External Customers – Analytical Resources Core

Welcome to the CSU Analytical Resources Core (ARC)

The ARC provides fee-for-service analytical testing and characterization for industry and external clients. We deliver high-quality data and expert interpretation to support research, product development, and quality control. ARC offers full-service support, from experiment design through data interpretation, as well as self-service options after training. 

Highlights of our services:

Comprehensive Analytical Solutions: Full support from sample prep to data analysis.
State-of-the-Art Instrumentation: High-quality equipment for materials characterization, molecular structure determination, and chemical analysis.
Expertise and Support: Highly experienced technical staff and researchers to support every project.
User-Friendly Processes: Streamlined registration, monthly billing, and no IP claims on service work.

We are dedicated to providing a customer-centric approach to every project, ensuring customized sample preparation, experimental design advice, and method development for tailored results.

Industries We Serve

Health & Nutrition: Biomarker detection, nutritional protein analysis, particle size measurement for liposomes, quantification of toxins and other hazardous materials, and quality analysis of bioactive compounds.
Drug Discovery, Pharmaceuticals, and Biotechnology: Bio-manufacturing, pharmacokinetics, drug delivery systems, and chemical analysis of new drugs, including controlled (schedule II-IV) substances under our DEA license.
Advanced Materials and Manufacturing: Composition analysis of composites and coatings; surface characterization; defect identification in lasers, imaging technology; magnetic properties of electronic devices and sensors; thermal stability and transitions of resins and composites.

Resources & Key Links

ARC External User Policy: Review our guidelines for external users.
ARC Self Use Facility Waiver: Sign our self use agreement for access to training and instrument use.
iLab Registration: Register your account and request services through iLab.
NDA & Service Agreements: Connect with CSU’s legal office for agreements.
Instruments: Explore our full range of instruments
Services: Explore our full range of services.

For any inquiries, please contact our business office:

Email: [email protected]
Phone: (970) 491-3832

What our customers have to say…

Here are a few (shortened) testimonials by some of our biggest clients:

AEMS Corp: “Speed is crucial for startups. ARC’s range of instruments, training, and expertise allows us to hit the ground running.”
Biotect Services: “ARC’s mass spectrometry services and Dr. Broeckling’s expertise were instrumental in our cancer therapy development.”
Earth Science Labs: “For the past five years, CSU ARC has provided us with unparalleled quality and support, driving forward our R&D.”
Tolmar: “Having ARC’s analytical resources so close by has allowed us to accelerate product development with transparent pricing and knowledgeable staff.”
Mantel Technologies: “I highly recommend ARC—the Proteomics Team provided excellent support, a detailed report, and met with us to discuss the findings and answer questions.”
Cellg8: “ARC’s imaging team expertly used TEM technology to verify our liposomal ingredients, providing valuable insights that benefited our scientific, marketing, and sales teams.”