What Ginolis does

Ginolis Oy is a Finnish privately held precision automation company, founded in 2010 and headquartered in Oulu, Finland, that builds modular equipment and software for diagnostics and medical device manufacturing. Its product portfolio centers on three families: the patented Kaste precision dispensing line (Kaste Nano pump with piezo motor bellows technology delivering 1 nL to 1500 µL at sub-1% CV, the Kaste Lab benchtop platform, and Kaste Dispensing Studio control software); the LFDA series of lateral flow cassette assembly machines (LFDA-1, LFDA-3, LFDA-6) spanning pilot to high-volume production with throughput up to 60 parts/min; and the Kaiku SaaS IoT data collection platform that delivers traceability, predictive maintenance, and OEE analytics across the installed base. Underlying infrastructure is the Xanthia open-architecture robot platform orchestrated by the Ginger Automation OS, which supports 30-minute product changeovers and modular integration with third-party equipment.

The company monetizes primarily through one-time hardware sales of automation systems, supplemented by professional services (feasibility studies, commissioning, validation), recurring After Market Services agreements, Kaiku SaaS subscriptions, and spare parts and consumables. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales with regional coverage across North America, DACH, and Europe/Asia, complemented by a Preferred Partner agreement with Probot Oy for Nordic robotics design and contract manufacturing partnerships such as Salofa. Customers span point-of-care diagnostics manufacturers (primary vertical), life sciences, medical devices, contract manufacturing organizations, and R&D laboratories, with 150+ production lines operating across 37 countries and an installed base producing approximately 100 million diagnostic devices annually. Certifications include ISO 9001; recent strategic activity includes the 2015 Wegera acquisition, the 2024–2026 product and platform launches, and the 2025 North American leadership appointment.

Name

Ginolis

Legal name

Ginolis Oy

Website

https://ginolis.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ginolis is a Finnish precision automation company that builds modular dispensing and lateral flow assembly equipment, plus the Kaiku IoT data platform, for diagnostics and medical device manufacturers across 37 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Diagnostic Manufacturing Automation

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516), Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513)

SIC

Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Liquid Handling & Laboratory Automation (Pipettes, Robots, Workstations) (HLAGAIAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Laboratory Automation, Sample Prep & Liquid Handling (IVD Lab Diagnostics) (HLAHAAAN), Factory Automation Cells & Integrated Systems (Assembly, Welding, Painting Lines) (IMAHAHAL)

Keywords

• Precision dispensing systems
• Lateral flow assembly
• Medical device automation
• Microfluidics manufacturing
• IoT production data

Headquarters

HQ city

Oulunsalo

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Automation Equipment Sales: Sale of LFDA series lateral flow device assembly machines (LFDA-1, LFDA-3, LFDA-6) and Kaste dispensing systems. Revenue from both new equipment and refurbished units.
2. Professional Services: Feasibility studies, consulting, project management, installation, commissioning, and validation services for automation implementations.
3. After Market Services (AMS): Preventive/predictive maintenance, emergency support, remote diagnostics, training, spare parts management, and software upgrades with priority service agreements.
4. Kaiku Data Collection Platform: SaaS-based IoT data collection and analytics platform providing traceability, predictive maintenance, and operational intelligence.
5. Spare Parts and Consumables: Replacement parts, nozzles, tubing, and consumables for installed equipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ginolis manufactures and sells precision automation equipment for diagnostics and medical device manufacturing, including the patented Kaste dispensing systems (Nano pumps, Kaste Lab benchtop platform, Kaste Dispensing Studio software) for nanoliter-to-microliter liquid handling, and the LFDA series modular lateral flow device assembly machines (LFDA-1, LFDA-3, LFDA-6) for low- to high-volume production. The offering is complemented by the Kaiku SaaS IoT data collection platform, Xanthia open-architecture robot platform, and lifecycle services (feasibility, commissioning, after-market support).

Product overview

Ginolis offers a modular automation platform for diagnostics and life sciences manufacturing, combining precision dispensing technology with scalable assembly systems and data-driven quality control. The core portfolio includes the Kaste dispensing family (Kaste Nano pumps, Kaste Lab benchtop platform, and Kaste Dispensing Studio software) for nanoliter-to-milliliter precision liquid handling; the LFDA series (LFDA-1, LFDA-3, LFDA-6) for lateral flow device assembly at entry to high-volume production scales; and Kaiku, a SaaS-based IoT data collection and analytics platform for real-time traceability and predictive maintenance. The Xanthia open-architecture platform serves as the underlying automation infrastructure, enabling integration with upstream/downstream equipment. Services include feasibility studies, project commissioning, and after-market support (AMS) for the complete product lifecycle.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kaste: Precision liquid dispensing system enabling nanoliter to microliter volume control with patented piezo motor bellows technology.
• Kaiku
• LFDA Series

Products and services

• Kaste Nano High-precision dispensing pump using patented piezo motor bellows technology for nanoliter to microliter liquid handling with viscosity-independent accuracy and CV as low as sub-1%. Targets life sciences R&D, assay development, biosensor manufacturing, and microfluidic chip production.
• Kaste Lab Automated benchtop liquid dispensing platform combining nanoliter to milliliter precision with integrated barcode tracking and connectivity for streamlined R&D and lab workflows. Targets academic and commercial research labs, assay developers, and pilot production environments.
• Kaste Dispensing Studio Application-level control and recipe management software for Kaste Lab, providing unified touchscreen interface for configuring, executing, and monitoring dispensing operations with full traceability.
• Ginolis LFDA-1 Semi-automatic lateral flow cassette assembly machine for low-volume production, capable of up to 20 parts/min and ~3 million tests/year in single-shift operation. Targets diagnostics manufacturers transitioning from manual to automated production and CMOs.
• Ginolis LFDA-3 Mid-volume lateral flow device assembly system based on the Xanthia robot platform, processing up to 24 parts/min with flexible configuration for various cassette types. Targets point-of-care diagnostics manufacturers requiring scalable mid-volume production.
• Ginolis LFDA-6 High-volume lateral flow device assembly system processing up to 60 parts/min with modular expandability for printing, RFID, ultrasonic welding, and pouching modules. Targets high-throughput diagnostics and medical device manufacturers.
• Kaiku SaaS-based IoT data collection platform delivering real-time traceability, predictive analytics, and continuous improvement insights across the production ecosystem. Targets Ginolis equipment users seeking operational intelligence and predictive maintenance.
• Xanthia Platform Open-architecture automation platform enabling 50% faster integration with existing equipment, supporting multiple products in 30-minute changeovers with self-adjusting software and the Ginger Automation OS harmonizing robots, vision systems, and third-party devices.
• Feasibility & Recommendation Services Consultation-led feasibility studies and independent automation strategy recommendations for evaluating production setup, scalability potential, and regulatory compliance requirements. Targets manufacturers planning automation investments.
• Project & Commissioning Services Full-cycle project execution from problem definition through installation, including GMP-compliant systems deployment, validation protocols, operator training, and Kaiku integration. Targets diagnostics and medical device manufacturers implementing new automation lines.
• After Market Services (AMS) Comprehensive post-deployment support including preventive and predictive maintenance, emergency support, remote diagnostics, retrofit and upgrades, training, and spare parts management. Recurring priority service agreements for Ginolis equipment customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 10x faster assembly vs manual processes
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered preferred and core.

• Probot OypreferredStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Framework agreement appointing Probot Oy as Preferred Partner for robot solution design. Based on Probot's consistent delivery of high-quality design and programming solutions and successful cooperation in international projects. Target of 10 person-years of design work for 2024. Joint aim to respond to growing demand for robotic automation in medical and diagnostics manufacturing.
• SalofacoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for customized automation solutions in contract manufacturing. Ginolis provides flexible automation enabling Salofa to run different cassette types on the same device, feed NFC tags, and achieve customizable production. Significantly increased Salofa's daily production volume and reduced manual labor from 5 people to 1 per production line.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Coesia (FlexLink): Coesia is a group of industrial and packaging solutions companies including FlexLink, which provides modular conveyor and assembly automation for manufacturing. Comparable to Ginolis' factory automation systems for diagnostics and medical device assembly, though at significantly broader scale across many verticals.
• Beckman Coulter Life Sciences: Beckman Coulter Life Sciences (a Danaher company) provides biomedical instruments, reagents, and automation for life sciences research and clinical diagnostics. Comparable to Ginolis in liquid handling automation and bioprocessing, but as part of a much larger life sciences portfolio.
• Mettler-Toledo International: Mettler-Toledo is a global manufacturer of precision instruments including laboratory balances, pipettes, and automated liquid handling/dispensing solutions. Overlaps with Ginolis' Kaste precision dispensing portfolio but operates at much broader scale across many industries.
• Bio-Techne: Bio-Techne is a life sciences tools company providing reagents, assays, and instruments (including automated Western blot and ELISA systems) for research and clinical diagnostics. Adjacent to Ginolis in serving life sciences and diagnostics with precision instrumentation, but at much broader scale and product depth.
• ATS Corporation: ATS provides custom automation solutions including assembly systems, testing equipment, and production lines for life sciences and medical device manufacturers. Comparable to Ginolis' LFDA/Xanthia platforms in delivering factory automation for diagnostic and medical device customers at a larger scale.

Direct peers

• Stratec SE: Stratec designs and manufactures fully automated analyzer systems and instruments for the in-vitro diagnostics industry, including OEM partner products for major diagnostics players. Comparable to Ginolis as both supply precision automation instrumentation to IVD and life sciences manufacturers, though Stratec operates at significantly larger scale.
• Tecan Group: Tecan is a global leader in laboratory automation for life sciences and diagnostics, offering pipetting robots, readers, integrated workstations, and OEM components. Comparable to Ginolis across precision dispensing, automation platforms, and OEM supply for diagnostic manufacturers.
• Hamilton Company: Hamilton manufactures precision liquid handling robots, automated workstations, pipetting modules, and process analytics for life sciences, clinical diagnostics, and biotechnology. Closely comparable to Ginolis' Kaste dispensing and Xanthia robotic platform in the liquid handling and laboratory automation category.
• Syntegon Technology: Syntegon (formerly Bosch Packaging Technology) provides processing and packaging solutions for the pharmaceutical and medical industries, including automated assembly for diagnostic test devices. Comparable to Ginolis in serving lateral flow diagnostics manufacturers with modular assembly automation.
• Harro Höfliger: Harro Höfliger specializes in custom assembly and packaging machines for pharmaceutical, medical, and diagnostic products, including lateral flow device manufacturing systems. Directly comparable to Ginolis' LFDA series in serving lateral flow and diagnostic device assembly customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ginolisltd
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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ginolis-ltd

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A1 record

Investments

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