What Braintree Scientific does

Braintree Scientific is a women-owned small business founded in 1980 and headquartered in Braintree, Massachusetts, that supplies specialized laboratory research equipment and consumables for preclinical animal research. The company serves life science research institutions, pharmaceutical and biotechnology firms, and academic medical centers conducting animal studies, with sales restricted to qualified commercial or institutional buyers. Its catalog spans more than 15 major product categories, including restraint and handling systems, catheters and tubing (Micro-Renathane, RenaPulse, RenaSil), surgical instruments, anesthesia and euthanasia systems, stereotaxic instruments, capsule dosing equipment, rodent behavioral mazes, animal identification systems, and individually ventilated cages (Innocage IVC). The company has expanded into automated monitoring with the AnyCage Lite home cage monitoring system, the Mouse Matrix high-throughput identification and tracking system, and an Environmental Monitoring System for housing-area conditions.

The core technology is a curated distribution and proprietary-brand manufacturing model for laboratory animal research supplies, where Braintree Scientific either private-labels or owns brands (Micro-Renathane, RenaPulse, RenaSil, DecapiCones, AnyCage) and bundles them with third-party instruments into a one-stop catalog for preclinical researchers. Revenue is generated primarily through direct product sales on a BigCommerce-powered e-commerce storefront and via phone orders, with publicly disclosed per-unit and bulk pricing (including case quantities for consumables and cages) and tax-exempt purchasing available to qualified institutions. International customers outside the US and Canada are served exclusively through a network of authorized international distributors. The go-to-market is primarily catalog- and e-commerce-driven, with a long-running annual printed product catalog — featuring distinctive artistic cover designs — serving as a brand identity asset.

Name

Braintree Scientific

Legal name

Braintree Scientific

Website

https://braintreesci.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Braintree Scientific is a women-owned US distributor and proprietary-brand supplier founded in 1980 that sells specialized laboratory animal research equipment, consumables, and automated monitoring systems to life science research institutions, pharma/biotech companies, and academic medical centers via e-commerce and international distributors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Laboratory Research Equipment

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Laboratory Apparatus & Furniture (3821)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Laboratory Consumables & Plasticware (Tips, Tubes, Plates, Filters) (HLAGAIAH)

Keywords

• Laboratory research supplies
• Animal research equipment
• Preclinical research products
• Life science supplies
• Lab animal handling

Headquarters

HQ city

Braintree

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Braintree Scientific generates revenue through direct sales of laboratory research products including restraints, catheters, surgical tools, feeding equipment, and specialized research apparatus. Products are sold in various quantities with per-unit pricing, bulk packaging options, and the company offers both disposable and reusable items across their product lines.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Braintree Scientific distributes and supplies laboratory research equipment and consumables for life science research, specializing in products for preclinical animal research including rodents and other laboratory animals. The company offers specialized product lines including catheters (Micro-Renathane, RenaPulse, RenaSil), surgical instruments, restraint systems, individually ventilated cages, anesthesia systems, and home cage monitoring equipment.

Product overview

Braintree Scientific is a women-owned small business established in 1980, serving the life science industry with laboratory research products and new technology. The company offers a comprehensive catalog of over 15 major product categories spanning animal restraint and handling equipment, catheter and tubing supplies, surgical tools, anesthesia systems, monitoring equipment, and specialized research apparatus. Key product lines include the AnyCage Lite home cage monitoring system with environmental monitoring and the UID Mouse Matrix for automated animal tracking; Innocage individually ventilated cage systems; specialized restrainers for mice and rats including Decapicones and Tailveiner systems; comprehensive catheter and tubing solutions including Micro-Renathane, RenaSil silicone, and pre-made catheters; precision syringe pumps; surgical instruments and micro-surgical tools; complete anesthesia delivery systems; stereotaxic instruments for neuroscience research; capsule dosing equipment; rodent behavioral mazes; and temperature management solutions. The products serve research institutions, pharmaceutical companies, and academic laboratories conducting animal research.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AnyCage Lite Home Cage Monitoring System Automated home cage monitoring system with data collection software for tracking animal activity, providing researchers with continuous behavioral and physiological data from individually housed animals.
• Environmental Monitoring System Environmental monitoring system for laboratory animal housing, tracking parameters such as temperature, humidity, and other environmental conditions within animal housing areas.
• Mouse Matrix Identification and Monitoring System High-throughput mouse identification and monitoring system for automated tracking of individual animals within a cage environment.
• Mouse Restrainers Specialized restrainers designed for mice used in research procedures including injections, blood collection, and other experimental manipulations.
• Rat Restrainers Restraint devices for rats including Decapicones, Tailveiner systems, illuminated restrainers, and other specialized restraint equipment for research procedures.
• Micro-Renathane Tubing Specialized catheter and implantation tubing for laboratory animal research, available in various gauges and lengths for vascular access and fluid delivery applications.
• RenaSil Silicone Rubber Tubing Biocompatible silicone rubber tubing for catheter and fluid transfer applications in laboratory animal research.
• Pre-made Catheters Ready-to-use catheters for mice and rats including jugular vein catheters, tail vein catheters, intrathecal catheters, and specialized configurations for various research applications.
• Syringe Pumps Precision syringe pumps including programmable multi-syringe pumps, single syringe pumps, and OEM options for controlled fluid delivery in research applications.
• Surgical Tools and Instruments Comprehensive range of surgical instruments including forceps, scissors, scalpels, cauteries, micro-surgical instruments, and surgical kits for laboratory animal procedures.
• Anesthesia Systems Complete anesthesia delivery systems for laboratory animals including vaporizers, flow meters, breathing apparatus, scavenging systems, and mobile workstations for controlled inhalation anesthesia.
• Stereotaxic Instruments Precision stereotaxic instruments for brain surgery and targeted injections in laboratory animals, enabling accurate positioning for neuroscientific research.
• Capsule Dosing Equipment Oral capsule dosing equipment for administering compounds to rodents including capsule syringes, holders, and pre-filled capsules for precise oral drug delivery in research.
• Rodent Mazes Behavioral testing equipment including various maze configurations for cognitive and behavioral research in rodents.
• Temperature Measurement and Control Thermal management products including isothermal pads, warming chambers, temperature controllers, and recovery pads for maintaining optimal body temperature during and after surgical procedures.
• Animal ID Systems Identification systems for laboratory animals including microchips, ear tags, tattoo systems, and animal markers for permanent and readable identification.
• Innocage IVC Individually Ventilated Cages Individually ventilated cage systems with various filter options for individually ventilated housing of mice and rats, maintaining controlled environment and biosecurity.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• International DistributorscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBraintree Scientific maintains a network of international distributors to serve customers located outside the United States and Canada. Customers in these regions are directed to contact international distributors for product purchases.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Charles River Laboratories: Large public CRO (CRL) that supplies research models and increasingly offers end-to-end preclinical services including surgical supplies. Overlaps with Braintree Scientific as a potential supply partner (or competitor) for in-vivo research equipment and supplies.

Emerging players

• Noldus Information Technology: Behavioral research and animal tracking software and hardware vendor. Adjacent competitor to Braintree Scientific's AnyCage Lite and Mouse Matrix automated monitoring products, with stronger software depth.
• TSE Systems: Manufacturer of phenotyping, metabolic, and behavioral monitoring systems for laboratory animals. Emerging competitor and complement to Braintree Scientific's home-cage monitoring and physiology product lines.

Direct peers

• Ugo Basile: Italian manufacturer of behavioral research equipment, analgesia devices, and surgical instruments for laboratory animals. Directly comparable to Braintree Scientific's rodent mazes, surgical tools, and neuroscience product lines.
• Harvard Bioscience: Public lab equipment company (HBIO) that owns Harvard Apparatus, Stoelting, and other preclinical research instrumentation brands. Directly competes with Braintree Scientific across surgical, stereotaxic, infusion, and behavioral research equipment sold to academic and pharma researchers.
• Instech Laboratories: Specialty manufacturer of vascular access products, syringe pumps, infusion systems, and implantables for preclinical animal research. Closely comparable to Braintree Scientific's catheter, tubing, and syringe pump product lines.
• Kent Scientific: Privately held manufacturer of laboratory animal research equipment including anesthesia systems, ventilators, physiologic monitoring, and rodent restraint. Directly comparable to Braintree Scientific's anesthesia and surgical product lines serving the same customer base.
• Stoelting: Manufacturer of stereotaxic instruments, rodent behavioral testing equipment, and neuroscience research tools. Direct competitor to Braintree Scientific's stereotaxic instruments and rodent mazes product categories.
• Plastics One: Manufacturer of specialized plastics, electrodes, and catheter accessories for neuroscience and preclinical research. Closely comparable to Braintree Scientific's catheter, tubing, and electrode/implantable consumables.
• Lomir Biomedical: Manufacturer of laboratory animal research apparel including jackets, restraints, and infusion harnesses. Directly competes with Braintree Scientific's DecapiCones, Tailveiner, restraint, and jacket lines for rodent research.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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