Eppendorf

Eppendorf is a German company that designs, manufactures, and markets laboratory equipment for life-science research. Headquartered in Hamburg, it produces pipettes, automated liquid-handling systems, disposable labware, and related services. The brand is best known for its Eppendorf tubes, the small disposable microcentrifuge tubes widely used for sample storage, preparation, and centrifugation in molecular biology and biochemistry.

Product lines include adjustable and electronic pipettes, pipette tips under the epT.I.P.S. brand, microcentrifuge tubes in various volumes, and centrifuges, along with analytical instruments such as spectrophotometers. The company also offers automation solutions and software to support laboratory workflows, aiming to improve precision, efficiency, and user ergonomics in research and production settings.

History and operations: Eppendorf originated in Hamburg in the mid-20th century and evolved into a global supplier of laboratory equipment. It maintains manufacturing sites and a worldwide distribution network to serve academic, clinical, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical customers. The company emphasizes quality, reliability, and user-friendly design, with products found in laboratories around the world.

See also: The term Eppendorf tube is widely used to refer to the small plastic, screw-cap microcentrifuge tubes produced by the company and adopted as a standard tool in many molecular biology workflows. Eppendorf’s branding and product ecosystem continue to be associated with convenient, high-quality laboratory consumables and instruments.