M. Braun Inc

What M. Braun Inc does

MBRAUN designs and manufactures inert gas glovebox workstations and controlled environment systems for research institutions, government laboratories, and industrial manufacturers worldwide. Founded in 1976 in Munich, Germany, the company has installed more than 10,000 standard systems globally and now operates through subsidiaries in Germany (Garching and Dresden), the United States (Stratham, NH), China (Shanghai and Jiashan), the United Kingdom, France, South Korea, and India, employing between 101 and 250 people. Its product portfolio spans modular glovebox workstations (LABstar, UNIlab, LABmaster, ISO-Pro-Nano, Acryl Box), gas purification systems (IGMSpro, G-series), solvent purification systems (SPS Compact, SPS 5/7), vacuum deposition platforms (MINIvap, PROvap, OPTIvap, PEROvap), and a broad set of process tools including slot-die and spin coating, vacuum ovens, hotplates, electrolyte filling (MB-ELFI), and encapsulation systems.

The company's core technology centers on proprietary closed-loop gas purification, combining molecular sieve and copper catalyst systems to deliver oxygen and moisture levels below 1 ppm at near-zero gas consumption, integrated into a vertically controlled enclosure architecture that pairs purification with process tooling and automation. MBRAUN holds patents on specialized platforms such as PEROvap for perovskite deposition and the MB-RGG on-site regeneration gas generator, maintains ISO 9001:2015 certification, and is NQA-1 qualified for nuclear-grade containment supplied to multiple U.S. and Canadian national laboratories.

Revenue is generated primarily through direct hardware sales of standard and customized glovebox systems, complemented by professional services (technical support, calibration, retrofits, upgrades), spare parts and consumables via regional online shops (shop.mbraun.de and shop.mbraunusa.com), and channel sales through more than 20 regional distributors. The go-to-market combines engineering-led direct sales with field technicians and a global distribution network spanning 30+ countries, addressing horizontal end-markets including lithium-ion and solid-state battery manufacturing, OLED and organic electronics, perovskite solar research, nuclear and hazardous-materials handling, welding, and academic and industrial research laboratories.

Name

M. Braun Inc

Legal name

M. Braun Inertgas-Systeme GmbH

Website

https://mbraun.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

MBRAUN designs and manufactures inert gas glovebox workstations, gas purification systems, solvent purifiers, and vacuum deposition platforms for battery manufacturers, OLED producers, nuclear laboratories, and academic research institutions across more than 30 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Glovebox and Controlled Environment Systems

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

Laboratory Apparatus & Furniture (3821), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564)

akta.pro primary industry

General Lab Equipment (Centrifuges, Incubators, Shakers, Ovens) (HLAGAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Battery Manufacturing Equipment & Gigafactory Automation (Coating, Calendering, Stacking/Winding) (EUAFABAM), Industrial Controllers & Control Systems (PLCs, PACs, CNC Controllers) (IMAHAHAH)

Keywords

• Inert gas gloveboxes
• Controlled environment systems
• Gas purification systems
• Vacuum deposition equipment
• Solvent purification systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Stratham

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Glovebox Systems and Workstations: Sale of standard and customized glovebox workstations including LABstar, UNIlab, LABmaster, ISO-Pro-Nano, and Acryl Box systems with various configurations and options
2. Gas Purification Systems: Inert gas purification systems including G-series, IGMSpro, nitrogen removal, and specialized purifiers for various enclosure sizes and applications
3. Solvent Purification Systems: Solvent purification systems (SPS) for drying and dispensing solvents, available in various sizes from compact single-solvent to multi-solvent configurations
4. Service, Maintenance, and Upgrades: Technical support, spare parts, calibration services, retrofit and upgrade solutions, and on-site field technician support across global locations
5. Process Tools and Accessories: Integrated process equipment including ovens, hotplates, spin coaters, encapsulation systems, electrolyte filling, climate chambers, and deposition sources
6. Spare Parts and Consumables: Online shop for spare parts, accessories, filters, sensors, and consumables with dedicated warehouses ensuring quick availability and shipping

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

MBRAUN designs, manufactures, and services inert gas glovebox workstations, gas purification systems, solvent purification systems, vacuum deposition systems (including patented perovskite deposition), and customized controlled-environment enclosures. The offering spans standard laboratory workstations through fully integrated turnkey manufacturing lines for batteries, OLED/organic electronics, perovskite solar cells, and nuclear/hazardous-materials handling.

Product overview

MBRAUN is a leading manufacturer of glovebox systems and controlled environment solutions, founded in 1976 in Munich, Germany. The product portfolio centers on inert gas glovebox workstations (LABstar, LABstar pro, UNIlab pro, LABmaster pro, ISO-Pro-Nano, Acryl-Glovebox, MB TIG 1010) as the core platform, supported by complementary gas purification systems (IGMSpro, G-series purifiers, MB-RGG Regeneration Gas Generator), solvent purification systems (SPS 5/7, SPS Compact), and process tools including vacuum coating systems (MINIvap, PROvap, OPTIvap, PEROvap), slot-die and spin coating, hotplates, vacuum ovens, electrolyte filling (MB-ELFI), and encapsulation systems. The company also offers customized enclosures including laminar flow (ISO Class 2), nuclear containment, modular boxes, and large industrial enclosures. Engineering and robotics automation solutions enable pilot-scale and mass production capabilities, particularly for battery cell manufacturing and OLED/Perovskite solar cell production. Global service support includes technical maintenance, calibration, spare parts, and online shopping platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LABstar 50 Glovebox Workstation Limited-edition premium glovebox workstation delivering ultra-pure conditions (O2 and H2O below 1 ppm) for research and process labs handling air-sensitive materials.
• LABstar pro Glovebox Workstation Compact glovebox workstation with integrated inert gas purifier, removing O2 and moisture to below 1 ppm for research and laboratory applications.
• UNIlab pro Glovebox Workstation Modular glovebox workstation available in 12 sizes with powerful integrated gas purifier, achieving O2 and H2O below 1 ppm, for flexible laboratory and process configurations.
• LABmaster pro Glovebox Workstation Flagship MBRAUN workstation with compact design and powerful integrated gas purifier, configurable for 2/3/4 gloves and single/double-sided operation for high-throughput research and pilot processes.
• ISO-Pro-Nano Glovebox Workstation Operator-protection glovebox for nanoparticle and hazardous-nanomaterial handling, operated at negative pressure with inward gas flow velocity greater than 0.5 m/s.
• Acryl-Glovebox (ACRYL BOX) Workstation Cost-effective acrylic glovebox workstation with clear durable body, purge operation, and pre-defined configurations for routine inert-atmosphere work.
• MB TIG 1010 Welding Glovebox Bench-top TIG welding glovebox platform that reaches 10 ppm oxygen in about 10 minutes for welding small reactive-metal parts under clean argon.
• IGMSpro Inert Gas Management System Industrial-grade inert gas purification system for demanding applications and large enclosures up to 220 m³, with modular construction and solvent trap.
• Inert Gas Purifiers (G-series) Standard enclosure gas purifiers available in multiple sizes (MB10G, MB20G, MB200G) that remove O2 and H2O to below 1 ppm for enclosures up to 5 m³.
• MB-RGG Regeneration Gas Generator On-site hydrogen generation system that produces regeneration gas equivalents to Ar/H2 or N2/H2 (95%/5%), eliminating cylinder logistics and integrating with MBRAUN gloveboxes.
• TRS Tritium Retention System System that converts tritiated chemical species to oxide form and removes tritiated water via adsorption on molecular sieve beds for nuclear containment.
• SPS 5/7 Solvent Purification System Multi-solvent purification system that processes up to 7 solvents and 800 liters per loading of filter columns, connectable directly to gloveboxes.
• SPS Compact Solvent Purification System Compact single-solvent purification system that purifies up to 800 liters before column replacement, for economical and safe solvent drying.
• PEROvap Perovskite Deposition Platform Patented vacuum deposition platform specifically designed for perovskite and other low-boiling-point materials, with temperature-controlled main chamber and ULTE source for volatile precursors.
• PROvap Compact PVD System Compact glovebox-integrated physical vapor deposition system with up to 8 deposition sources and co-deposition capability, supporting substrates up to 150 mm.
• OPTIvap Pilot/Research Deposition Tool High-end modular deposition tool for specialized research up to pilot-scale production, supporting multi-substrate, multi-mask processes at substrate sizes up to 280 mm.
• MINIvap Compact Vacuum Deposition System Compact economical vacuum deposition system for research, integrating into existing MBRAUN gloveboxes and supporting substrates up to 50x50 mm.
• Slot-Die Coating Systems Scalable liquid coating system for precise, thin, uniform film deposition with minimal material waste, integrated into MBRAUN gloveboxes for oxygen/moisture protection.
• MB-ELFI Electrolyte Filling System Automated system for filling and sealing electrolyte into pouch and prismatic battery cells under vacuum and inert environment, integrated with MBRAUN gloveboxes.
• Laminar Flow Customized Enclosures ISO Class 2 cleanroom standard enclosures combined with O2 and H2O below 1 ppm, minimizing particulate load and increasing yield for OLED, OPV, perovskite, and thin-film battery manufacturing.
• Nuclear Containment Enclosures Containment systems for nuclear applications meeting DIN EN 25412 standards, with NQA-1 certification for government nuclear laboratories.
• ISOlator Personal Protection Systems Operator protection isolators meeting ISO 10648-1 class 1 standards for handling actinoids and substances of very high concern (SVHC).
• Technical Service & Maintenance Global technical support service covering spare parts, sensor calibration, first care kits, retrofits, upgrades, and on-site field technician support for installed MBRAUN systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Purity levels: O2 and H2O <1 ppm achievable in controlled environments
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Oak Ridge National LaboratorycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNQA-1 qualified nuclear supplier providing containment solutions for plutonium research and advanced nuclear material handling. MBRAUN delivered advanced nuclear containment system for the Plutonium Ceramics Academic Hub.
• Idaho National LaboratorycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment nuclear laboratory facility with NQA-1 approved supplier status for nuclear-grade containment systems and barrier solutions.
• Los Alamos National LaboratorycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment laboratory facility approved as qualified nuclear supplier for containment solutions meeting stringent nuclear quality assurance requirements.
• Canadian Nuclear LaboratorycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational nuclear research facility customer requiring advanced containment technology for nuclear material research and development.
• University of ManchestercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Plutonium Ceramics Academic Hub project for nuclear waste management research. MBRAUN provided advanced nuclear containment for safe handling and fabrication of plutonium-based ceramic materials.
• University of SheffieldcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner in the Plutonium Research Hub exploring safe immobilization strategies for separated plutonium including DMOX and zirconolite materials.
• Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin (HZB)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative research partnership that achieved 32.5% efficiency tandem solar cell world record using MBRAUN's PEROvap perovskite deposition technology.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Vacuum Atmospheres Company: US-based manufacturer of inert atmosphere glovebox systems for research, pharmaceutical, and nuclear applications. Direct competitor to MBRAUN across the standard and high-purity workstation product lines.
• Terra Universal: Manufacturer of cleanroom equipment, gloveboxes, laminar flow hoods, and controlled-environment workstations. Directly competes with MBRAUN in pharmaceutical, semiconductor, and laboratory markets where ISO-class cleanroom + inert atmosphere overlap.
• Inert Corporation: US glovebox system manufacturer offering modular workstations for battery, OLED, and pharmaceutical applications. Direct competitor to MBRAUN's LABstar and UNIlab product families for similar mid-tier academic and industrial customers.
• Plas-Labs: Manufacturer of acrylic and stainless steel glovebox workstations primarily for life sciences, anaerobic research, and pharmaceutical containment. Competes with MBRAUN's Acryl Box and entry-level workstations in the affordable lab segment.
• Mikrouna (Mikrouna Industrial): China's leading glovebox and gas purification system manufacturer, offering comparable lab workstations and battery production gloveboxes at lower price points. Strong regional challenger to MBRAUN in Asian and emerging-market research institutions.
• Etelux (Guangzhou Etelux Technology): Chinese supplier of glovebox systems, gas purification, and laboratory controlled-environment equipment serving battery, OLED, and academic research customers. Competes head-to-head with MBRAUN in cost-sensitive segments of the same application areas.
• Angstrom Engineering: Canadian manufacturer of vacuum deposition and thin-film systems (PVD, thermal evaporation) integrated with glovebox environments. Directly comparable to MBRAUN's MINIvap, PROvap, and OPTIvap product lines for OLED and perovskite R&D customers.

Broad incumbents

• Kurt J. Lesker Company: Established global supplier of vacuum deposition, thin-film process tools, and related consumables. Broad incumbent overlapping with MBRAUN's vacuum deposition business for research and pilot-scale customers, while also offering wider material and component portfolios.
• Thermo Fisher Scientific: Global laboratory instruments and consumables conglomerate. Broad incumbent offering glovebox-adjacent equipment (vacuum chambers, sample preparation, controlled-atmosphere workstations) as part of a much larger life-sciences portfolio rather than as a specialty focus.

Regional players

• Kiyon (Korea Kiyon): Korean glovebox manufacturer with strong penetration of domestic battery and display research customers (Samsung SDI, LG Energy Solution, POSCO). Comparable to MBRAUN's UNIlab/LABmaster lines for the regional Korean R&D and pilot manufacturing market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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