About Us

Since 1983, demanding researchers worldwide have made BTX products their choice for critical electroporation and electrofusion applications. Along with several leading electroporation and electrofusion systems the BTX product line includes over 25 related accessories, including a multitude of specialty electrodes, providing many more choices than any other manufacturer of electroporation products. All BTX products are available through our vast worldwide distributor network.

In addition to product information, this BTX website contains an extensive technical database providing a convenient service to the scientific community. It contains information on over 5,000 references and access to more than 600 electroporation protocols. All technical information is available free of charge.

As of January 31, 2003, Harvard Apparatus (a division of Harvard Bioscience) acquired the complete BTX line of products. Since 1903, Harvard Apparatus has provided a wide range of scientific research equipment. Today, Harvard Apparatus offers many exciting products for cell biology research including temperature controlled microscope stages, perfusion equipment, imaging chambers and micro-injectors that complement the BTX product line. Now, this same great line of BTX products is available from the oldest and most trusted name in Bioscience, Harvard Apparatus. For more information on Harvard Apparatus visit:

We believe the merging of the BTX equipment line into the Harvard Apparatus product offering will provide researchers with many new, innovative and proven products to help advance their scientific research.

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