We make the Complex Convenient when it comes to Buying Research Reagents.
antibodies-online is a global life science supplier providing researchers with access to high-quality reagents for protein-level research. The company operates a dual business model that combines its own product development and manufacturing activities within the antibodies-online and Rockland group with a curated marketplace of third-party products from established external suppliers. This integrated approach enables antibodies-online to offer both scientific depth and portfolio breadth through a single, reliable platform.
The product portfolio spans more than 90,000 targets across over 2,000 species and supports more than 300 research applications. In addition to distributing reagents from a broad network of partners, antibodies-online is involved in the development of selected research tools under its own brand, supported by scientific validation and technical documentation. The company also offers custom protein development based on specific research requirements. Complementing this, custom antibody generation services are provided through Rockland Immunochemicals, Inc., leveraging Rockland’s in-house R&D and production capabilities.
As part of the Rockland group, antibodies-online integrates manufacturing expertise, scientific know-how, and efficient global logistics with a strong focus on data quality, reproducibility, and technical support. Marketplace offerings and in-house activities are positioned as complementary components of a unified portfolio, designed to help researchers efficiently identify, source, and apply fit-for-purpose reagents.
antibodies-online serves academic, biotech, and pharmaceutical research organizations worldwide, supporting basic research, translational science, and assay development. The company’s mission is to continually refine scientific expertise and operational excellence in order to deliver reliable research reagents and customized solutions that advance life science research and enable progress in diagnostics and therapeutics.
Vision: To be an invaluable partner to the life science community advancing the development and delivery of therapies and diagnostics worldwide.
Mission: Continually refine our scientific expertise and operational excellence to develop and deliver fit-for-purpose products, from antibody-based tools to biologic critical reagents, that drive basic and applied research forward.
Fast Facts
- Antibody Experts
- PhDs with extensive bench experience and antibody knowhow at your disposal for product recommendations and protocol optimization
- 15+ years of Serving Science
- Since 2006 antibodies-online serves Scientists and Research Institutions around the globe.
- Locations
- Aachen, Germany
- Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Countries shipped to
- 65+
- Catalogued Product Data
- >4 m products
- Analyzed Product Data
- >1 m Validation Images
- > 500k publications
- Supplier under Management
- >250
- Independent Product Validation
- Home of the "Independent Validation Program" since 2013
- >600 validations performed by qualified Scientists around the world
Single Source for working on protein level
You may not know, that most of our products even existed. With more than 4 m products in our database, we likely have what you need: 90,000 targets, from >2000 species, for >300 applications. From that vast catalogue we are picking the best products out there to bring them to your attention.
Unmatched in richness of product information
To understand the fit of a product for your experiment and product quality you should aim to get the complete picture on available data. We are unmatched in richness of product information aggregated from multiple sources. We collect and share this data with you for you to understand why we recommend a certain product.
Ranks best products first based on available validation data
Across our website our product suggestions are based on available validation data only - we always show you the best products for your research need first.
More than 1 million application Images, references and customer generated reports
We have spent most of our "company life" to aggregate product data. A truely unique database of more than 1 million application Images, references and customer generated reports support our choice of products.
Easy to compare products due to Standardized Data
We standardize >50 data fields across our 250+ suppliers to enable searching, filtering and visually scanning products.
The Evolution of antibodies-online: From Digital Reagent Platform to Integrated Life Science Partner
antibodies-online was founded with the goal of simplifying access to high-quality research reagents for the life science community at a time when scientists were facing an increasing number of antibody and protein choices with limited transparency. From the beginning, the company focused on combining scientific expertise with digital infrastructure to help researchers identify reagents that are fit for purpose and supported by meaningful validation data.
In its early years, antibodies-online established itself as an online platform that aggregated products from a growing network of external manufacturers and suppliers. Long-term partnerships with many of these suppliers laid the foundation for a broad and diverse portfolio, while a strong emphasis on data quality and technical support helped differentiate the platform from purely transactional marketplaces.
As the company evolved, antibodies-online expanded beyond distribution by building internal scientific capabilities and becoming involved in selected development and manufacturing activities within the antibodies-online and Rockland group. This step marked the transition toward a dual business model that combines in-house expertise with a curated marketplace of third-party products, allowing the company to offer both depth and breadth to its customers.
A significant milestone in the company’s history was becoming part of the Rockland group. Through this integration, antibodies-online strengthened its access to established R&D, manufacturing, and custom service capabilities, including custom antibody generation offered through Rockland Immunochemicals, Inc. At the same time, antibodies-online continued to grow its digital platform, logistics infrastructure, and global reach, ensuring efficient delivery and consistent service for researchers worldwide.
Today, antibodies-online is a scientific leader in protein-level research, supporting the life science community with a comprehensive portfolio covering tens of thousands of targets across a wide range of species and applications. Driven by deep domain expertise and scientific excellence, the company sets standards through rigorous internal development, advanced custom solutions, and a carefully curated global partner network. As a trusted single source for high-quality research reagents, antibodies-online stands for uncompromising scientific rigor, transparency, and long-term collaboration—enabling reliable and reproducible research worldwide.
