BP7 Performance Insights – Part 3: Performance Challenges in Open-Loop
Common Pitfalls and How to Ensure Stability in Real-World Setups This is Part 3 of our BP7 Performance Insights article series.If you missed BP7 Performance Insights – Part 1: Stable Performance Needs Feedback or BP7 Performance Insights – Part 2: Detailed Performance Specification, we recommend checking those out first. They explain how the BP7 micropump performs under feedback […]
BP7 Performance Insights – Part 2: Detailed Performance Specification
Understanding the Operating Ranges and Statistical Profile of the Bartels Pump | BP7 This is Part 2 of our BP7 Performance Insights series.If you haven’t read BP7 Performance Insights – Part 1: Stable Performance Needs Feedback yet, we recommend starting there. It explains how stable the BP7 micropump behaves under closed-loop operation and why consistent performance matters. Start […]
BP7 Performance Insights – Part 1: Stable Performance Needs Feedback
How Closed-Loop Control Unlocks the Full Potential of the Bartels Pump | BP7 Stable Performance with Sensor Feedback This is how stable and accurate the Bartels Pump | BP7 performs in both liquid and gas application: During closed-loop PID control operation with a target flowrate of 500 µl/min, the BP7 micropump runs at a fixed frequency of […]
Driving the BP7 Micropump: Signal Control and Electronics
To get the most out of the BP7 micropump, you need more than just power, you need precision. This article explores how piezoelectric actuation works in the BP7, what kind of signals are required, and how proper phase control and driving electronics determine flow performance. Whether you’re prototyping or integrating the pump into an OEM […]
Acoustic Performance of the BP7: Micropump Sound Emission Explained
Micropumps like the BP7 are compact, efficient, and free of rotating parts. But even without motors, they can still produce audible noise depending on how they are operated. In this article, we explore the acoustic behavior of the BP7 micropump, showing how signal shape, operating frequency, and the working medium impact sound levels. Especially if […]
Enabling High-Volume, Low-Cost Micropump Production
Scalable. Affordable. Designed for real-world manufacturing. Why Cost-Efficient Design Matters In high-volume applications, performance alone isn’t enough. In diagnostics, life science, and industrial environments, you need components that are affordable, repeatable, and ready to scale. The BP7 micropump is more than a reliable fluidic actuator. It’s a low-cost micropump that’s optimized for mass production, from […]
Production and Assembly of the BP7 Micropump
From layered precision to reliable performance Introduction: How Performance Is Engineered Behind the compact form and high precision of the BP7 micropump lies a carefully developed production process. It combines microfabrication, advanced materials, and rigorous testing to ensure every unit performs exactly as intended. This article provides an inside look at how the BP7 micropump […]
Required Know-How to Design a Microfluidic Device
The four disciplines behind every successful fluidic system Introduction: Microfluidics is a Team Sport Microfluidic systems may look compact and elegant, but behind that simplicity lies a highly coordinated design process. Success depends on integrating fluid dynamics, electronics, software, and mechanical components into one seamless system. Each domain brings its own rules, tools, and challenges. […]
Introduction to Microfluidics
Microfluidics is the science (and art!) of controlling tiny amounts of fluid, usually in channels thinner than a millimeter. Think of it as fluid handling on a miniature scale where precision meets efficiency. It brings together physics, engineering, chemistry, biology, and materials science to create smart, compact systems that are powerful, versatile, and surprisingly elegant. […]
Comparing Pump Types: Syringe, Peristaltic, and Piezoelectric Micropumps
When working with liquids in research, diagnostics, or industrial setups, choosing the right pump type is critical. Your choice depends on the specific needs of your application, fluid volume, flow precision, portability, power use, and more. In this guide, we compare three common pump types side by side: Each technology comes with strengths and limitations. […]