AutoGen, Inc.

AutoGen, Inc. is a provider of automated nucleic acid extraction equipment, consumable kits, and laboratory services. The company specializes in DNA and RNA isolation, offering a range of instrumentation that utilizes various technologies including magnetic bead-based, column-based, and precipitation-based isolation methods. In addition to its own platforms, such as the FlexSTAR+ and QuickGene systems, AutoGen provides outsourced extraction laboratory services, acting as a boutique partner for research and clinical laboratories. The company also distributes specialized sample storage solutions and preparation tools, including 2D barcoded tubes and automated capping systems through partnerships with manufacturers like LVL Technologies and Isohelix.

These solutions are designed to support biobanks, academic institutions, contract research organizations, and diagnostic centers by improving processing throughput, sample security, and workflow efficiency. By offering integrated sample management—covering everything from collection and extraction to storage—AutoGen aims to help laboratories reduce labor, save costs, and ensure high-quality nucleic acid yields for downstream applications like NGS, PCR, and SNP genotyping. Headquartered in Holliston, Massachusetts, the company emphasizes a personalized, high-responsiveness service model, providing U.S.-based technical support and customized protocol development to meet unique project requirements.