Chemical testing, Life Sciences testing, and Water Quality Testing

Working with its sister companies GAO Tek Inc., GAO RFID Inc., and partners, GAO Research Inc. has developed cloud systems, on-premises systems, cloud software, on-premises software, and hardware devices for chemical testing, life sciences testing, and water quality testing.

Together, in addition to cloud and on-premises systems, we have developed a variety of chemical, life sciences, and water quality testing instruments, including Melting Point Testers, Peristaltic Pumps, Polarimeters, Viscometers, Conductivity Testers & Meters, Ion Meters, pH Meters, and Water Quality Testers.

1. Chemical Testing:

• Cloud-Based Systems:

• • Cloud-based chemical testing systems offer the advantage of scalability and accessibility. They allow users to access testing data and results remotely from any location with an internet connection.
  • These systems often utilize cloud storage and computing resources, enabling efficient data processing and analysis.
  • Features may include automated workflows, real-time monitoring, and collaboration tools for sharing results and insights with team members.
  • Cloud-based solutions are particularly beneficial for large-scale chemical testing operations that require rapid data processing and integration with other laboratory management systems.

• On-Premises Systems:

  • On-premises chemical testing systems are installed and operated within the user’s facility, providing greater control over data security and compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • These systems are suitable for organizations with strict data privacy policies or those operating in highly regulated industries such as pharmaceuticals and environmental monitoring.
  • On-premises solutions offer customizable configurations tailored to specific testing protocols and analytical requirements.
  • They may include sophisticated instrumentation for chemical analysis, such as chromatography and spectroscopy equipment, integrated with laboratory information management systems (LIMS) for data management and reporting.

2. Life Sciences Testing:

• Cloud-Based Systems:

  • Cloud-based life sciences testing platforms facilitate collaboration among researchers and streamline data sharing and analysis workflows.
  • These platforms often integrate with public databases and bioinformatics tools, providing access to vast repositories of genomic, proteomic, and metabolomic data for analysis.
  • Cloud-based solutions offer scalability to accommodate large-scale genomic sequencing projects and multi-omics analyses.
  • They may include features such as data visualization tools, machine learning algorithms for predictive modeling, and secure data storage compliant with regulatory standards.

• On-Premises Systems:

  • On-premises life sciences testing systems are deployed within research laboratories or biotechnology companies, offering greater control over experimental conditions and data management.
  • These systems typically include high-throughput sequencing instruments, mass spectrometers, and other specialized equipment for molecular biology and biochemistry assays.
  • On-premises solutions are ideal for organizations conducting proprietary research or requiring strict control over experimental protocols and data access.
  • They may integrate with laboratory automation systems for sample handling and processing, as well as bioinformatics pipelines for data analysis and interpretation.

3. Water Quality Testing:

• Cloud-Based Systems:

  • Cloud-based water quality testing platforms enable real-time monitoring of water parameters such as pH, dissolved oxygen, turbidity, and contaminants.
  • These platforms utilize IoT sensors and remote telemetry systems to collect data from multiple monitoring points, providing a comprehensive view of water quality across different locations.
  • Cloud-based solutions offer predictive analytics capabilities, allowing early detection of water quality issues and proactive management of water treatment processes.
  • They may include mobile applications for field data collection and dashboards for visualization of monitoring data, accessible via web browsers or mobile devices.

• On-Premises Systems:

  • On-premises water quality testing systems are installed within water treatment plants, environmental monitoring stations, and research laboratories for in-depth analysis of water samples.
  • These systems include analytical instrumentation such as spectrophotometers, gas chromatographs, and mass spectrometers for quantitative analysis of contaminants and pollutants.
  • On-premises solutions provide precise measurement capabilities and customizable testing protocols to meet regulatory requirements for drinking water safety and environmental compliance.
  • They may integrate with LIMS and geographic information systems (GIS) for data management, analysis, and reporting, allowing researchers and regulators to track trends and assess the impact of human activities on water quality.

Hardware Devices for Chemical Testing, Life Sciences, and Water Quality Testing  

• Melting Point Testers: They are used to determine the melting point of a substance, which is crucial for identifying and characterizing chemical compounds.
• Peristaltic Pumps: These pumps are used for precise fluid transfer in laboratory settings, ensuring accurate and contamination-free pumping.
• Polarimeters: They measure the rotation of polarized light passing through optically active substances, aiding in compound identification
• Viscometers: These viscometers determine the viscosity of fluids, providing insights into fluid behavior and quality.
• Conductivity Testers & Meters: They measure the ability of water to conduct electrical currents, indicating ion concentration.
• Ion Meters: These meters analyze the concentration of specific ions in water samples, crucial for water quality assessment.
• pH Meters: They measure the acidity or alkalinity of a solution, essential for various scientific and industrial applications.
• Water Quality Testers: These testers provide comprehensive testing of various parameters including pH, conductivity, dissolved oxygen, and more.

Below are some of GAO’s partners or customers in the U.S. and Canada: 

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Agilent Technologies, Waters Corporation, PerkinElmer, Shimadzu Corporation, Bruker Corporation, Danaher Corporation, Bio-Rad Laboratories, Merck KGaA (MilliporeSigma), Charles River Laboratories, Sartorius AG, Luminex Corporation, Mettler-Toledo International Inc., Eppendorf AG, Beckman Coulter Inc., Illumina Inc., Qiagen, Bio-Techne Corporation, BioFire Diagnostics, Hach, IDEXX Laboratories, Pall Corporation, Malvern Panalytical, Avantor, Sigma-Aldrich, Eurofins Scientific, SCIEX, Molecular Devices, PerkinElmer Analytical Instruments, BioLegend, Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, Bruker Daltonics, GE Healthcare Life Sciences, Roche Diagnostics, Agilent CrossLab, Zymo Research, Agilent Genomics, Waters Micromass, Malvern Instruments, EMD Millipore, Carl Zeiss Microscopy, Nikon Instruments Inc., Olympus Corporation, Metrohm USA, ABB Measurement & Analytics, Horiba Instruments Inc., Shimadzu Scientific Instruments, Anton Paar USA, Analytik Jena US, Teledyne Tekmar, Teledyne Leeman Labs, Bio-Rad Laboratories Life Science Research, Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, Bio-Rad Laboratories Clinical Diagnostics, Bio-Rad Laboratories Process Separations, 3M Purification Inc., Millipore Corporation, Pall Corporation Life Sciences, Pall Corporation Fluid Technologies and Asset Protection, Pall Corporation Industrial, MilliporeSigma Research Solutions, MilliporeSigma Applied Solutions, VWR International, Harvard Bioscience, Invetech, BioTek Instruments, MTI Corporation, Rigaku Americas Corporation, Scienion US Inc., Bruker AXS, PerkinElmer Informatics, PendoTECH, GE Analytical Instruments, Mettler-Toledo Rainin, Mettler-Toledo Thornton, Hamilton Company, Phenomenex, Malvern Instruments Inc., YSI, Xylem Analytics, Bio-Rad Laboratories Digital Biology Center, Corning Life Sciences, Cytiva, Pall Laboratory, Pall Water, PerkinElmer Applied Genomics, PerkinElmer Environmental Health, LECO Corporation, Eureka Forbes, LECO Separation Science, Shimadzu Medical Systems USA, Shimadzu Precision Instruments, Analytik Jena US Life Science, Analytik Jena US Industry, LECO Analytical, EMD Millipore Life Science, MilliporeSigma Life Science, MilliporeSigma Process Solutions, MilliporeSigma Applied Solutions.