Activated Research Company (ARC) is an innovative product development company based in Eden Prairie, MN that specializes in chemical analysis and catalytic reactors. We make products that improve gas and liquid chromatography.
Making Chemical Analysis Easy & Accessible
Breakthrough GC/LC Innovation
Serving Customers. Transforming Industries.
ARC products are used in large, medium, and small-sized companies, from Fortune 100 corporations to startups. We serve customers in a variety of industries that require chemical analysis, including chemical, oil/gas/biofuel, pharmaceutical, medical, energy, environment, food, flavor, fragrance, forensics, and others.
Why ARC Is Your Technology Expert
ARC is a leading innovator of LC/GC instrumentation with expertise in micro-reactor design, heterogeneous catalysis, and separations. We utilize the latest advances in 3D metal printing and nanotechnology to create unparalleled performance and reliability in our products.

Leading the Way in Chemical Analysis Technology
ARC products are used in large-, medium- and small-sized companies, from Fortune 100 corporations to startups. We serve customers in a variety of industries that require chemical analysis, including petrochemical, manufacturing, paints and coatings, flavor and fragrance, pharmaceuticals, oil and gas, environmental, forensics, and others.

Award Winning Innovation
ARC has consistently been recognized as a leading-edge innovator in the fields of science and technology. Our products have won numerous awards for advancing the state of GC, LC, and FID chemical analysis, including the following:

ARC partners with multiple award-winning organizations to distribute our products across the country, including Agilent Technologies and Shimadzu North America. Through these partnerships, we are able to provide even more customers with breakthrough innovations that enhance lab productivity and improve lives.
A key differentiator for ARC’s products is our focus on simplicity and ease of use. Many of our GC and LC products are designed for self-installation, minimal maintenance, and compatibility with existing lab instrumentation. Our team is proud to develop simple, efficient, and flexible solutions that complement your chemical analysis applications.
ARC is committed to providing attentive, personalized service for every single customer we serve, whether through technical know-how or in-depth system support. Our team of industry specialists is here to address your questions and accommodate your needs, no matter how specific or demanding.
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