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This section provides an overview for incubator apparatuses as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 15 incubator apparatus manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked incubator apparatus companies as of April, 2026: 1.Rcom Hatcher, 2.Pinnon Hatch Farms, LLC., 3.HEKA Brutgeraete.
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An incubator apparatus is designed to culture a wide range of organisms including animal and insect cells, Escherichia coli, other bacteria, and plants by controlling their environment (temperature, humidity, etc.) for optimal growth. Bioshakers enhance bacterial cultures through agitation, while CO2 incubators introduce carbon dioxide to maintain the pH level for mammalian cell cultures.
Incubator apparatuses are pivotal in growing animal cells and microorganisms by precisely controlling environmental conditions. They are widely utilized in life sciences and biology for protein expression in E. coli, among other applications. Typical operating temperatures range from +4°C to +70°C, catering to various research needs.
While specific controls vary, maintaining appropriate temperature conditions is crucial. Temperature can be regulated in gas or liquid phases, with the former offering ease of adjustment but sensitivity to ambient changes, and the latter providing superior thermal retention but more challenging temperature management.
Bioshakers perform essential mixing of liquid medium and air, with right-to-left and rotary shaking options for different culture vessels. Baffled triangular flasks, often used for their efficient medium and air mixing, are suited for rotary shaking.
CO2 incubators control CO2 levels and humidity, using around 5% CO2 for pH stability and trays of sterile water to maintain 90-95% humidity. They accommodate both adherent and floating mammalian cells, with specific considerations for each cell type's incubation.
This type of incubator, set to maintain temperatures around 38℃, is used primarily in food processing for the growth inspection of microorganisms like E. coli and Salmonella. Its design facilitates microorganism color identification post-reagent application.
Used for culturing human-origin mammalian cells, these incubators support cell observation and protein use from cells. Regular tasks include medium exchange and passaging culture to ensure optimal cell conditions, with recent advancements in automatic incubators simplifying these processes.
The term "incubator" traditionally refers to egg incubation devices. However, in the context of scientific apparatus, different terminologies apply:
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Eppendorf, founded in 1945 with headquarters in Germany, is a manufacturer and supplier of laboratory equipment, instruments, and consumables. The company's product line includes pipettes, pipette tips, centrifuges, mixers, and ultra-low-temperature equipment. Eppendorf's products are used in academic and commercial research laboratories as well as in the pharmaceutical, biotechnical, chemical, and food industries to perform clinical, environmental, process analysis, and production quality assurance. The company also offers services for liquid, sample, and cell handling in laboratories worldwide.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., founded in 1956 and headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, is a manufacturer and supplier of life science solutions, analytical instruments, specialty diagnostics, laboratory products, and biopharma services. Through its brand names, including Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Patheon, Applied Biosystems, and Gibco, among others, the company provides a wide range of products, which include chromatography systems, thermal cyclers, automated cell counters, fermenters, and DNA polymerases. The company’s annual revenue is over 40 billion USD, and it serves several fields, including customers working in clinical diagnostic labs, research institutions, hospitals, government agencies, and pharmaceutical/biotech companies.
Pinnon Hatch Farms, LLC., founded in Centralia, MO, in 2007 is a supplier of incubators, hatchers and ICU brooders. The company's product portfolio includes Hanging Cage Cups, Chicken Run Pens, Dog Run Pens, Poultry Protection Netting and live Bird Shipping Boxes. The company serves industries such as Poultry Farming, Breeding Facilities, Zoos and Wildlife Sanctuaries, Research Institutions and Educational Institutions. The company also provides services such as Product Selection Guidance, warehousing and distribution, and customer and technical support.
Rcom CMPNY, founded in Wichita, KS is a supplier of Room incubators, hatchers and ICU brooders. The company's product portfolio includes Fully automatic incubators with advanced temperature and humidity control, High-capacity hatchers for hatchling emergence, Intensive care units (ICUs) for brooding and nurturing delicate newborns and interfaces with digital displays and controls. The company serves industries such as Poultry Farming, Breeding Facilities, Zoos and Wildlife Sanctuaries, Research Institutions and Educational Institutions.
The Incubator Shop, founded in the United Kingdom, in 2006 is a supplier of Egg Incubators and chic brooders. The company's product portfolio includes a wide range of egg incubators including models for various egg sizes, species, and hatchery sizes that are used for Precise temperature and humidity control and Enhanced airflow and ventilation systems. The company serves industries such as Poultry Farming, Breeding Facilities, Zoos and Wildlife Sanctuaries, Research Institutions and Educational Institutions.
Banbury Cross Incubators, founded in the United Kingdom is a supplier of Small to Large Incubators for Hens, Duck, and Goose. The company's product portfolio includes Incubators, Incubation Tips, spare Parts and Accessories and Drinkers. The company serves industries such as Poultry Farming, Breeding Facilities, Zoos and Wildlife Sanctuaries, Research Institutions and Educational Institutions. The company also provides services such as Product Selection Guidance, warehousing and national distribution, and customer support.
Homesteader's Supply, founded in Coleman, MI is a supplier of Fermenting and Sprouting, Home Brewing, Gardening Products and kitchen products. The company's product portfolio includes All Milking Products, Barn Yard Items, Butter and Yogurt Making products, Cheese Making and Canning Supplies. The company serves markets including Food and beverage, Households, Consumer Goods, Farms and Gardening. The company also provides services such as Product Selection Guidance, warehousing and distribution, repair services and customer and technical support.
Panasonic Healthcare was founded in 1969 in Tokyo, Japan as a manufacturer of healthcare devices and services and operates under PHC Holding Corporation. With a strong hold on Diabetes Management, Diagnostics, Life Sciences, and Healthcare Solutions, Panasonic Healthcare is here to adress global needs in energy, food, housing, health, and information technology. Panasonic Healthcare has a capital of 47.0 billion yen and employs approximately 9,374 individuals worldwide as of March 2022. The company's shareholders include KKR (Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P.), Mitsui & Co., Ltd., Life Science Institute, Inc., Panasonic, and L Catterton.
Nippon Medical and Chemical Instruments Co., LTD., a company founded in 1957 and headquartered in Osaka, Japan, is a manufacturer specializing in environmental control, medical devices, and scientific instruments. The company offers a range of products, including a plant growth chamber, an infection control exhaust unit, and a multi-chamber animal housing system. It also offers infection-control exhaust units, surgical lights, and operating tables. Its products have sphericity and purity. The company has achieved ISO 9001 certification in 2002. It serves several industries, including Commercial equipment, Life sciences apparatus and equipment, and Medical equipment.
HEKA Brutgeraete, founded in Germany, in 1986 is a supplier of Automatic Chicken Eggs Incubators. The company's product portfolio rearing boxes, heat plates, drinker warmers, animal traps and food and compounds. The company serves industries such as Poultry Farming, Breeding Facilities, Zoos and Wildlife Sanctuaries, Research Institutions and Educational Institutions. The company has distributors in all around Europe, Great Britain, Japan, Korea and Mideast & North Africa (MENA) and their products are used in European bird parks.
Ecochicks Poultry Limited, founded in Nairobi, Kenya is a supplier of Automatic Chicken Eggs Incubators. The company's product portfolio includes Solar Eggs Incubators, and Incubators equipped with automated temperature, humidity, and turning controls for optimal conditions. The company serves industries such as Poultry Farming, Breeding Facilities, Zoos and Wildlife Sanctuaries, Research Institutions and Educational Institutions. The company also provides services such as Product Selection Guidance, warehousing and distribution, and customer and technical support.
Autoelex Co., Ltd, founded in Korea in 1991, is a supplier of incubators brooders, and accessories for the pet market. The company's product portfolio includes automatic egg-turning incubators, digital temperature and humidity-controlled units, adjustable shelves and dividers for optimal space utilization, and incubators and brooders that are used to accommodate various species. The company serves industries such as poultry farming, breeding facilities, zoos and wildlife sanctuaries, research institutions, and educational institutions.
Ranking as of April 2026
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rcom Hatcher |
11.8%
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| 2 | Pinnon Hatch Farms, LLC. |
9.5%
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| 3 | HEKA Brutgeraete |
9.3%
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| 4 | Eppendorf North America |
8.9%
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| 5 | The Incubator Shop |
7.2%
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| 6 | Banbury Cross Incubators |
7.2%
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| 7 | Rcom CMPNY |
6.4%
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| 8 | Autoelex Co., Ltd |
6.2%
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| 9 | Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. |
6.0%
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| 10 | Homesteader's Supply |
5.4%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the incubator apparatus page as of April 2026. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
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United States of America
|
7 | 50.0% |
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Japan
|
4 | 28.6% |
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Germany
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1 | 7.1% |
| Kenya | 1 | 7.1% |
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Republic of Korea
|
1 | 7.1% |
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■Capacity Achieves the largest capacity in the history of Innova incubator shaker. By expanding the platform area by 35%*, the number of samples th...
