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Analytik Jena is a German analytical measuring technology and life science instrument manufacturer, founded in May 1990 by Klaus Berka, Walter Maul, and Jens Adomat as one of the first companies established in Jena after the fall of the Berlin Wall. Based in Jena, Germany, the company has been a fully owned subsidiary of the Endress+Hauser Group since 2015. Its instruments cover atomic absorption spectrometry, ICP-OES and ICP-MS elemental analysis, UV/Vis molecular spectroscopy, TOC and combustion elemental analysis, and PCR systems, under product lines including contrAA, PlasmaQuant, multi N/C, SPECORD PLUS and Biometra. On Questpair, 98 used Analytik Jena items are listed from 10 verified suppliers and distributors across 4 countries.
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Analytik Jena is a German analytical measuring technology and life science instrument manufacturer founded in May 1990 by Klaus Berka, Walter Maul, and Jens Adomat. It was one of the first companies established in Jena after the fall of the Berlin Wall, in a city with a long optical and scientific instrument tradition. The company is headquartered in Jena, Germany. Since 2015 it has been a fully owned subsidiary of the Endress+Hauser Group. Its product range splits into two broad areas: elemental and molecular analysis instruments on one side, and life science systems for molecular biology on the other. On Questpair, 98 used items from this maker are listed from 10 verified suppliers and distributors.
Analytik Jena product lines
The analytical instrumentation range is organised around several measurement techniques. Atomic absorption spectrometry is covered by the contrAA, novAA and ZEEnit lines, with the contrAA series built around a continuum light source rather than element-specific lamps. Inductively coupled plasma analysis runs under the PlasmaQuant name, spanning ICP-OES and ICP-MS for trace and ultra-trace elemental work. Molecular spectroscopy is served by the SPECORD PLUS UV/Vis instruments. Carbon and combustion analysis sits in the multi N/C and multi EA families, used for total organic carbon and elemental determination in environmental, water and material samples.
The life science side carries its own distinct lines. The Biometra and qTOWER systems are thermal cyclers for PCR and quantitative PCR, the technique at the centre of molecular diagnostics, genomics and routine molecular biology. A qTOWER real-time cycler is used for qPCR in gene expression studies and pathogen detection, while the Biometra conventional cyclers handle endpoint PCR for cloning and sequencing preparation. The CyBio line provides automated liquid handling, used for pipetting and plate-based assay setup in higher-throughput molecular biology and screening. These systems also support proteomics and immunoassay workflows where plate handling and sample preparation feed downstream analysis. For a buyer whose work crosses both areas, the single-manufacturer coverage means one maker spans elemental spectroscopy and the thermal cycling and liquid handling that molecular biology depends on.
Analytik Jena instruments on Questpair
The current catalogue is entirely pre-owned. 100 percent of the listings are used. Prices range from EUR 26 to EUR 28.405, with an average of EUR 7.121, a spread that reflects the difference between small accessories and components at the lower end and complete ICP, AAS and combustion systems at the top. The listings come from 10 verified suppliers and distributors across 4 countries, so availability of any particular model depends on current stock rather than a fixed catalogue.
A buyer searching for a specific line, whether a PlasmaQuant ICP-MS, a contrAA atomic absorption spectrometer, a multi N/C TOC analyser or a qTOWER real-time cycler, should search the current listings rather than assume a given model is present. Parts for these instruments can be sourced via Questpair, and documentation requests can be directed to Questpair, where specialists respond within the hour. Warranty is often possible and is arranged in consultation for the individual listing, so terms are a per-instrument matter rather than something set at brand level. Because the catalogue holds only used units, the choice facing a buyer is which instrument and which supplier, not new against pre-owned.
Questpair review of Analytik Jena
Our take based on listings data and supplier feedback
Analytik Jena occupies a position that is unusual among instrument makers: it spans both elemental analysis and molecular biology under one name. The marketplace listings reflect that breadth. The catalogue carries atomic absorption spectrometers from the contrAA, novAA and ZEEnit lines, ICP-OES and ICP-MS systems under the PlasmaQuant name, UV/Vis instruments in the SPECORD PLUS series, TOC and combustion analysers in the multi N/C and multi EA families, and the Biometra and qTOWER thermal cyclers used for PCR and qPCR. For a buyer sourcing several analytical techniques, having them trace back to one manufacturer simplifies method documentation and operator training.
On the elemental analysis side, the range listed on Questpair is wide. The contrAA line is notable for using a continuum source rather than the element-specific hollow cathode lamps of conventional atomic absorption, which changes how a lab stocks consumables. The PlasmaQuant ICP instruments sit at the higher end of the price range, and complete systems account for the upper bound of the EUR 26 to EUR 28.405 span seen across the catalogue. Smaller items, accessories and components occupy the lower end. The average listed price of EUR 7.121 indicates where the bulk of the inventory sits, between the bare accessories and the full spectrometer systems.
The life science lines deserve separate attention because they serve a different buyer. The Biometra and qTOWER thermal cyclers are built for PCR and quantitative PCR, work central to molecular diagnostics, genomics and much of routine molecular biology. The CyBio liquid handling systems address automated pipetting and plate-based workflows, relevant to labs running assays at scale. A genomics or molecular biology lab searching for an Analytik Jena thermal cycler is looking at the same manufacturer as an environmental lab buying a TOC analyser, which is worth knowing when a single procurement process covers mixed equipment.
Condition is the one area where the listings are uniform rather than varied. 100 percent of the listings are used. There are no new units in the current catalogue, so a buyer weighing new against pre-owned is not making that choice here; the decision is which used instrument and from which of the 10 suppliers. Prices run from EUR 26 to EUR 28.405. For instruments of this class, where a new ICP-MS or a new combustion analyser represents a substantial capital outlay, the pre-owned route is the practical one for many labs, particularly where an older model still meets the method requirement.
Where the catalogue is less helpful is in completeness of any single line. The listings are drawn from what 10 suppliers across 4 countries happen to hold, so a specific model within the ZEEnit or multi EA families may or may not be present at a given time. A buyer with a fixed model requirement should expect to search rather than assume availability. Warranty on any individual unit is arranged in consultation for that specific listing, so terms are a per-instrument question rather than a brand-wide one.
**Broad elemental analysis coverage**
The Questpair catalogue carries Analytik Jena instruments across atomic absorption, ICP-OES, ICP-MS and TOC analysis, so a lab can source several complementary measurement techniques from one maker through 10 verified suppliers and distributors.
**Pre-owned pricing across a wide range**
Listed instruments span from EUR 26 to EUR 28.405, covering small accessories through to complete spectrometer systems, with every listed unit used rather than new.
**Life science and elemental lines under one brand**
Alongside spectroscopy, the catalogue includes the Biometra and qTOWER PCR lines and CyBio liquid handling, giving molecular biology labs and elemental analysis labs a single manufacturer to search.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find manuals and documentation for Analytik Jena instruments?
Documentation requests can be directed to Questpair, where specialists respond within the hour. If a listing comes without a manual, ask before purchase so the right version for your model and configuration can be located.
How much does an Analytik Jena instrument cost?
Across the Questpair listings, prices run from EUR 26 to EUR 28.405, with an average of EUR 7.121. The low end covers accessories and components, while complete ICP, AAS and combustion systems sit at the top.
What is the difference between refurbished and used Analytik Jena units?
A used unit is sold in its working condition as described by the supplier, while a refurbished unit has been cleaned, tested and brought back toward working specification. Both are listed below the price of new, and condition details are stated per listing.
Do these instruments come with a warranty?
A warranty is often possible and is arranged in consultation for the individual listing. Terms are set per instrument rather than at brand level, so confirm the arrangement with the supplier before buying.
Are Analytik Jena instruments suitable for clinical and research use?
The qTOWER real-time cyclers support qPCR in gene expression and pathogen detection, and the Biometra conventional cyclers handle endpoint PCR for cloning and sequencing preparation. On the analytical side, PlasmaQuant ICP, contrAA AAS and multi N/C TOC systems serve environmental, water and materials work; fitness for a regulated clinical setting depends on the specific model and its validation status.
How long do Analytik Jena instruments last?
Analytical and life science instruments of this class typically run for many years when serviced and maintained, which is why a used market exists for them. Actual remaining life depends on usage history and condition, both described in the individual listing.
Can I still get parts for these instruments?
Parts for Analytik Jena instruments can be sourced via Questpair. Availability of a specific part depends on current stock, so send the model and the component you need.
What are good alternatives to Analytik Jena?
The alternative depends on which technique you need. For ICP-OES and ICP-MS, PCR thermal cyclers, UV/Vis spectroscopy or TOC analysis, several other makers produce instruments in each of those classes, and the Questpair catalogue can be searched by category to compare what is currently listed.
What is the lead time on a used Analytik Jena instrument?
Lead time depends on the individual supplier and whether the unit is in stock, since listings come from 10 verified suppliers and distributors across 4 countries. Confirm dispatch timing with the supplier for the listing you are considering.
What is the difference between parts and spares?
In practice the terms overlap: both refer to components used to maintain or repair an instrument, whether a consumable, a module or a replacement assembly. Parts can be sourced via Questpair by model and component.
Do suppliers ship Analytik Jena instruments internationally?
Listings come from verified suppliers and distributors across 4 countries, and international shipping is handled per supplier. Confirm destinations, cost and any import handling directly with the supplier for the listing.
Which product lines does Analytik Jena make and how do they differ?
Atomic absorption uses the contrAA, novAA and ZEEnit lines, with contrAA built on a continuum light source rather than element-specific lamps; ICP-OES and ICP-MS run under PlasmaQuant, UV/Vis under SPECORD PLUS, and TOC and elemental combustion under multi N/C and multi EA. On the life science side, Biometra and qTOWER are PCR and qPCR thermal cyclers, and CyBio covers automated liquid handling.
Which Analytik Jena instrument classes are actually listed here and in what condition?
The instrument types currently represented include thermal cyclers, quantitative PCR instruments, real-time PCR thermal cyclers, automated liquid handling systems and workstations, and robotic liquid handlers. The catalogue is entirely pre-owned, with 100 percent of listings marked used.
What separates the cheapest listings from the most expensive?
At the low end sit accessories, components and single modules, while complete systems such as PlasmaQuant ICP, contrAA AAS and multi N/C or multi EA combustion analysers occupy the top of the range. Condition, completeness and included accessories also move an individual listing's price within that spread from EUR 26 to EUR 28.405.
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