ALA Scientific Instruments
ALA Scientific Instruments, Inc. is dedicated to advancing life science through innovative instrumentation. With over thirty years of experience, the company provides researchers with the tools necessary for challenging experiments in biophysics and cellular electrophysiology.
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Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
ALA Scientific Instruments
Products
Patch-clamp acquisition and analysis software suite
A modular software suite for patch-clamp experiments providing data acquisition, background recording, analysis tools, batch analysis and optional advanced analysis modules; supports hardware telegraphing and standard digitizer interfaces.
Low-noise multi-channel data acquisition system with line-noise suppression
Multi-channel digitizer providing independent ADCs per input, 16-bit resolution, analog and digital I/O, high sampling rates and optional hardware line-frequency noise cancellation to reduce mains interference in electrophysiology recordings.
Miniature integrated patch-clamp headstage with onboard digitizer
A compact USB-powered headstage that integrates low-noise amplification, pulse generation and digitization into a single small form factor for portable whole-cell and single-channel recordings with a software interface for protocol editing and real-time analysis.
Valve-controlled gravity perfusion system (4-channel)
Gravity-fed multichannel perfusion system with valve manifold (pinch or isolation valves), controller with USB/analog/TTL control, reservoir brackets and optional spill sensor and flow-control accessories for rapid solution exchange and focal/bath applications.
Motorized closed-loop XY-stage and installation platforms
Motorized XY translators and stage platforms offering nanometer-scale resolution and repeatability, multi-axis motor controller compatibility and interfaces for automation-ready integration with microscope systems.
Automated pressure control and pipette-cleaning systems
Desktop and rack-mount pressure controllers with closed-loop regulation, high-resolution control and integrated automated cleaning sequences to support multi-patch experimental workflows.
Patch-clamp acquisition and analysis software suite
A modular software suite for patch-clamp experiments providing data acquisition, background recording, analysis tools, batch analysis and optional advanced analysis modules; supports hardware telegraphing and standard digitizer interfaces.
Low-noise multi-channel data acquisition system with line-noise suppression
Multi-channel digitizer providing independent ADCs per input, 16-bit resolution, analog and digital I/O, high sampling rates and optional hardware line-frequency noise cancellation to reduce mains interference in electrophysiology recordings.
Miniature integrated patch-clamp headstage with onboard digitizer
A compact USB-powered headstage that integrates low-noise amplification, pulse generation and digitization into a single small form factor for portable whole-cell and single-channel recordings with a software interface for protocol editing and real-time analysis.
Valve-controlled gravity perfusion system (4-channel)
Gravity-fed multichannel perfusion system with valve manifold (pinch or isolation valves), controller with USB/analog/TTL control, reservoir brackets and optional spill sensor and flow-control accessories for rapid solution exchange and focal/bath applications.
Motorized closed-loop XY-stage and installation platforms
Motorized XY translators and stage platforms offering nanometer-scale resolution and repeatability, multi-axis motor controller compatibility and interfaces for automation-ready integration with microscope systems.
Automated pressure control and pipette-cleaning systems
Desktop and rack-mount pressure controllers with closed-loop regulation, high-resolution control and integrated automated cleaning sequences to support multi-patch experimental workflows.
Services
Technical support and product troubleshooting
Remote and factory technical support for hardware and software products, including experimental setup guidance and support for legacy items where applicable.
Factory repair and warranty service
Factory repairs with quoted labor rates for out-of-warranty work, return authorization and limited warranty coverage for systems, parts and labor.
Sales, ordering and distributor coordination
Order placement via phone, email or purchase order; coordination with international distributors and shipping logistics for research equipment and accessories.
Custom system integration and laboratory consulting
Advice and configuration services for assembling complete electrophysiology and imaging rigs, integration of perfusion, amplifiers, DAQ, manipulators and accessories, and pre-sale testing/demonstrations.
Sales of consumables, fittings and accessory kits
Supply and ordering of connectivity items, grounding kits, cables, small fittings kits and multi-piece tool sets for building and maintaining electrophysiology and perfusion setups.
Conference demonstrations and product exhibiting
In-person demonstrations at scientific meetings to present equipment capabilities and provide hands-on evaluation opportunities.
Technical support and product troubleshooting
Remote and factory technical support for hardware and software products, including experimental setup guidance and support for legacy items where applicable.
Factory repair and warranty service
Factory repairs with quoted labor rates for out-of-warranty work, return authorization and limited warranty coverage for systems, parts and labor.
Sales, ordering and distributor coordination
Order placement via phone, email or purchase order; coordination with international distributors and shipping logistics for research equipment and accessories.
Custom system integration and laboratory consulting
Advice and configuration services for assembling complete electrophysiology and imaging rigs, integration of perfusion, amplifiers, DAQ, manipulators and accessories, and pre-sale testing/demonstrations.
Sales of consumables, fittings and accessory kits
Supply and ordering of connectivity items, grounding kits, cables, small fittings kits and multi-piece tool sets for building and maintaining electrophysiology and perfusion setups.
Conference demonstrations and product exhibiting
In-person demonstrations at scientific meetings to present equipment capabilities and provide hands-on evaluation opportunities.
Expertise Areas
- Patch-clamp electrophysiology (whole-cell and single-channel)
- Multi-mode microelectrode amplification and headstage design
- High-channel-count extracellular and multielectrode array acquisition
- Low-noise digitizer design with line-frequency noise suppression
Key Technologies
- Patch-clamp amplifiers (capacitor- and resistive-feedback architectures)
- FPGA/ARM-based real-time signal processing
- On-headstage digitization (integrated ADCs)
- Per-channel independent ADCs in multi-channel digitizers