Lafayette Life Science provides purpose‑built scientific instruments and integrated research solutions through a family of six leading preclinical brands—Actimetrics, ALZET®, Aurora Scientific, Campden Instruments, Lafayette Instrument, and Sutter Instrument. Together, these brands deliver automated behavioral testing systems, precision drug‑delivery pumps, muscle and sensory physiology instruments, vibrating microtomes, operant behavior systems, electrophysiology and micromanipulation tools, and a wide range of behavioral and physiological research platforms. Designed and manufactured by teams of engineers and scientists, these solutions support fields such as neuroscience, pharmacology, toxicology, circadian biology, and sensory research, helping laboratories run more reproducible experiments and generate clearer scientific insights.
Activity / Exercise Wheels
Lafayette Intrument and Actimetrics offer a comprehensive selection of research‑grade activity and exercise wheels designed for precise monitoring of voluntary…
Behavioral Tasks
As add-on software to our line of touchscreen chambers from Campden Instruments, a wide range of behavioral tasks have been…
Chambers & Apparatus
Lafayette Life Science offers a range of behavioral neuroscience and physiology chambers and apparatus designed to assess cognitive abilities, sleep…
Cognition Touchscreens
The Bussey-Saksida touchscreen system from Campden Instruments was developed as a partnership with Professors Tim Bussey and Lisa Saksida of…
Complete Systems
Complete systems from Lafayette Life Science include everything you require to generate scientific results when doing operant conditioning or muscle…
Components & Accessories
As integral parts to existing products or add on accessories for expanded measures, Lafayette Life Science has a plethora of…
Cubicles & Cabinets
Available for standard and electromagnetic isolation, these cabinets and cubicles were designed to provide a controlled environment for sound, light,…
Data Acquisition & Software
Custom designed and written for research investigating Activity, Cognition, Circadian Biology, Learning & Memory, Muscle Physiology, and more, Lafayette Life…
Drug Delivery & Infusion
ALZET® develops miniature, implantable osmotic pumps that provide continuous, controlled release of compounds over periods ranging from hours to weeks.…
Feeders
Lafayette Instrument provides a range of highly specialized feeders designed for operant conditioning, behavioral neuroscience, and automated research environments. Lafayette…
Lever Systems & Transducers
Aurora Scientific’s range of controllers, levers and transducers can be employed within a Complete System or as a stand-alone device.…
Luminometers
Luminometers from Actimetrics are designed for high-throughput (32 or 96 samples) analysis of self-luminous tissues and cells modified to have…
Odor Delivery & Validation
Aurora Scientific provides sophisticated odor delivery and validation instruments designed to meet the rigorous demands of olfactory research, systems neuroscience,…
Stimulators
Aurora Scientific’s stimulators include an electrical and mechanical device utilized for muscle and/or nerve stimulation as well as mechanical stimulation…
Tissue Choppers
The McIlwain Tissue Chopper has been designed to prepare samples of tissue for metabolic experiments and is particularly suitable for…
Vibrating Microtomes
Campden Instruments' vibrating microtomes—also called vibratomes—are precision-built to ensure high-quality slices with minimal tissue deformation that are used widely in…
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