ANDE
ANDE is a global leader in Rapid DNA technology, providing portable, rugged, and easy-to-use solutions for human identification, forensic investigations, border control, counterterrorism, biosurveillance, and other applications. Founded in 2004, ANDE has revolutionized DNA analysis by enabling results in less than two hours, supporting law enforcement, public safety, and security agencies worldwide. The company's mission is to use DNA to improve community safety, justice, and security through innovative, field-forward solutions.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
medium (51-250)
ANDE
1860 Industrial Circle, Suite A, Longmont, CO, 80501, USA
Patents
Unitary biochip providing sample-in to results-out processing and methods of manufacture
US-11612894-B2
View DetailsUnitary biochip providing sample-in to results-out processing and methods of manufacture
US-11612893-B2
View DetailsSystems and methods for rapid nucleic acid extraction, purification and analysis from bone and tooth
US-11168318-B2
View Details
Unitary biochip providing sample-in to results-out processing and methods of manufacture
US-11612894-B2
View DetailsUnitary biochip providing sample-in to results-out processing and methods of manufacture
US-11612893-B2
View DetailsSystems and methods for rapid nucleic acid extraction, purification and analysis from bone and tooth
US-11168318-B2
View DetailsProducts
Portable automated DNA identification instrument with consumable cartridge system
A field-capable instrument paired with single-use cartridges and encoded swabs that automates sample processing, STR profiling and result reporting for human identification in under two hours.
HMAC focused-sequencing biosurveillance platform
A targeted sequencing assay platform designed for rapid, multiplexed pathogen detection and genomic interrogation for biosurveillance and attribution in field settings.
Rapid-MIC microbial corrosion testing
Field-capable multiplex microbial assay for detection and quantification of microbes associated with microbially influenced corrosion to inform targeted biocide treatments.
Portable automated DNA identification instrument with consumable cartridge system
A field-capable instrument paired with single-use cartridges and encoded swabs that automates sample processing, STR profiling and result reporting for human identification in under two hours.
HMAC focused-sequencing biosurveillance platform
A targeted sequencing assay platform designed for rapid, multiplexed pathogen detection and genomic interrogation for biosurveillance and attribution in field settings.
Rapid-MIC microbial corrosion testing
Field-capable multiplex microbial assay for detection and quantification of microbes associated with microbially influenced corrosion to inform targeted biocide treatments.
Services
On-site setup, user training, technical support, and 24/7 rapid-response team availability for emergency investigations and mass‑fatality events.
Integration services to connect instrument outputs with agency databases and vendor systems (e.g., LiveScan, direct database submission, custom integrations).
On-site setup, user training, technical support, and 24/7 rapid-response team availability for emergency investigations and mass‑fatality events.
Integration services to connect instrument outputs with agency databases and vendor systems (e.g., LiveScan, direct database submission, custom integrations).
Expertise Areas
- Forensic DNA analysis and human identification
- Field-deployable molecular diagnostics
- Biosurveillance and multi-pathogen detection
- Microbial community profiling for corrosion management
Key Technologies
- Short Tandem Repeat (STR) analysis
- PCR-based amplification
- Capillary electrophoresis with fluorescent detection
- On-instrument automated expert-system interpretation
News & Updates
An article about rapid DNA testing for sexual assault kits and its impact.
Coverage of how ANDE's Rapid DNA system aids in identifying victims of fires.
Details on the application of ANDE's system in disaster victim identification.
An article highlighting the success of ANDE's Rapid DNA technology in law enforcement.
Coverage of how rapid DNA testing contributed to solving a case.
In 2016, ANDE became the first Rapid DNA system to receive regulatory approval from the FBI.
An article about rapid DNA testing for sexual assault kits and its impact.
Coverage of how ANDE's Rapid DNA system aids in identifying victims of fires.
Details on the application of ANDE's system in disaster victim identification.
An article highlighting the success of ANDE's Rapid DNA technology in law enforcement.
Coverage of how rapid DNA testing contributed to solving a case.
In 2016, ANDE became the first Rapid DNA system to receive regulatory approval from the FBI.