What Raykol Instrument Group does

Raykol Instrument Group (legal entity Raykol Group (XiaMen) Corp., Ltd.) is a Xiamen, China-headquartered manufacturer of automated laboratory sample-preparation systems, analytical equipment, consumables, and life-science tools. The portfolio spans six branded product lines (RayCure consumables, XTrust digestion and SPME, Fotector solid-phase extraction, Vitae liquid handling and PCR setup, AutoBio nucleic acid extraction, and iLab software) and more than fifty instrument SKUs covering homogenization, solid-phase extraction, QuEChERS, nitrogen and vacuum evaporation, microwave and graphite digestion, automated liquid handling, PCR/NGS library preparation, and dried-blood-spot processing. The technical core is a modular automation architecture with proprietary centralized control via the iRay Smart Lab software, designed so customers can add or upgrade functional modules rather than replace whole systems.

The company sells to food-safety laboratories, environmental monitoring agencies, pharmaceutical manufacturers, biotech and life-science researchers, and public-health organizations, with named customers including Sanjiu Pharmaceutical, the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the Shanghai Environmental Monitoring Centre, the Sichuan Analysis and Testing Centre, and Yinqing Biotech. Revenue is generated through one-time hardware sales of instruments, recurring sales of consumables (RayCure SPE columns, QuEChERS kits, ceramic homogenizers, residual-DNA detection kits, SPME fibers), and pre- and post-sales technical services. Distribution runs through a worldwide distributor network plus direct enterprise sales and strategic partnerships (notably Agilent Technologies China for integrated analytical workflows). Raykol holds ISO 13485:2016 certification and CE marking on key products, supports an 8-language website, and markets primarily to enterprise, government, and regulated testing customers globally.

Name

Raykol Instrument Group

Legal name

Raykol Group (XiaMen) Corp., Ltd.

Website

https://www.raykolgroup.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Laboratory Automation Equipment

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Laboratory automation equipment
• Automated sample preparation
• Solid phase extraction systems
• QuEChERS extraction systems
• Analytical lab instruments

Headquarters

HQ city

Xiamen

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Laboratory Equipment Sales: Sale of automated laboratory systems including sample preparation equipment, analytical instruments, and integrated workstations. Revenue generated from one-time hardware purchases with varying configurations.
2. Laboratory Consumables: Sales of consumable products including SPE cartridges, QuEChERS extraction and clean-up kits, ceramic homogenizers, SPME fibers, and sample tubes. Provides recurring revenue stream from consumable usage.
3. Technical Support Services: Pre-sales product selection guidance and after-sales technical support services. Includes installation, training, and maintenance support.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Raykol Instrument Group develops, manufactures, and sells automated laboratory sample preparation systems, analytical laboratory instruments (SPE, QuEChERS, evaporation, digestion, homogenization, liquid handling, PCR setup, nucleic acid extraction), and laboratory consumables including SPE columns, QuEChERS kits, ceramic homogenizers, and SPME fibers. The company serves enterprise laboratories, research institutions, government agencies, and pharmaceutical companies globally through direct sales and distributor networks, complemented by pre-sales technical consultation and after-sales support services.

Product overview

Raykol Instrument Group (RayKol Group (XiaMen) Corp., Ltd.) is a laboratory automation equipment manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of automated sample preparation systems and analytical laboratory equipment. The product portfolio is organized into four main categories: Integration for Lab Automation (ISP series workstations, DRQ automated QuEChERS systems, IDL liquid dispensing/separation systems), Analytical Laboratory Equipment (automated homogenizers, SPE systems including Fotector series and ASPE Ultra, nitrogen evaporators including Auto EVA series and Auto EVA Mini, vacuum evaporators including MPE series, automated liquid handling stations including AP300 and BP100, Vitae PCR/workstation series, microwave digestion systems including XT-iMD/XT-9910/XT-9930, graphite digestion systems), Laboratory Consumables (RayCure SPE columns, QuEChERS extraction/clean-up kits, ceramic homogenizers, XTrust SPME fibers), and Life-science Products (AutoBio nucleic acid extraction systems, SAP-20 dried blood spot puncher, EVA Mini 96 sample drier, Vitae PCR setup systems). The company focuses on food safety, environmental science, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and life science applications with products that automate sample preparation workflows including homogenization, extraction, purification, concentration, and detection.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RayCure: Laboratory consumables brand including SPE columns, QuEChERS extraction kits, QuEChERS clean-up kits, and ceramic homogenizers.
• XTrust
• Fotector
• Vitae
• AutoBio
• iLab

Products and services

• ISP Series Multifunctional Sample Preparation Workstation Modular automated workstation featuring a scalable design that adapts to application changes through functional module upgrades. Combines homogenization, solid phase extraction, oscillation, centrifugation, and evaporation modules for laboratories performing food safety, environmental, pharmaceutical, and life science sample preparation.
• DRQ Automated QuEChERS Extraction System Automated benchtop sample preparation system specialized in the QuEChERS method for pesticide and veterinary drug residue detection. Performs liquid dispensing, shaking, centrifugation, and layer separation automatically, processing up to 60 samples per run.
• DRQ-B Automated Concentration and Filtration Platform Integrates concentration, internal standard addition, volume adjustment, and filtration into a single automated process for sample preparation prior to chromatographic analysis. Targeted at food safety and environmental laboratories.
• IDL 50 Series Automated Liquid Dispensing and Separation Systems Includes IDL 50A automated solvent dispensing system using double high-precision syringe pumps for quantitative solvent addition to large sample batches, and IDL 50S automated liquid separation system with dual-channel syringe pump for pipetting quantitative upper layer with liquid level sensor detection. Compatible with 15mL and 50mL centrifuge tubes.
• AH-50 Automated Homogenizer High-throughput automated tissue homogenizer with extraction solution dispensing function. Processes up to 36 samples per run with automatic sample rack type identification for high-volume homogenization workflows.
• AH-40 Automated Homogenizer High-throughput automated homogenizer substituting manual homogenization. Homogenizes up to 32 samples per run with various rinsing modes including spray rinsing, with CE certification.
• V20 Automated Tissue Grinder Automated tissue grinder for versatile and efficient grinding of biological tissue samples in laboratory settings, suitable for research and pharmaceutical QC applications.
• MTV3000 Multi-Tube Vortex Mixer Multi-tube vortex mixer for efficient mixing of samples with adjustable speed control, suitable for batch sample preparation in analytical laboratories.
• SPEva Automated SPE & Evaporation System Integrated system combining solid phase extraction and nitrogen evaporation. Automatically completes conditioning, sample loading, rinsing, drying, and elution with simultaneous solvent evaporation for streamlined sample preparation.
• Fotector Series Automated Solid Phase Extraction Systems Automated SPE systems including Fotector 02HT (2 channels), Fotector Plus (6 channels), Fotector 08HT (8 channels), and FS 360 (6 channels with flexible cartridge configurations). Designed for large to high-throughput sample preparation with precise flow rate control and remote real-time monitoring.
• ASPE Ultra Automated Solid Phase Extraction System Fully automated SPE system for water sample analysis with independent pump-valve system for parallelism and reproducibility. Available in 6 and 8 channel configurations for environmental monitoring laboratories.
• Auto SPE-06D Automated Solid Phase Extraction System Compact automated SPE system for extraction and concentration of trace organic compounds in aqueous samples. Processes 6 samples simultaneously, designed for routine trace analysis workflows.
• Fotector 02P Portable Solid Phase Extraction System Compact automated SPE system with built-in gas source for evaporation. Designed for rapid on-site sample preparation of large-volume water samples for field-based environmental testing.
• Auto EVA 80 Automated Parallel Nitrogen Evaporator High-throughput nitrogen evaporation system with needle following function for efficient parallel evaporation. Processes up to 80 samples per batch for laboratories requiring high-volume sample concentration.
• Auto EVA 12 Automated Parallel Nitrogen Evaporator Nitrogen blow-down evaporation system with endpoint detection for 12 samples in parallel. Features optical sensors and water bath heating for precise evaporation control in routine sample preparation.
• Auto EVA Mini Automated Parallel Nitrogen Evaporator Compact nitrogen evaporation system for small-volume samples including 96-well microplates and 2mL centrifuge vials, suited for life science and pharmaceutical laboratories.
• Auto EVA Series Automated Nitrogen Evaporation System Automated parallel evaporator for large batch samples with water bath heating and nitrogen blowing. Supports remote control via Android devices for flexible laboratory operation.
• MPE Pro Automated Vacuum Evaporation System High-throughput vacuum evaporation system with precise vacuum gradient control and automatic condensation recovery. Multiple configurations available for different sample volumes.
• MPE ASR Automated Solvent Recovery Unit Automated condensation receiving module with precise pressure control for vacuum evaporation. Features 20-step gradient control and smart waste discharge system for solvent recovery in analytical workflows.
• MPE Automated Vacuum Parallel Evaporator Vacuum parallel evaporation system combining rotary evaporation benefits with high-throughput nitrogen evaporator capabilities. Enables simultaneous concentration of 16 samples for medium-throughput workflows.
• AP300 Automated Liquid Handling Station Automated liquid handling station for preparation and management of standard solutions. Features three syringes with different ranges and covers data entry, solution preparation, and experimental data recording for analytical QC workflows.
• BP100 Automated Liquid Handling Station Automated microbiology dispensing system combining three-axis mechanical arm with high-precision peristaltic pump. Accommodates up to 320 test tubes for high-volume microbiology workflows.
• Vitae 100 Automated PCR Reaction Setup Workstation Automated PCR setup system for precise distribution from centrifuge vials to PCR plates. Used for PCR reactions and NGS library construction in life science and clinical research laboratories.
• Vitae M96 Automated Liquid Handling Workstation Economical fully automatic pipetting workstation for 96-well microplates. Completes plate filling, reagent adding, and sample transferring with high precision for life science and clinical applications.
• XT-iMD Series Microwave Digestion System Microwave digestion instrument with rapid heating and uniform microwave distribution. Processes up to 16 or 42 samples with multiple safety measures for trace metal analysis in environmental and pharmaceutical laboratories.
• XT-9910 Microwave Digestion System Compact entry-level microwave digestion system for closed-vessel acid digestion. Processes 8 samples with 35L microwave cavity for routine trace analysis in smaller laboratories.
• XT-9930 Microwave Digestion System High-throughput top-loaded microwave digestion system with 75L chamber. Processes up to 42 samples with precise temperature and non-contact pressure sensors for inorganic sample preparation.
• Auto GDA Series Automated Graphite Digestion System Automated graphite digestion system with Teflon mechanical arm. Includes Auto GDA 72 (up to 72 samples) and Auto GDA 36 (up to 36 samples) configurations with encircled heating and graphical software interface.
• M36 Graphite Digestion Equipment High-efficiency digestion apparatus for large sample volumes. Processes up to 36 samples for elemental analysis prior to AAS and ICP-MS in environmental and metallurgical laboratories.
• HE Series Lab Hotplates Lab hotplate series including HE T220 (anti-corrosion aluminum alloy and Teflon surface, up to 220°C), HE C400 (glass-ceramic with corrosion-resistant design, up to 390°C), and HE G460 (graphite hotplate with 600x400mm heating area, up to 440°C). For routine sample heating and digestion workflows.
• AutoBio Series Automated Nucleic Acid Extraction Systems Automatic sample preparation systems for biological products. Includes AutoBio-16P (1-16 samples per run) and AutoBio-32P (1-32 samples per run) with intelligent software and built-in filter safety hood with UV lamp. Designed for residual host cell DNA detection in biological products.
• SAP-20 Dried Blood Spot Punching System Automatic puncher for dried blood spot sampling used in clinical and research applications for sample collection and preparation.
• EVA Mini 96 96-well-plate Sample-drier Automated sample drier for 96-well plates with temperature control and unified flow rate per channel for life science and pharmaceutical laboratories.
• Mini Lids Automatic Capping Machine Fully automatic EP tube cap opener for effortless, safe, and efficient cap handling in clinical and life science laboratories.
• M-96S Semi-Liquid Handling Workstation Semi-automated liquid handling workstation for various pipetting applications in life science and analytical laboratories.
• RayCure SPE Columns Pre-packed SPE columns including C18, HLB, Silica, Florisil, AL-A/N/B, GCB, MCX, WCX, MAX, WAX, NH2, PSA, and mixed-mode columns for analytical sample preparation. Compatible with RayKol automated SPE systems.
• RayCure QuEChERS Extraction Kits Extraction kits for QuEChERS workflow with aluminum bar package design. Available in AOAC 2007.01 and EN 15662 method configurations for pesticide residue analysis in food and environmental samples.
• RayCure QuEChERS Clean-up Kits Purification kits with sorbents and salts for various sample matrices including fruits, vegetables, meats, and pigmented samples for QuEChERS sample clean-up.
• RayCure QuEChERS Ceramic Homogenizers Inert ceramic homogenizers compatible with RayCure QuEChERS extraction and clean-up kits. Available in 50mL, 15mL, and 2mL tube sizes for sample homogenization in food safety workflows.
• XTrust SPME Fiber Solid phase microextraction fibers with color coding for various analyte types. Compatible with automated and manual injection for gas chromatography (GC) workflows.
• MASS-M01 Manual SPME Sampling Stand Manual SPME sampling stand with metal sand bath heating. Digital temperature control up to 340°C with PC remote control for solid phase microextraction workflows.
• Liquid Waste Collection Container Collection system for liquid waste from laboratory automation equipment for safe handling and disposal of solvent waste.
• Vitae PCR Set-up Automatic System Automated system for PCR setup, serial dilution, sample transfer, and reagent distribution for molecular biology and clinical diagnostic laboratories.
• iRay Smart Lab Software Laboratory information management software for centralized control, automated scheduling of sample preparation workflows, sample management, full traceability of operations, and energy/reagent monitoring. Sold as a standalone software platform controlling RayKol automation hardware.

Quantifiable outcome

• ISP750 system processes nearly 200 sample tests daily with 70%-110% accuracy for pesticide residue detection across 100+ food matrices
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 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.

• Agilent Technologies (China)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership to promote innovation for laboratory automation solutions. Agilent Technologies and RayKol Group collaborate to deliver integrated automated laboratory systems combining Agilent's analytical instrumentation with RayKol's sample preparation automation.
• Sichuan Analysis and Testing CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for laboratory automation development. The partnership focuses on advancing analytical testing capabilities through integrated automation solutions for environmental, food safety, and pharmaceutical testing applications.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Agilent Technologies: Global analytical instrument leader with chromatography, mass spectrometry, and sample-prep automation offerings. Both a Core strategic partner of RayKol and a competitor in adjacent SPE, digestion, and automated sample-prep categories.
• Mettler Toledo: Global precision instruments company with lab balances, pH meters, automated liquid handling, and pipetting solutions. Comparable in providing workflow-critical lab equipment and consumables to regulated QC labs.
• PerkinElmer: Broad life-sciences and analytical instrument portfolio including sample-prep automation, digestion systems, and chromatography. Comparable in scope of analytical lab equipment serving food, environmental, and pharma end markets.

Direct peers

• Hamilton Company: Privately held US manufacturer of laboratory automation workstations, liquid handlers, and sample-prep robots (Microlab STAR, Nimbus). Directly comparable to RayKol in modular pipetting, SPE, and integrated workflow automation for analytical labs.
• GERSTEL: German specialist in automated sample preparation for GC and LC, including SPE, SPME, and thermal desorption robotics. Closely comparable in automated SPE and SPME product categories and analytical-lab target customers.
• Tecan: Swiss publicly listed leader in laboratory automation, liquid handling workstations, and reader/incubator systems. Overlaps directly with RayKol's Vitae pipetting, AutoBio extraction, and integrated lab-automation offerings.
• Analytik Jena: German manufacturer of analytical instrumentation including sample-prep automation, digestion, and elemental analysis systems. Closely comparable in product mix (digestion + liquid handling) and target end markets (food, environmental, pharma).
• CEM Corporation: US manufacturer of microwave digestion systems and other sample-prep instruments. Directly competes with RayKol's XTrust/XT-iMD/XT-9910/XT-9930 microwave digestion line in elemental-analysis sample preparation.
• Beckman Coulter Life Sciences (Danaher): Major player in liquid handlers (Biomek), automated nucleic-acid extraction, and lab robotics. Direct competitor in sample-prep automation, particularly against RayKol's Vitae and AutoBio product lines.
• Eppendorf: German manufacturer of liquid handling systems (epMotion), pipettes, and consumables. Direct peer in automated pipetting workstations and consumables (tips, tubes) that pair with RayKol's Vitae and RayCure product families.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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