Overview
Covaris provides Adaptive Focused Acoustics (AFA) technology for pre-analytical sample preparation in life sciences and pharma, including DNA/RNA shearing, chromatin fragmentation, and extraction from FFPE, plasma, and dried blood spots. Their focused-ultrasonicators support low- to ultra-high throughput workflows with automation integration, consumables, and software for seamless compatibility with existing systems. The company partners with life sciences leaders to deliver reproducible, isothermal, non-contact processing.
Frequently asked questions
- What sample preparation applications does Covaris support?
- Covaris supports DNA/RNA/chromatin shearing, DNA/RNA/total NA/protein extraction from FFPE, cfDNA extraction from plasma, and DNA extraction from dried blood spots, among high-throughput biology workflows.
- Can Covaris instruments integrate with lab automation?
- Yes, Covaris AFA instruments and high-throughput focused-ultrasonicators are designed for integration with laboratory automation systems, including remote setup, scheduling, and partnerships with leaders like Hamilton and Twist Bioscience.
- What are the key features of Covaris technology?
- Covaris AFA technology offers reproducible, isothermal, non-contact processing with precision temperature control, small footprint, and compatibility across low- to ultra-high throughput needs.