DPX Technologies

DPX Technologies is a biotechnology company in Columbia, SC, specializing in innovative sample preparation solutions for laboratories. The company develops and manufactures pipette tips and related technologies that streamline workflows in clinical, forensic, cannabis, genomics, and proteomics research. Its core products include INTip™ Solid Phase Extraction (XTR), Filtration (ToT), Size Exclusion Chromatography (SEC), and Nucleic Acid Cleanup (NiX), all designed for ease of use and seamless automation. These solutions enable efficient analyte recovery, clean sample processing, and compatibility with diverse laboratory methods. DPX Technologies serves research institutions, clinical labs, and biotech firms across the United States, with a strong focus on advancing automation and reliability in sample preparation.

Founded by Dr. William Brewer, a former forensic toxicologist with the SC Law Enforcement Division, DPX Technologies originated from a patent for a disposable pipette extraction device in 2000. The company’s flagship Dispersive Pipette XTRaction Technology enhances sample interaction through dynamic mixing within the pipette tip, improving recovery rates. The patented Tip-on-Tip (ToT) system enables clean filtration and cleanup by integrating sample aspiration and filtration in a single step. The company’s mission centers on empowering scientists with versatile, chemistry-driven tools that integrate smoothly into any workflow, with a commitment to quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Located on Technology Cir in Columbia, DPX Technologies sits just a short distance from Moores Pond, a local lake, and is within a half-mile of South University, Midlands Technical College, and Cumbess Creek. The site lies near Farrow Road, placing it within a research and education corridor that supports the region’s growing biotech and life sciences sector.

DPX Technologies is recognized for its well-documented, technically robust online presence, with detailed product information, application notes, and clear technical explanations. The company’s reputation is built on innovation, reliability, and deep scientific expertise, reflected in its integration into advanced laboratory workflows and its ongoing participation in industry events. As a leader in pipette tip technology, DPX continues to set benchmarks in efficiency and automation for sample preparation.

The company stands as a key contributor to Columbia’s emerging biotechnology ecosystem, combining academic proximity with cutting-edge research tools to support scientific advancement across the region.

Services:

• Filtration (ToT)
• Genomic Sample Preparation (NiX)
• Size Exclusion Chromatography (SEC)
• Solid Phase Extraction (XTR)