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. […]
Our Vision: Making Microfluidics as Simple as Building Block Toys
Microfluidics has massive potential. But despite its power, it is still often stuck in the background, used mostly in research labs, by niche companies, or inside high-tech diagnostic tools. What’s holding it back isn’t the science. It’s the hassle of getting started. The Real Barriers to Microfluidics For many people, especially newcomers, the entry into […]
The BP7 Micropump: A Practical Microfluidic Workhorse
To see how microfluidic principles come to life in real-world systems, let’s take a closer look at the Bartels Pump | BP7. Developed by Bartels Mikrotechnik, this piezoelectric diaphragm pump showcases how compact design and microscale fluid handling can work together with high precision and reliability. Working Principle and Pumping Technology The Bartels Pump | […]
Enabling automated cell preparation by controlled volume dispensing
Download PDF In modern laboratory workflows, precise cell preparation is essential for applications ranging from basic research to advanced drug development. Traditionally a manual and time-consuming task, recent advancements have enabled automation through controlled volume dispensing using microfluidic technologies. This case study highlights the use of the mp6 micropump by Bartels Mikrotechnik to automate this […]
Microfluidics in Space
Download PDF Ferrofluids as a New Frontier for Space-Based Fluid Control Understanding how liquids behave in microgravity is one of the key challenges of space-based research. The PAPELL experiment (Pump Application using Pulsed Electromagnets for Liquid reLocation), developed by students at the University of Stuttgart, represents a pioneering step in the use of ferrofluids for […]
Micropump Manual
You can preview or download the The Bartels Pump | BP7 Micropump Manual as a PDF below. It contains detailed instructions for tubing and mounting of the BP7 micropump. Download PDF
Software Manual
You can preview or download the Software Manual as a PDF below. It contains detailed instructions for the software related to Bartels products. Download PDF
The Bartels Pump | BP7 – Mounting Datasheet
You can preview or download the The Bartels Pump | BP7 – Mounting Datasheet as a PDF below. It includes all technical specifications related to the mounting variant of the BP7 micropump. Download PDF
The Bartels Pump | BP7 – Tubing Datasheet
You can preview or download the The Bartels Pump | BP7 – Tubing Datasheet as a PDF below. It includes all technical specifications related to the tubing variant for the BP7 micropump. Download PDF
Electronic Driver Datasheet
You can preview or download the Electronic Driver Datasheet as a PDF below. It includes all technical specifications relevant to the use and integration of pump and valve drivers. Download PDF