TechnologyQuantera’s
Quintessential Technology
Modular tools that reshape sample prep into a fast, parallel system
Trace Level AnalysisTesting for minute compounds
Trace level analysis is the science of measuring molecules that are almost impossible to see.
These compounds exist in such tiny amounts that special preparation and detection methods are needed to identify and quantify them reliably, so no detail gets missed.
The First StepSample prep sets the standard for every result
In trace level analysis, samples must be carefully prepared to isolate the compounds of interest before they can be analyzed.
With today’s standard techniques, sample prep is often a cumbersome, chemical-heavy process that’s expensive and difficult to scale.
The Problem The bottleneck in sample prep
Across a massive global testing market processing hundreds of millions of samples each year, sample preparation remains slow, solvent heavy, and costly.
Many workflows handle samples one by one, making the process slow and chemically intensive.
Turnaround times are often measured in days, with significant room for error. Backlogs build as preparation and analysis take a while and testing remains expensive.
Much of the testing time is spent on chromatography, which sorts the molecules in a sample before measurement. Mass spectrometry then measures each molecule in a fraction of a second.
“Removing chromatography meant sample prep suddenly became the bottleneck, and that’s what led us to rethink how samples are prepared.”
Terry Bates, PhD
Quantera Founder and CEO
With the chromatography bottleneck removed, sample preparation became the limiting step — and that’s what Quantera set out to solve.
Our Modular SystemA new architecture for trace-level sample preparation
Quantera’s technology uses modular tools that transform sample preparation into a parallel, high-throughput process, significantly improving speed, consistency, and control while reducing solvent consumption.
It integrates with existing workflows with a streamlined, scalable approach that simplifies complex separations without compromising performance.
Quantera’s custom cartridges
Quantera has developed a configurable cartridge-based system that processes multiple samples in parallel.
Durable, interchangeable cartridges fit standard well-plate formats, capture molecules from liquids or vapors, and drastically reduce solvent use.
These versatile cartridges and parallel architecture make sample preparation cleaner, faster, and easier to scale.
“The detection technique we were using was very new and required a new type of extraction and a new geometry, which is how this all began.”
Terry Bates, PhD
Quantera Founder and CEO
Fast, clean, scalable sample prep
Our system makes sample preparation fast, clean, and fully scalable.
By working with existing processes, it streamlines workflows and helps scientists get actionable results faster.
Scientists can process more samples, generate higher-quality data, and keep pace with modern analytical demands.
“It should be appreciated that simple and rapid tests for chemicals often lack the definitive identification capability that mass spectrometry provides.
“Quantera’s approach uses what I call the ‘Truth Machine’: the mass spectrometer, which provides sensitive and specific analytical results.”
Jack Henion, PhD
Quantera Leadership
Precision at ScaleAs transformative as moving from film to digital
As a result of our approach, we achieve…
Faster Processing
10x faster processing
of samples.
More Throughput
Up to 60x more throughput using parallelized extraction.
Lower Cost
Save up to 65%
on costly consumables.
Facilitating WorkflowsFrom start to finish
Sample preparation sets the pace for the entire workflow.
By streamlining it from the start, every subsequent step becomes faster, simpler, and more reliable.
Quantera’s modular tools work with both traditional and chromatography-free instruments, enabling labs to process more samples, reduce waste, and lower costs — making high-quality testing faster and more accessible across industries.
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Quantera delivers fast, simple, and elegant workflows while dramatically lowering costs and expanding access to high-quality analytical testing.