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Special-Purpose Laboratories

NLR researchers leverage a suite of specialized laboratories and instruments for bench-scale experiments and advanced analytics and characterization, enabling end-to-end process optimization and integrated R&D.

Scientist collects a pure metal solution from an experiment on the pilot-scale multi-column chromatography system.

NLR's special-purpose laboratories and featured equipment enable research that spans fundamental science to bench-scale experiments on emerging biomanufacturing technologies. Alongside NLR's pilot plants, these capabilities enable an integrated research workflow that spans the R&D pipeline, from early concepts to patented technologies ready for commercial demonstration.

Featured Equipment

Find out more about the instruments available for bench-scale experiments on biomanufacturing technologies.

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Last Updated July 16, 2026