Covaris, Inc. provides advanced sample preparation systems for life and analytical science. Covaris sample preparation technologies support a wide variety of applications including next-generation DNA sequencing, ChIP, FFPE, proteomics, pharmaceutical formulations and compound management. Our patented Adaptive Focused Acoustics™ (AFA) technology enables a high energy density to bring unsurpassed speed and efficiency to biological and chemical sample preparation. The AFA process, based on shock wave physics, delivers controlled, precise, and accurate energy to biological and chemical samples. The AFA process is non-contact, isothermal, and rapid. Leading sequencing and diagnostic centers, as well as universities and pharmaceutical companies worldwide are using Covaris systems for sample preparation for molecular testing.