In today’s fast-moving life sciences and biotech environment, every dollar of working capital matters. From funding new research initiatives to scaling operations, labs often overlook a powerful financial lever sitting right inside their facility:
Idle, surplus, or underutilized equipment.
Whether it’s a benchtop analyzer that’s no longer needed, a freezer that was replaced, or a decommissioned HPLC system from a recent upgrade — that equipment can be converted into real cash flow.
At ReBio, we specialize in helping biotech companies,research labs, and universities unlock capital tied up in unused assets while maximizing fair market value
Why Idle Lab Equipment = Hidden Working Capital
Most labs accumulate equipment over time as projects evolve, grants shift, or new technology replaces older systems. These assets often end up:
- Sitting unplugged in storage
- Taking up valuable bench space
- Depreciating without being used
- Costing money in maintenance or calibration
- Becoming obsolete while still holding resale value
What many organizations don’t realize is that second-hand scientific equipment remains in high demand, especially when maintained well.
By selling unused assets, your lab can generate the working capital needed for:
- New instruments
- Expanding research capabilities
- Hiring talent
- Improving workflows
- Reducing leasing or storage expenses
ReBio helps you tap into this financial opportunity quickly and efficiently.
What Types of Life Science Equipment Hold Strong Resale Value?
Many categories of equipment retain excellent market demand — especially from growing biotech, diagnostic startups, and university labs.
Below are some of the most sought-after categories we help clients sell:
Chromatography Systems
- Agilent 1100/1200/1260/1290 HPLC & UHPLC systems
- Waters Alliance UPLC platforms
- Shimadzu Nexera LC systems
PCR & qPCR Instruments
- Applied Biosystems (ABI) 7500, QuantStudio
- Bio-Rad CFX-series
- Roche LightCycler systems
Flow Cytometers
- BD FACSCanto, LSRFortessa, FACSAria
- ThermoFisher Attune NxT
Imaging & Microscopy
- Zeiss Axio Observer
- Leica DMi8
- Nikon Eclipse series
Spectrometry & Analytical Instruments
- Thermo Orbitrap and TripleQuad systems
- Agilent GC/MS and LC/MS
- Bruker MALDI and NMR components
Sample Prep & Automation
- Hamilton Microlab STAR
- Tecan Freedom EVO
- Opentrons OT-2 (automation growth market)
Cold Storage & Bioprocessing
- Stirling ULT freezers
- Thermo Forma freezers and CO₂ incubators
- Sartorius and Millipore bioprocess controllers
If your organization has equipment like this idle or outdated, it likely still has significant residual value in the secondary market.
How ReBio Maximizes the Value of Your Equipment
Selling lab equipment isn’t as simple as listing it online.
It requires expertise, proper testing, logistics, and access to qualified buyers.
That’s where ReBio delivers real advantage.
1. Market-Driven Pricing
We evaluate your assets using historical sales data, demand trends, and brand strength to ensure you receive maximum fair market value.
2. Professional Testing & Validation
Our technicians perform functional checks and documentation that increase buyer confidence and raise resale value.
3. Turnkey Removal & Logistics
From safe de-installation to certified packaging and freight coordination, we manage the entire physical process.
4. Established Buyer Network
We connect your equipment directly with:
- Biotech startups
- CROs
- Academic research labs
- Diagnostics companies
- Equipment refurbishers
This ensures your assets sell faster and for more.
5. Fast Payouts
Whether you prefer direct purchase, consignment, or credit toward future equipment needs, ReBio ensures a smooth, transparent transaction.
Turn Unused Equipment Into Working Capital Today
Your lab may be sitting on tens of thousands — or even hundreds of thousands — of dollars in idle equipment.
ReBio helps you unlock that capital while clearing valuable space and reducing storage burden.
If your organization is planning a lab upgrade, facility move, or equipment refresh, now is the perfect time to evaluate your unused assets.
Contact ReBio to request a free valuation or asset audit at rebio.com
Let’s help you recover the maximum value from your equipment — so you can reinvest in what matters most: your science.