Advanced Respirometry Systems for Precise Metabolic Analysis
Optimize research and diagnostics with Environmental Metabolic’s cutting-edge respirometry systems designed for seamless B2B integration
Respirometry System Insights
Respirometry systems are essential tools for accurately measuring oxygen consumption, carbon dioxide production, and other metabolic parameters in real time. Used widely in environmental, biomedical, and industrial research, these systems enable users to quantify cellular respiration, assess toxicity, or monitor microbial activity with precision. Respirometry provides a non-invasive, dynamic way to understand biochemical and physiological processes across various organisms and systems.
Environmental Metabolic supports organizations across North America with expertly engineered respirometry solutions that combine hardware reliability, software flexibility, and cloud-based accessibility. As a trusted B2B provider, we deliver scalable technologies tailored to laboratory, field, or industrial needs. We ensure the integrity of your research through strict quality controls and seamless system integration.
Located at Oakland, CA, Environmental Metabolic combines innovation, expert service, and advanced tools to streamline metabolic research and diagnostics across a wide range of industries.
Top-Tier Technologies from Environmental Metabolic and Global Partners
In addition to offering products and systems developed by our team and trusted partners for Gas Analyzers, we are proud to carry top-tier technologies from Global Advanced Operations Tek Inc. (GAO Tek Inc.) and Global Advanced Operations RFID Inc. (GAO RFID Inc.). These reliable, high-quality products and systems enhance our ability to deliver comprehensive technologies, integrations, and services you can trust. Where relevant, we have provided direct links to select products and systems from GAO Tek Inc. and GAO RFID Inc.
Core Components
Software
- Intuitive interfaces for setting test parameters and visualizing real-time results
- Multi-channel data acquisition with customizable graphs and metrics
- Built-in algorithms for basal metabolic rate, substrate oxidation, and more
- Automated error detection and calibration features
Cloud Services
- Secure data storage and remote monitoring via cloud dashboards
- Multi-user access with role-based permissions
- API support for integration with LIMS and third-party analytics platforms
- Real-time alerts for operational anomalies
Hardware
- Modular respirometers for continuous or batch testing – best paired with Biometric and Health Sensors for capturing metabolic indicators.
- Gas analyzers with electrochemical or infrared sensors – supported by Gas Analyzers for precise measurement of respiratory gases.
- Flow meters, temperature probes, and sealed chambers – complemented by Industrial & Asset Monitoring Sensors to ensure environmental control.
- Touchscreen display units for local control and real-time feedback – integrated with Touchscreen Peripherals for operational interface and visualization.
- Field-portable or bench-top units for varied applications – enhanced by Cellular IoT Devices for remote deployment and portability.
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Key Features and Functionalities
- High-resolution oxygen and CO₂ measurement
- Automated environmental control (temperature, humidity, light)
- Long-term data logging with export to Excel, CSV, or cloud
- Simultaneous multi-chamber analysis
- Configurable for plant, animal, microbial, or aquatic testing
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Benefits
- Rapid insights into organismal and microbial metabolism
- Reduced operator error through automation and alerts
- Scalability for single-user labs or enterprise-level monitoring
- Improved reproducibility and regulatory compliance
- Robust data collection supports publication and reporting needs
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Compatibility
- Windows- and Linux-compatible software suites
- Operates with various gas compositions and flow regimes
- Customizable interfaces for educational, research, or industrial protocols
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Integrations
- Compatible with GAO Tek and GAO RFID sensors and gateways
- Seamless integration with lab management systems (LIMS)
- Supports external triggers and synchronization with other lab instruments
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Industries Served
- Academic and government research institutions
- Clinical laboratories
- Environmental agencies and water treatment plants
- Biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies
- Food processing and agricultural R&D
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Applications
- Environmental Toxicology: Monitor microbial oxygen uptake under pollutant exposure
- Biomedical Research: Analyze patient or model organism metabolism
- Food & Beverage: Measure microbial activity in fermentation
- Pharmaceuticals: Screen drug effects on cellular respiration
- Agriculture: Evaluate plant respiration under different soil or light conditions
Relevant U.S. & Canadian Industry Standards
ASTM E2412
ISO 17025
FDA 21 CFR Part 11
EPA Method 1684
CSA Z76.1
Case Studies
S. University Environmental Lab
A major Midwestern university integrated Environmental Metabolic’s respirometry system into their environmental toxicology curriculum. Students and researchers now perform real-time oxygen demand analysis of local water bodies, boosting both educational value and data-driven policymaking.
S. Pharmaceutical Firm
A Boston-based drug development company deployed our respirometry platform to screen candidate compounds for mitochondrial toxicity. The platform’s sensitivity and batch analysis features accelerated their screening process while maintaining rigorous data standards.
Canadian Aquaculture Facility
A Vancouver-based aquaculture firm uses Environmental Metabolic’s respirometry units to monitor fish metabolism under varying oxygen and feed conditions. The cloud integration enables centralized oversight across multiple hatcheries, improving stock health and yield.
Ready to transform how you capture and analyze metabolic data?
Contact Environmental Metabolic today for expert guidance, product details, or support with system integration. Let us help you build smarter, more scalable solutions.