SPL Life Sciences : What consumables for cell culture, molecular biology and sample management?

A leading Korean manufacturer, SPL Life Sciences designs and manufactures plastic consumables for cell culture, molecular biology and sample management. From culture dishes to 6–384-well plates, bottles, inserts, serological pipettes, pipette tips, tubes, cryovials and PCR consumables, every item is moulded in PS or PP with assured sterility and traceability. Its solutions serve academic, biotech and pharma laboratories, as well as QC and R&D teams seeking reproducibility, optical clarity and instrument-compatible formats.

Korean roots, global presence

Born in South Korea, SPL Life Sciences has grown at the crossroads of industrial precision and the demands of the life sciences. Its development is built on end-to-end control of the chain – from mould design and injection moulding, through to sterilisation and packaging under cleanroom conditions. Over the years, the brand has expanded its catalogue from the essentials of cell culture to advanced solutions (inserts, 3D plates, assay accessories), while tightening its quality controls and batch traceability. Backed by academic partnerships and an international distribution network, it has become a go-to for R&D, production and quality control laboratories seeking reliability, optical clarity and reproducibility, without compromising everyday ergonomics.

Expertise and Areas of Specialisation

SPL is recognised for its cell culture consumables that deliver high experimental repeatability: treated dishes and plates for attachment, culture flasks with an ergonomic neck, and excellent optical clarity in microscopy. For 3D models, it offers ultra-low attachment surfaces dedicated to spheroids and organoids, as well as culture inserts with membranes of defined porosity for migration, co-culture or permeability assays.

On the liquid-handling side, SPL supplies serological pipettes with crisp graduations and tips (with or without filter) engineered for a reliable seal and low retention. 15/50 ml conical tubes, microtubes and cryovials ensure a secure closure, including during centrifugation and cryogenic storage. Upstream of analysis, its thin-walled PCR plastics promote excellent thermal transfer and clean qPCR curves.

This industrial expertise translates into laboratory-grade PS/PP materials, cleanroom production, sterile, non-pyrogenic and DNase/RNase-free options depending on the reference, and formats compatible with instrument standards (including SBS footprint). Result: reliable consumables, easy to integrate into R&D, QC and bioproduction workflows, for crisper data and safer handling.

SPL products distributed by Dutscher

SPL – Frequently Asked Questions

Where are SPL consumables manufactured?
Mainly in South Korea, at specialised plastics-processing facilities for the life sciences, with cleanroom production and rigorous quality control.

Are SPL plates and inserts compatible with my equipment?
Yes, the formats follow laboratory standards (including SBS footprint for plates). Check the datasheet for reader/incubator compatibility.

What culture surfaces does SPL offer?
Surfaces treated for adhesion, plus ultra-low attachment options for spheroids, according to cell requirements.

What is the sterility and cleanliness policy?
Sterile items are produced in cleanrooms and then sterilised (e.g. by irradiation). Batches are tested for the absence of DNase/RNase and endotoxins, depending on the product.

Does SPL hold quality certifications?
The brand operates under relevant ISO quality-management standards. Refer to the certificate for each product family for details.