Our primary metabolic screening system for the biomedical market is our SM-MARS system. "MARS" stands for Multiple Animal Respirometry System, and the SM version is optimized for small mammals such as mice. Live-in cages are standard, allowing the animals access to food and water. SM-MARS systems come with on-site setup and training worldwide, followed by lifetime technical support at no additional charge. Our systems carry a unique three year warranty against defects in materials or workmanship.

The SM-MARS system is available in the following configurations:

SM-MARS-X where X is the maximum number of animals to be scanned. Standard numbers are 4, 8 and 16. The system can be expanded after purchase.

SM-MARS-XA where A denotes non-invasive activity monitoring of all animals, which is highly recommended.

Thus, an 8 channel system with activity monitoring would be specified as an SM-MARS-8A. 

Being biological scientists, we are well aware that mice at standard laboratory temperatures are thermally stressed and exhibit an elevated metabolic rate. This is a fact of which many users of biomedical metabolic screening systems are not aware. As a consequence, most metabolic measurements on mice in the biomedical literature are amalgams of the animal's real metabolic rate and its response to hypothermic stress. Should you wish to avoid this almost universal error, we can work with you to fit a temperature control system within your space and budget. Because the requirements will differ widely from one installation to another, temperature control systems are quoted on a case-by-case basis.

To obtain a no-obligation quote, email us with the model you require. Include any other information you wish. We'll assemble a quote for you, typically in less than 24 hours, and email or FAX it to you as requested.