Redbud Labs develops affordable microfluidic technologies that reduce lab workflow complexity without sacrificing performance. We have developed NAxtract, a cartridge-based automated sample preparation platform that sets the bar for ease-of-use. Reagents are contained in a single, disposable cartridge, capable of processing 8 samples in 30 minutes. This platform disrupts the sample prep market by making automation accessible: small footprint, zero overhead, no setup, no service contracts. Our first cartridge performs pathogen extraction from human biofluids. The platform will feature a menu of cartridges, making NAxtract is the most reliable and affordable sample prep solution available across a range of markets including liquid biopsy, infectious disease diagnostics, and genomic surveillance.At the core of our cartridges is a microfluidic agitation technology that overcomes diffusion-driven fluid dynamics at the microscale. Our patented Redbud Post technology enables microfluidic sample prep up to 1000x faster than conventional on-cartridge methods. Our intellectual property portfolio includes patents (18 granted, 36 pending), trade secrets, and exclusive supply.Redbud Labs headquarters, located in the Research Triangle Park, North Carolina is home to a nearly 8,000 sq.ft. custom-built lab space dedicated to production, prototyping, and general lab applications. Redbud Labs has dedicated BSL-2 facilities for cell culture, biological applications, and sample preparation with approximately 450 sq. ft. lab space isolated from shop and production at Redbud Labs headquarters. Redbud is certified ISO 9001 and 45001 for its quality, health and safety management system