Warner Instruments

What Warner Instruments does

Warner Instruments, founded in 1988 in Hamden, Connecticut by Burton Warner and Victor Pantani, is a specialty designer and manufacturer of biomedical instrumentation for electrophysiological, cellular, and neurological sciences research. The company is credited with introducing the first commercially available imaging and recording chambers in the early 1990s and is recognized for its temperature control and perfusion instrumentation. Its catalog is organized around seven functional pillars: ephys systems and electronics (including HEKA EPC 10 USB patch clamp amplifiers and STG5/STG4000 stimulus generators); epithelial transport / Ussing chamber systems (SmartUSSING, NaviCyte horizontal and vertical configurations); chambers (Series 20 and Series 40 imaging and recording chambers, oocyte, field stimulation, and microincubation chambers); perfusion (VCS computer-controlled valve controllers, SF-77C fast-step perfusion, peristaltic pumps, manifolds); temperature control (TC-324C/TC-344C/CL-100 controllers, in-line solution heaters, objective warmers); microincubation; and ephys tools (Sensapex piezo micromanipulators, uMc pressure controllers, capillary glass, programmable pipette pullers, micromanipulators, vibration isolation).

The business operates a direct-to-researcher GTM model via the warneronline.com e-commerce storefront, phone-based sales and technical support, and a distributor network covering more than 30 countries across North America, EMEA, APAC, and LATAM, with regional sales offices in Germany and China and a Multi Channel Systems-branded online shop serving Europe and Australia. Products are sold under unit pricing (ranging from approximately $65 for basic heated platforms to over $5,000 for integrated multi-channel pressure controllers), targeting academic research institutions and pre-clinical R&D/life science customers. Warner has been a wholly-owned brand of Harvard Bioscience, Inc. since 2001, with company and corporate offices co-located at Harvard Bioscience's Holliston, Massachusetts headquarters (84 October Hill Road). The legal entity of record is Harvard Bioscience, Inc.; Warner does not disclose standalone revenue, has no independent funding rounds, and operates alongside sibling brands including HEKA, Multi Channel Systems, Biochrom, BTX, CMA Microdialysis, Data Sciences International, Hugo Sachs Elektronik, and Panlab within the Harvard Bioscience portfolio. The current sales channels include a dedicated sales line (833-668-8632), customer service (800-232-2380), and technical support (800-547-6766), with regional APAC support routed through [email protected].

Name

Warner Instruments

Legal name

Harvard Bioscience, Inc.

Website

https://warneronline.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Warner Instruments designs and manufactures specialized biomedical instruments — including imaging chambers, perfusion systems, temperature controllers, and patch clamp and Ussing chamber setups — for academic and pre-clinical electrophysiology, cellular, and neurological research labs worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrophysiology Research Equipment

NAICS

Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510), Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516), Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845), Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826), Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825)

akta.pro primary industry

Microscopy, Imaging & Flow Cytometry Instruments (HLAGAIAE)

Keywords

• Electrophysiology equipment
• Patch clamp systems
• Biomedical research instruments
• Cell biology devices
• Neuroscience lab tools

Headquarters

HQ city

Hamden

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Biomedical research equipment sales: Direct sales of specialized biomedical devices including chambers, temperature controllers, perfusion systems, and electrophysiology tools to research laboratories and institutions.
2. Valve control systems and accessories: Sale of VCS computer-controlled valve control systems and replacement parts including pinch valves, PTFE valves, mini valves, and associated components.
3. Peripheral components and consumables: Replacement parts, tubing (PE-10, PE-50, PE-90, PE-160), syringes, electrodes, and accessories for their core product lines.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Warner Instruments designs, develops, and manufactures specialized biomedical devices for electrophysiological, cellular, and neurological sciences research. Its portfolio spans imaging and recording chambers, temperature controllers, perfusion and valve control systems, Ussing chamber systems for epithelial transport, micromanipulators, capillary glass, pipette pullers, microincubators, and patch clamp amplifiers/stimulus generators. The company sells these instruments and consumables to academic and pre-clinical research laboratories worldwide.

Product overview

Warner Instruments is a specialized biomedical instrumentation company designing, developing, and manufacturing products for electrophysiological, cellular, and neurological sciences research. The company offers an extensive portfolio of products organized into major categories: Ephys Systems and Electronics (including patch clamp setups, STG5 and STG4000 Series stimulus generators, HEKA EPC 10 amplifiers), Epithelial Transport/Ussing Systems (SmartUSSING, NaviCyte Horizontal and Vertical Ussing Systems, TC-120 Thermocirculator), Chambers (Series 20 and Series 40 chambers in various configurations including RC-series imaging chambers, oocyte chambers, field stimulation chambers, microincubation chambers, heated platforms in PH and PM Series), Perfusion (VCS Computer-controlled Valve Control System, SF-77C Fast-Step Perfusion Systems, peristaltic pumps, manifolds), Temperature Control (TC-324C/TC-344C/CL-100 temperature controllers, SC-20 inline heaters, solution heaters), Microincubation (DH-35iL/DH-40iL culture dish incubators, culture dish platforms), Ephys Tools (Sensapex piezo micromanipulators and uMc pressure control, capillary glass including Clark Borosilicate and Premium series, pipette pullers PMP-102/107, microforges, MM-33 manual micromanipulators, vibration isolation platforms), Biosensing (Ag/AgCl electrodes, electrode accessories), and Cell Biology Tools (Dolan-Jenner illuminators, stage adapters, tubing, syringes, slice anchors). The company introduced the first commercially available imaging and recording chambers in the early 1990s and continues to innovate with new products like the STG5 Stimulus Generator, SmartUSSING system, and VCS Valve Control System.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• STG5 Stimulus Generator All-in-one voltage and current stimulus generator for electrophysiology applications, with output range up to 16 mA, scalable 2–8 channels, 5 µs reaction time, and MC_Stimulus III software.
• STG4000 Series MCS Stimulus Generators Configurable stimulus generators for electrophysiology applications with selectable output ranges and channel configurations.
• EPC 10 USB Patch Clamp Amplifiers HEKA patch clamp amplifiers for measuring changes in membrane potential in electrophysiology experiments, offered through Warner Instruments as a sister brand.
• SmartUSSING Ussing Chamber System Vertical multi-chamber Ussing system with automatic amplifier calibration, USSING Control software, supporting up to 6 chambers per holder and up to 24 chambers in parallel, including automated DC-offset and fluid resistance compensation.
• NaviCyte Horizontal Ussing System Horizontal configuration Ussing chamber system for epithelial transport measurements.
• NaviCyte Vertical Ussing System Vertical configuration Ussing chamber system for epithelial transport measurements with standard and low volume chamber options.
• TC-120 Thermocirculator Thermocirculator for precise temperature control during Ussing chamber experiments.
• VCS Computer-controlled Valve Control System Touch-screen valve controller supporting up to 8 channels with pinch, PTFE, or mini valve options; PC software control, USB connectivity, and programmable valve protocols for automating solution delivery to chambers.
• SF-77C/SF-77CLT/SF-77CST Perfusion Fast-Step Systems Fast-step perfusion systems for rapid solution exchange during electrophysiology experiments.
• PPS2 MCS Peristaltic Pump Perfusion System Peristaltic pump-based perfusion system for controlled fluid delivery in experimental setups.
• TC-344C Dual Channel Temperature Controller Dual channel temperature controller supporting both heating and cooling for bipolar temperature management applications.
• TC-324C Single Channel Temperature Controller Single channel temperature controller for heat-only applications.
• CL-100 Single Channel Bipolar Temperature Controller Single channel bipolar controller for heat/cool temperature control.
• SC-20 In-line Solution Heater/Cooler In-line solution heater/cooler for temperature control of perfusate during experiments.
• Series 20 Chambers Comprehensive line of imaging and recording chambers in closed bath, open bath, fast exchange, low profile, and specialty configurations for diverse experimental requirements.
• Series 40 Chambers Larger format imaging and recording chambers for specialized applications requiring greater bath dimensions.
• RC-26 / RC-26G Open Diamond Bath Imaging Chambers Large volume open diamond bath recording chambers (150–234 µl) accommodating large specimens such as slice preparations, compatible with upright or inverted microscopy for patch clamp and imaging applications.
• Sensapex Piezo Micromanipulator Ultra-stable piezo micromanipulator with the world's smallest footprint, 20 mm travel in all axes, 5 nm resolution, battery-powered operation for low noise, zero-drift solid-state technology, and Ethernet PC interface.
• Sensapex uMc Automated Pressure Control Automated pressure controller for patch clamp with 1 or 4 channels, -70 to +70 kPa range, 7 Pa resolution, 4 ms switching time, and open-source SDK with Python wrappers.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

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

• Harvard BiosciencecoreOthersHarvard Bioscience acquired Warner Instruments in 2001. Warner is currently a member of Harvard Bioscience's family of brands. Harvard Bioscience is the parent company providing corporate infrastructure and governance.
• Multi Channel SystemsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFormerly Smart Ephys, Multi Channel Systems serves as a key distribution channel for Warner products in Europe and Australia through their online shop. Multi Channel Systems is focused on precise scientific measuring instrumentation in electrophysiology.
• HEKAcoreTechnology or IntegrationHEKA Elektronik is a sister brand under Harvard Bioscience, specializing in sophisticated instrumentation and software for biomedical and industrial research. HEKA patch clamp amplifiers (EPC 10 USB) are offered through Warner Instruments.
• BiochromminorOthersBiochrom Ltd. is a Harvard Bioscience brand specializing in Amino Acid Analyzers and UV/Visible Spectrophotometers. Part of the HBIO Global Brands ecosystem.
• Hugo Sachs ElektronikminorOthersHugo Sachs Elektronik - Harvard Apparatus GmbH is a Harvard Bioscience brand focused on advanced tools for physiology research.
• PanlabminorOthersPanlab, S.L. - Harvard Apparatus Spain is a Harvard Bioscience brand and leading manufacturer of products for life science research in Spain.
• BTX Molecular Delivery SystemsminorOthersBTX is a Harvard Bioscience brand pioneering molecular delivery products including electroporation and electrofusion systems.
• CMA MicrodialysisminorOthersCMA Microdialysis is a Harvard Bioscience brand developing and marketing unique solutions for microdialysis research.
• Data Sciences InternationalminorOthersData Sciences International (DSI) is a Harvard Bioscience brand focused on innovation built on history of performance in preclinical research.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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