in pharma, biotech, and clinical research sample management.
• Cryoport: Specialist in cold chain logistics and cryogenic transport/storage for life sciences, particularly cell and gene therapy. Highly comparable on cryogenic sample handling, pharma/biotech customer base, and regenerative medicine focus, but oriented to logistics rather than stationary storage.

Emerging players

• Titian Software: Specialized sample management software provider focused on biological sample libraries and biobanks. Direct overlap with Limfinity Biobanking LIMS in pharma and biorepository workflows, though smaller scale than Matrical/Azenta.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/brooksglobal
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/AzentaLifeSciences
• Facebookfacebook.com/brooksautomationinc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/matrical-bioscience

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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