Verified Nov 2026
Batteries & E-Mobility
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Woburn, Massachusetts
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Since 1999
Covaris is a sample preparation technology company headquartered in Woburn, Massachusetts, founded in 1999. It has an estimated 100-200 employees and an estimated annual revenue of $10-50 million, and it is privately held. The company serves the life sciences, medical, automotive, electric vehicle, and industrial equipment sectors. Its products include focused-ultrasonicators for DNA and RNA shearing, and in February 2026 it launched a new truCOVER Total RNA Kit.
Covaris at a glance
Revenue
$10-50M
Est. band
Employees
100-200
Founded
1999
Headquarters
Woburn, Massachusetts
Certifications
ISO 13485
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Medical
Industrial Equipment
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
27 years in operation (founded 1999).
Holds ISO 13485 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Covaris is a sample preparation technology company headquartered in Woburn, Massachusetts, founded in 1999. It has an estimated 100-200 employees and an estimated annual revenue of $10-50 million, and it is privately held. The company serves the life sciences, medical, automotive, electric vehicle, and industrial equipment sectors. Its products include focused-ultrasonicators for DNA and RNA shearing, and in February 2026 it launched a new truCOVER Total RNA Kit.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1999 |
Headquarters | Woburn, Massachusetts |
Employees | 100-200 |
Revenue | $10-50M (estimated) |
Primary capability | Batteries & E-Mobility |
Certifications | ISO 13485 |
What Covaris makes
Covaris holds ISO 13485 certification and develops its sample preparation instruments and consumables around its Adaptive Focused Acoustics platform.
Certifications
Covaris is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 13485 — covaris.com
Latest developments
2026-09-14 — From Sample to Sequencer a Covaris and Hamilton Partnership for Oncology NGS - Covaris (covaris.com)
2026-08-06 — Covaris Headquarters and Manufacturing Facility Relocation - Covaris (covaris.com)
2026-06-01 — Consumables - (Covaris) – awarded to Covaris Ltd (tenderroster.com)
2026-04-15 — PRESS RELEASE: PacBio and Covaris Announce Joint Workflow Enabling HiFi Sequencing of FFPE Tumor Samples - Covaris (covaris.com)
2026-02-09 — PRESS RELEASE: Covaris launches new truCOVER Total RNA Kit | Covaris (covaris.com)
2025-08-21 — Purchase of High Throughput Sonication Systems (Covaris) including Associated Consumables and Maintenance - Find a Tender (service.gov.uk)
Facilities
Covaris is headquartered in Woburn, Massachusetts. Public sources also reference these locations:
Woburn, Massachusetts — covaris.com
Company details
The company is a subsidiary of PerkinElmer, and in April 2026 it announced a joint workflow with PacBio enabling HiFi sequencing of FFPE tumor samples. Covaris was founded in 1999, has an estimated 100-200 employees, and is headquartered in Woburn, Massachusetts. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 27 years in operation (founded 1999). Holds ISO 13485 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Covaris make?
Covaris is a sample preparation technology company headquartered in Woburn, Massachusetts, founded in 1999. It has an estimated 100-200 employees and an estimated annual revenue of $10-50 million, and it is privately held. The company serves the life sciences, medical, automotive, electric vehicle, and industrial equipment sectors. Its products include focused-ultrasonicators for DNA and RNA shearing, and in February 2026 it launched a new truCOVER Total RNA Kit.
Where is Covaris headquartered?
Covaris is headquartered in Woburn, Massachusetts (14 Gill St, Woburn, Massachusetts, 01801-1721).
When was Covaris founded?
Covaris was founded in 1999.
How big is Covaris?
Covaris has an estimated 100-200 employees, with revenue in the $10-50M range (estimated).
What certifications does Covaris hold?
Covaris lists ISO 13485 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
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