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Higher Education

Professional HPLC Power for the Classroom

Whether it’s training the next generation of analytical chemists or supporting university-based research, Axcend’s HPLC solutions make advanced chromatography more accessible, affordable, and adaptable for higher education programs.

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Real Tools. Real Experience.

Empowering the Next Generation of Scientists

Axcend understands the unique needs of academic institutions: tight budgets, limited space, and a commitment to giving students hands-on experience with the latest tools. Our compact capillary HPLC systems are designed to deliver professional-grade results in environments where flexibility and usability matter most. From teaching labs to research groups, the Focus LC® provides everything students and faculty need to run high-quality analyses—without the bulk or complexity of legacy systems.

By using a smaller volume of sample and solvent, our systems offer significant cost savings and environmental benefits. Plus, the compact footprint makes them ideal for shared bench space, hood enclosures, and even remote field use.

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Practical Chromatography with Real-World Value

Students need more than theory. Axcend’s Focus LC allows hands-on instruction in real chromatography workflows, without needing a full lab buildout or excessive operational costs. Students and faculty can run methods, modify parameters, and interpret chromatograms just as they would on larger, more expensive systems.
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Modern Instrumentation for Modern Classrooms

Our software interfaces are easy to use, and our systems are compatible with standard chromatography software and detectors. That means students learn on tools they’ll see in industry, and faculty benefit from easy integration into existing workflows.
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Ideal for Teaching and Research

Whether you're teaching fundamentals of separation science or conducting high-level analytical research, Axcend’s capillary HPLC systems deliver performance you can trust. The flexibility of our platforms supports a range of methods, from environmental testing to biomolecule analysis and pharmaceutical compound profiling.
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Small Footprint, Big Possibilities

At just 18 pounds, the Focus LC fits easily in tight spaces or can be moved as needed between classrooms, labs, and field sites. With low solvent and sample volume requirements, it’s a more sustainable and scalable solution for institutions of all sizes.

Explore the Smarter HPLC Solution for Education

The Axcend Focus LC isn’t a stripped-down teaching model. It’s the same high-performance instrument used by professionals across pharmaceutical, petrochemical, and life science industries. Your students deserve access to technology that prepares them for the real world. With Axcend, they get exactly that.

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Budget-Friendly Operation

Low sample and solvent volumes keep ongoing costs down—perfect for teaching labs and research groups working with limited resources.

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Safe for Students

Lower solvent consumption means less exposure to hazardous chemicals and fewer disposal concerns—ideal for academic settings.

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Real Analytical Power

Students and faculty can conduct full chromatographic workflows with industry-level precision and repeatability.

Flexible Access for Academia

Explore Rental Options for the Focus Suite of Instruments

Need HPLC capabilities without the upfront investment? Axcend offers rental solutions designed specifically for academic programs. Get the tools you need to teach and research, on your terms.

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Industry Applications

Broad Range of Uses

The flexibility and reliability of the Focus LC allow you to use the system to tackle nearly any analytical chemistry challenge. Browse some recent examples below.

Real World Success Stories

The Axcend Focus LC is a powerful tool that allows us to monitor critical data in real time at the point of production.

Ashley Matthews

Director of Quality
Vestaron
The size of the instrument, ease-of-use and low price point give our students practical experience and exposure to the chromatography challenges they’ll face in the workplace. The Axcend Focus LC is the right choice for inexperienced users because it’s hard to break.

Dr. Clinton King

Organic Chemistry Lab Manager
Utah Valley University

Trusted Results.
New Possibilities.

Experience Axcend technology firsthand and see how the fastest real-time monitoring and smallest footprint in the industry can make an impact on your workflow.

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