About Aurora
Since 1990, Aurora has been serving the global scientific research community through the development of innovative laboratory solutions. Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, the company started manufacturing analytical instrumentation based on a patented capacitively coupled plasma emission technology.
In 2000, Aurora became the first to develop a non-radioactive, label-free technology for the study and high throughput screening of ion channel and transporter targets. This technology has been rapidly incorporated into many pharmaceutical drug discovery pipelines and academic labs. Capitalizing on this expertise in high throughput technologies, Aurora expanded its products to include the VERSA series of automated liquid handling platforms aimed at the life science, molecular diagnostics, and precision medicine fields. We are committed to improving the quality of human and environmental health by providing products and services that facilitate higher throughput while enhancing quality, accuracy, and precision.
Since 2003, Aurora has been the host of the annual Precision Medicine and Ion Channel Retreat. This conference is designed to bring together industry and leading academic researchers to share knowledge, exchange ideas, and establish fruitful partnerships. This conference alternates every year between Canada and China, attracting leading scientists from around the world to engage in thought-provoking discussions on drug discovery and personalized medicine. It allows Aurora and the community to keep a pulse on cutting-edge technology and innovative research.
In 2007, Aurora Biomed opened its Asia sales and services center to facilitate expansion into the rapidly growing Asia market. To further expand Aurora’s market reach, an active network of distributors based in over 80 countries worldwide providing sales and service support to customers was developed.
Application Sectors
Aurora’s product range includes automated solutions and instrumentation for a variety of application sectors:
Automated Liquid Handling Systems
Aurora Biomed’s VERSA™ Series streamlines research by enhancing efficiency, reproducibility, and data quality across healthcare, pharma, biotech, agriculture, food science, and forensics. These versatile workstations reduce reagent costs and free up researchers’ time for critical tasks. Each system is fully customizable to support specific protocols, labware, and kit chemistries, ensuring maximum flexibility.
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Elemental Analysis Solutions
Aurora Biomed delivers high-performance elemental analysis with cutting-edge instrumentation, including TRACE™ Atomic Absorption Spectrometers, LUMINA™ Atomic Fluorescence Spectrometers, UV-Vis Spectrophotometers, and TRANSFORM™ Microwave Digestion Systems for precise sample preparation.
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Ion Channel Research Solutions
Aurora Biomed’s Ion Channel Reader (ICR) series integrates atomic absorption spectrometry with a patented microsampling process for precise ion flux measurements in cell-based assays. Designed for high sensitivity, high throughput, and cost efficiency, the ICR series is ideal for pharmaceutical and academic research focused on ion channels, transporters, and drug discovery.
Our Ion Channel Screening solutions include ICR 8000 & 12000, atomic absorption-based Ion Channel Readers, Assays, and Cell Line Licensing—supporting voltage-gated, ligand-gated, stretch-activated channels, and ion transporters in a compact benchtop system.
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Customized OEM Robotics & Automation Solutions
Aurora Biomed leverages decades of innovation to provide standard and custom OEM solutions tailored for seamless automation and integration. We prioritize competitive pricing, reliability, and quality, ensuring successful OEM partnerships.
Our portfolio includes Autosamplers, Syringe Pumps, and Custom Liquid Handling Workstations—designed to eliminate manual processes and enhance efficiency. Our expert engineers collaborate with your team to accelerate software and hardware integration, optimizing liquid handling and robotic components for streamlined workflows.
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