QInstruments improves human health and life science through sample preparation automation. The company designs and builds innovative solutions for mixing and temperature control of molecular samples on robotic platforms such as the BioShake® as well as fast and easy to use accessories that accelerate and streamline discovery. QInstruments offers highly flexible, modular solutions that provide its clients with the ability to upgrade and reconfigure their automation equipment as their assays or technology changes.
The strong intellectual portfolio consists of several own patents, in the areas and methods for mixing, temperature control, centrifugation, and sample processing. QInstruments intends to develop further its technologies platforms to maintain a technological edge and a strong proprietary position.
The GERMAN company was founded in 2003 by the engineers Olaf Simmat and Christian Stange.