PIPEJET® Technology

Non-contact nanoliter dispensing based on piezo-actuated mechanism and dispensing capillaries. Independent of liquid type for highly reproducible droplet deposition on any substrate.

PIPEJET® working principle

Single droplets on demand. Precise. Robust. Reliable.

The patented PIPEJET® technology enables a non-contact dispensing of highly reproducible droplets at very low volumes. Key element is an elastic polymer tube - the pipe - that is partially squeezed by a piezo stack actuator. Due to the direct volume displacement, the liquid is ejected in a spherical droplet shape. The dispensing parameters can be adjusted by the BioFluidix Control Software to address the desired volume, droplet shape and velocity.

Free of liquid classes

The PIPEJET® technology is applicable to dispense liquids in a wide range of viscosity, surface tension or density. We offer a free feasibility to test your specific sample!

Buffers & Detergents Oils & Adhesives
DMSO & other solvents Strong Acids
Ethanol & Methanol UV curable ink
Beads & living cells Photoresist

 

Free-flying nanoliter droplets

Single droplets on demand by direct volume displacement.

The patented PIPEJET® technology implements highly reproducible, accurate and controllable dispensing applications. Each ejected droplet is identical - in shape, velocity and volume - to guaranty an excellent print morphology.

Dynamic droplet volume range

Single droplets with adjustable low volumes from 2 to 70 nl

Simply adapt the single droplet volume to your needs. Generate well defined droplet volumes based on the software-controlled driving parameters of the PIPEJET®. Exploit the dynamic volume range to create individual arrays or patterns of your choice.

Individual - no limits!

The unprecedented high reproducibility of the PIPEJET® technology allows for almost any dispensing application!

Due to it's simple and robust working principle, the easy transformability of the nozzle type and it's controllability the PIPEJET® technology is applicable for almost any dispensing challenge.

Robust and steady droplet ejection

Non-contact nanoliter dispensing with excellent CVs at any liquid type - over and over and over again

The PIPEJET® technology features excellent accuracy and reproducibility of less than 3 % CV (typically < 1 %). The homogenous droplet formation promotes long term stability for a wide range of samples, e.g. aqueous solutions, buffers, solvents, particle suspensions or cells. Even heated and chilled prototypes are realized!

No cross-contamination and easy-to-use

All sample contaminated parts - the pipe | the liquid connection | the reservoir - are low-cost consumables. The actuator is never in touch with sample. The exchange of the consumables is easy and fast - All, to increase confidence in your process!

Low cost dispensing tips

High precision pipes are essential for excellent dispensing performance.

Our PIPEJET® pipes are available in a variety of diameters and lengths. In dependency on your specification, our team finds the most suitable type for your application!

Outstanding standalone and OEM integration

PIPEJET® nanoDispenser Kit

Whether a single channel dispenser for scientific experiments, a robust low volume dispenser for an existing automation system or a new product needs a unit for miniaturised liquid handling: The PIPEJET® nanoDispenser Kit contains all essentials required to get started with the PIPEJET® technology.

Relevant literature

Whitepaper on the fundamentals and use of the PIPEJET® nanoDispenser technology

Dispensing liquid volumes in aliquots of a few nanoliters at high reliability, reproducibility and accuracy gets increasingly important in production processes of pharmaceutical and diagnostic products. Get an insight into the underlying science and technology of our PIPEJET® nanoDispenser.