# Bartels Mikrotechnik

> Bartels Mikrotechnik is a leading provider in microfluidics. We develop and manufacture micropumps, software, electronics, and systems for advanced fluid handling and offer custom solutions for research, medical technology, and industrial applications.

## Custom Solutions

- [Custom Solutions](https://bartels-mikrotechnik.de/fluid-handling/): Our custom solutions stand out with a 4–6 week turnaround, prototype-ready designs (TRL 6), flexible ordering, customizable project scopes, and full-service support for tailored microfluidic systems.

## Products

- [The Bartels Pump | BP7 Micropump](https://bartels-mikrotechnik.de/product/the-bartels-pump-bp7-piezo-pump/): Compact, low-maintenance pump designed for delivering small liquid and gas volumes. It is ideal for microfluidic applications, laboratory automation, and life science instruments.
- [mp-Multiboard2](https://bartels-mikrotechnik.de/product/mp-multiboard2-en/): Control and evaluation board for all Bartels components including Bartels FluidicStudio for precise control.
- [Pump Driver](https://bartels-mikrotechnik.de/product/pump-driver/): Microelectronic for The Bartels Pump | BP7 to make pump control via a control board possible.
- [FluidControl Plus Kit](https://bartels-mikrotechnik.de/product/fluidcontrol-plus-kit/): Includes all components and software Bartels FluidicStudio for implementing and testing precise microfluidic flow control using pumps, sensors, and software in one integrated system.

## Product Categories

- [Microfluidic Kits](https://bartels-mikrotechnik.de/products/microfluidic-kits/): Ready-to-start kits for different use cases — such as quick start, advanced fluid control, droplet generation, and cell culturing — including all essential components, making individual component sourcing unnecessary.
- [Sensors](https://bartels-mikrotechnik.de/products/sensors/): Flow sensors for liquids and gases from Sensirion, as well as a pressure sensor for liquids and gases by Honeywell and specific sensors for CO2 and VOC levels.
- [Chips](https://bartels-mikrotechnik.de/products/chips/): Microfluidic chips for different use cases like mixer, droplet generator and standard chips from microfluidic ChipShop.
- [Accessories](https://bartels-mikrotechnik.de/products/accessories/): Microfluidic accessories for improving system performance like tubing, filters, bubble traps, dampers, plugs, clamps, connectors and mounting options.
- [Valves](https://bartels-mikrotechnik.de/products/valves/): Active and passive valves and valve kits from Bürkert, Festo, Memetis, Camozzi, Staiger and Takasago.
- [Electronics & Software](https://bartels-mikrotechnik.de/products/electronics-software/): Comprehensive control setup with valve driver, control boards, pump driver, FluidControl Plus License software for Bartels FluidicStudio, and mp-Labtronix Control Unit for micropumps.

## Success Stories

- [Smiths Detection](https://bartels-mikrotechnik.de/success-stories/smiths-detection/): Bartels’ micropumps enable the portable IONSCAN 600 to deliver rapid, precise, and licence-free trace detection of explosives and narcotics, combining stable gas flow, compact design, and low power consumption for reliable field operation.
- [Kuhner Shaker](https://bartels-mikrotechnik.de/success-stories/kuhner-shaker/): Bartels’ micropump, integrated with the Kuhner shaker TOM system, enables precise, real-time monitoring of OTR, CTR, and RQ in shake flask cultivations, offering scalable, space-saving, and flexible solutions for optimized bioprocesses and cell culture research.
- [Leica Microsystems](https://bartels-mikrotechnik.de/success-stories/leica-microsystems/): Bartels’ micropump, integrated with Leica’s system, provides a continuous, precise, and automated water immersion supply for high-resolution microscopy, ensuring distortion-free imaging, uninterrupted experiments, and streamlined workflows for live-cell and advanced microscopy applications.
- [Genspeed Biotech](https://bartels-mikrotechnik.de/success-stories/genspeed-biotech/): Bartels’ micropumps and controllers enable the GENSPEED R2 to deliver fast, precise, and automated point-of-care infection diagnostics, combining microfluidic precision with compact, user-friendly integration for results within 75 minutes, even in remote or resource-limited settings.

## Support Center

- [Downloads](https://bartels-mikrotechnik.de/support-center/?top-category=downloads): Datasheets, Manuals, Software, 3D Models, Certificates
- [Knowledge Base](https://bartels-mikrotechnik.de/support-center/?top-category=knowledge-base): Articles about Microfluidics Basics, Fluidic Performance Insights, Manufacturing Infos about the Bartels Pump | BP7 and additional posts about electronic control, sound emission and case studies.

## Company

- [About Us](https://bartels-mikrotechnik.de/about-bartels-2/): Bartels Mikrotechnik, founded in 1996 in Dortmund, Germany, specializes in microfluidics solutions, including micropumps. The company emphasizes innovation, customer focus, respect, and employee development to deliver reliable, high-quality, and sustainable solutions.
- [Partners](https://bartels-mikrotechnik.de/partners/): Bartels Mikrotechnik partners with leading microfluidic component manufacturers to deliver seamless, tested, and customized system solutions with micropumps.
- [Locations / Distributors](https://bartels-mikrotechnik.de/locations/): Bartels Mikrotechnik and its global distributors provide accessible support and products worldwide, with partners in Europe, North America, Asia, and Israel.
- [Contact](https://bartels-mikrotechnik.de/contact/): You can contact Bartels Mikrotechnik via scheduled meetings, live chat during service hours, phone, or a contact form, with support available Monday–Thursday 9:00–17:00 CEST and Friday 9:00–15:00 CEST.