Lafayette Instrument
Advancing behavioral and physiological research for over 75 years
Founded in 1947 by Max Wastl, Lafayette Instrument Company began as a small engineering venture with a passion for scientific innovation. What started in a modest shed near Purdue University has evolved into a global leader in behavioral and physiological research instrumentation. Over the decades, Lafayette has developed thousands of products used across 100+ countries—spanning activity monitoring, operant learning, reflex, and sleep research. The company’s long-standing commitment to quality, precision, and collaboration continues to empower laboratories and universities around the world.
Product Focus
Lafayette Instrument designs and manufactures systems that help researchers measure, analyze, and understand behavior and physiology. From operant test chambers and activity monitoring systems to reflex and startle platforms, each solution is engineered for accuracy, durability, and repeatable results. Our modular designs and flexible software integrations make Lafayette systems an essential foundation for modern behavioral neuroscience and preclinical research.
Featured Solutions
Sleep fragmentation Chamber
The Model 80391 Sleep Fragmentation Chamber provides precise, programmable control for rodent sleep disruption studies. Designed for both mice and rats, it offers a quiet, easily cleaned environment with adjustable sweep height and flexible cycle timing—from 15 seconds to 30 minutes—supporting reliable, reproducible sleep fragmentation experiments.
Mouse Modular Test Chamber
The Model 80015 Mouse Modular Test Chamber delivers precision and flexibility for operant conditioning and behavioral research. Built on Lafayette’s proven modular platform, it features a compact footprint optimized for mice, a smooth stainless steel waste pan for easy cleaning, and twist-proof supports for effortless module changes. Compatible with ABET and other 24–28 V DC systems, it supports a full range of interchangeable modules for diverse training and testing paradigms.
Forced Exercise / Walking Wheel Bed
Our Forced Exercise / Walking Wheel Bed provides a versatile platform for controlled exercise and sleep deprivation studies in mice. Designed to accommodate up to 20 individual Walking Wheels, the system features cushioned non-slip tracks, a removable stainless steel waste pan, and independent wheel access for easy loading and cleaning. Compatible with PsymCon and Scurry software, it enables precise control of speed, timing, and exercise cycles for reproducible, high-throughput experimental protocols.
ABET Core Backplane
The ABET Core Backplane (Models 80964–80966) brings next-generation control and flexibility to primate cognitive testing. Featuring a compact, fully enclosed design with onboard computing and network-based control, it eliminates external hardware clutter while integrating seamlessly with ABET Cognition software. The result is a cleaner, more adaptable Intellistation platform that supports custom paradigms, stimuli, and analysis workflows—all from a unified, intuitive interface.
Monkey CANTAB Intellistation™ with Pellet Reward
he Model 80950A Monkey CANTAB Intellistation™ with Pellet Reward delivers a fully integrated, stand-alone platform for primate cognitive testing. Featuring an onboard Intel® CPU, splash-proof touchscreen, and pellet-based reward system, it eliminates the need for external controllers or bulky cabling. Network-ready and powered by CANTAB and WhiskerServer software, this system offers exceptional flexibility for both single- and multi-station configurations in non-human primate cognition research.
Scurry Mouse Activity Wheel
The Scurry Mouse Activity Wheel offers a complete, long-term housing and activity monitoring solution for mice, designed to support studies in circadian rhythm, cardiovascular pharmacology, and general activity. Featuring a lightweight aluminum wheel, stainless steel components, and a clear polycarbonate chamber, it ensures animal comfort and effortless maintenance. The modular design allows full disassembly for cleaning, with easily accessible food, water, and a near-frictionless wheel for precise, reliable performance.
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