What Biolab Brasil does

Biolab Brasil Equipamentos para Laboratórios LTDA (CNPJ 19.834.932/0001-68) is a Brazilian B2B distributor of premium laboratory equipment, headquartered in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina with a regional office in São Paulo. The company distributes a multi-brand portfolio covering the three principal lab verticals of microscopy (Nikon teaching, clinical, research, confocal, super-resolution, and multiphoton systems plus Nikon DS-series cameras), pathology (Epredia tissue processors, cryostats, microtomes, slide stainers, coverslippers, and 3DHISTECH Pannoramic digital slide scanners via Epredia), and IVF/reproduction medicine (Genea Biomedx Geri time-lapse embryo incubators, Hariomed micromanipulators and lasers, Narishige, Okolab gas mixers, Tokai Hit heating stages, and Newport anti-vibration tables). Prime Life Science supplies its PrimeCam digital camera line distributed alongside Nikon cameras, with companion Windows and mobile applications.

The business model is straightforward equipment distribution with value-added technical service: products are listed on a transactional e-commerce storefront (biolabbrasil.com.br/loja) with public BRL pricing, supplemented by Televendas telephone sales (SP 11 3522-8122) and on-site demonstrations from the São Paulo and Florianópolis offices. Entry-tier microscopes are priced around R$12,520 (Nikon Eclipse Ei) up to R$26,405 (Eclipse Si), with mid-range pathology instruments such as the HM 340E electronic microtome at R$59,900; IVF workstations, confocal systems, and digital slide scanners sit materially higher. Payment options include PIX, TED/DOC, and credit card. The technical service organization, with over 25 years of accumulated experience, provides authorized warranty and repair support across Brazil for Nikon, Tokai Hit, and Narishige equipment, which is the principal differentiator versus pure logistics resellers.

Target customers are Brazilian clinical analysis laboratories, fertility/IVF clinics, hospital pathology departments, and academic/private research institutions. Customer testimonials published on the site (Hospital Maternidade, Dra. Ana Silvia, Dr. Alberto Dias, Dra. Renata, João Paulo) reflect a diversified mix of institutional and individual healthcare practitioners. The company is ISO 9001 certified and compliant with ANVISA RDC n° 7/2010 for human reproduction services, supports both clinical workflow and research-grade installations, and attends major sector events including ESHRE 2026 (London) and CBAC 2026 (Rio de Janeiro). It is privately held with no disclosed external investors, no subsidiaries, no M&A history, and a 251-500 employee headcount range.

Name

Biolab Brasil

Legal name

Biolab Brasil Equipamentos para Laboratórios LTDA

Website

https://biolabbrasil.com.br

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Biolab Brasil is a privately held Brazilian B2B distributor of premium laboratory equipment, specializing in Nikon microscopes, Epredia pathology instruments, and IVF/reproduction systems for clinical labs, fertility clinics, hospitals, and research institutions across Brazil.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Laboratory Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

SIC

Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047), Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826), Laboratory Apparatus & Furniture (3821)

akta.pro primary industry

Molecular Biology & Genomics Instruments (PCR/qPCR, Sequencing, Microarrays) (HLAGAIAF)

Keywords

• Laboratory equipment distribution
• Microscopy and pathology instruments
• IVF and reproduction equipment
• Digital slide scanners
• Clinical laboratory supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

São Paulo

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Laboratory Equipment Sales: One-time sales of microscopy, pathology, and reproduction laboratory equipment including microscopes, cameras, accessories, and consumables. Products are sold at fixed prices listed on the e-commerce platform with payment options for bank transfer, PIX, and credit card.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Biolab Brasil is a Brazilian specialty distributor that sells and services laboratory equipment to clinical analysis laboratories, fertility/IVF clinics, hospital pathology departments, and research institutions. The catalog spans microscopes (Nikon Eclipse series), pathology instruments (Epredia microtomes, cryostats, tissue processors, slide scanners), IVF/reproduction equipment (Geri embryo incubators, Hariomed micromanipulators and lasers), and digital cameras (PrimeCam, Nikon DS series), supported by a 25+ year technical service team providing nationwide installation, repair, and ANVISA RDC n° 7/2010-compliant reproduction solutions.

Product overview

Biolab Brasil is a laboratory equipment distributor offering a comprehensive portfolio of microscopes, pathology instruments, reproduction/IVF equipment, and cameras. The product line includes Nikon microscopes ranging from teaching models (E200, E100, Ei, Si) to advanced research inverted microscopes (Ts2, Ts2r, Ti2 Series) and stereo microscopes (SMZ series), along with confocal and super-resolution systems. Pathology solutions encompass Epredia-brand tissue processors, cryostats (Cryostar NX series, HM525), microtomes (HM325, HM340E, HM355s), slide scanners (Pannoramic series, Grundium Ocus), and staining/embedding equipment. IVF/reproduction products include the Geri embryo incubator with time-lapse imaging, micromanipulators, laser systems, and complete IVF workstations. Camera offerings span PrimeCam digital cameras for various microscope types and Nikon DS series cameras. Accessories include condensers, objectives, illuminators, heating devices, and anti-vibration tables. The company provides service and repair capabilities with over 25 years of technical experience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Nikon Eclipse Si Microscope Teaching/research microscope with CFI E 60 planachromatic infinity-corrected objectives, LED illumination with fly-eye lens, Light Intensity Management (LIM) system, ECO mode, and integrated LCD front panel for clinical and educational labs.
• Nikon Eclipse Ei Microscope Teaching microscope with inverted nosepiece, Z-axis height limiter, bilateral macro/micrometric knobs, and LED illumination with 30% improved efficiency over predecessor E100.
• Nikon Eclipse Ts2 / Ts2R Inverted Microscopes Compact inverted research microscopes with LED illumination for transmitted and epi-fluorescence imaging; Ts2R supports wide observation methods including IVF workflows.
• Nikon Eclipse Ti2 Series Inverted Research Microscope High-end inverted research microscope series for advanced microscopy applications including live cell imaging.
• Nikon Eclipse FN1 Microscope Specialized fixed-stage microscope for biophysics and bioengineering applications including electrophysiology and deep tissue imaging.
• Nikon Eclipse E100 / E200 Teaching Microscopes Entry-level to standard teaching microscopes with planachromatic objectives and LED illumination for educational applications.
• Nikon SMZ Stereo Microscope Series Stereo microscope line including SMZ 445/460, 745/745t, 800N, 1270/1270i, and SMZ18/SMZ25 for teaching, clinical, and research applications with motorized zoom on higher-end models.
• Nikon AX / AX R and A1 HD25 / A1R HD25 Confocal Microscopes High-speed confocal laser scanning microscopes with resonant scanner options for high-definition and fast live-cell imaging.
• Nikon N-Storm and N-Sim Super-Resolution Microscopes Super-resolution microscopy platforms — N-Storm (single-molecule localization) and N-Sim (structured illumination) — for nanoscale imaging applications.
• Nikon A1 MP+ / A1R MP+ Multiphoton Microscope Multiphoton microscope for deep tissue and intravital imaging applications.
• NIS Elements Software Nikon software platform for microscope image acquisition, analysis, and management across multiple microscope modalities.
• Pannoramic Desk II DW Digital Slide Scanner Entry-level digital slide scanner with dual-width slide capability, 5MP CMOS camera, and LED light source for research and education pathology applications.
• Pannoramic 250 Flash III Digital Slide Scanner High-speed digital slide scanner with 300-slide capacity and dual-mode (brightfield/fluorescence) scanning capability.
• Pannoramic 1000 Digital Slide Scanner Ultra-high-capacity digital slide scanner with 1000-slide capacity and up to 100 slides per hour throughput for high-volume pathology labs.
• Grundium Ocus Portable Digital Slide Scanner Portable digital slide scanner operable locally or remotely, available in 20x and 40x objective models for distributed pathology workflows.
• TMA Grand Master and TMA Master II Tissue Microarray Instruments Automated tissue microarray instruments for creating TMA blocks with 0.6-2mm diameter tissue cores; Grand Master holds up to 72 blocks.
• Cryostar HM525 NX Cryostat Routine cryostat with touchscreen interface, -35°C chamber cooling, 27 cryobar positions, and peltier fast-freeze device reaching -57°C.
• Cryostar NX50 and NX70 Cryostats Manual and motorized cryostats with rapid response temperature control; NX70 features motorized sectioning and integrated height control for clinical and research labs.
• HM 325 Manual and HM 340E Semiautomatic Microtomes Manual rotary microtome (HM 325) for paraffin sectioning without power source and semiautomatic electronic microtome (HM 340E) with motorized specimen advance for precise sectioning.
• HM 355S Automatic Microtome Fully automatic microtome with multiple cutting modes, joystick control, and motorized specimen positioning for high-throughput pathology labs.
• Gemini AS Slide Stainer High-capacity slide stainer with intuitive touchscreen interface, two-level design, and capacity for 26-31 reagent stations.
• ClearVue Coverslipper Automated coverslipper with optical recognition and specimen-type detection for variable compound application.
• Cytospin 4 Cytocentrifuge Benchtop cytocentrifuge for thin-layer cell preparations from hypocellular fluids with 12-sample capacity.
• Excelsior AS Tissue Processor Tissue processor with 300-cassette capacity, reagent quality measurement, and xylene-free processing capability.
• HistoStar Embedding Center Paraffin embedding workstation with LED illumination, 5L paraffin capacity, and integrated ParaTrimmer for efficient tissue embedding.
• SlideMate AS Slide Printer and PrintMate AS Cassette Printer Compact slide printer with barcode reader and LIS connectivity; on-demand cassette printer with barcode capability and less than 10 seconds per cassette print speed.
• Geri Embryo Incubator Benchtop modular embryo incubator with time-lapse imaging, six individual chambers with independent temperature and CO2 control, dedicated cameras capturing images every 5 minutes, and Geri Connect software for remote monitoring. Awarded Gold at Medical Design Excellence Awards.
• IVF Workstation Complete IVF workstation with RFID module, integrated CO2 incubator, laminar flow, heated surfaces, and vibration-dampening table for fertility laboratories.
• Hariomed Micromanipulator and Laser System High-precision electric micromanipulator and precision laser ablation system for IVF applications including IMSI, ICSI, and PGT biopsy with sub-micrometer movement precision.
• Tri Gas Mixer and Leo Portable Mixer Digital CO2-O2 gas mixer for controlling incubator gas concentrations (0-10%) with automatic calibration; portable gas analyzer for measuring CO2-O2 composition, temperature, humidity, and gas flow with data logging.
• Tokai Hit Heating Devices and Thermoplate Universal Temperature-controlled platforms for inverted microscopes (ITO-coated glass plates up to 60°C) and universal heated stage plate for stereo microscopes (ambient to 50°C).
• Newport Anti-Vibration Table Anti-vibration table with 3 pneumatic feet for dampening impacts and vibrations during IVF/ICSI procedures, recommended by Narishige and Nikon.
• PrimeCam Digital Camera Series PrimeCam 12MP cameras (Intervision 12, 12 Plus S, 12 Pro Screen, TS2/TS2 S, SMZ) with 4K UHD, 5G WiFi, HDMI output, FPGA dual-core processor for standalone operation, and integrated measurement tools with precision up to 1/100 microns.
• Nikon DS-Fi3, DS-Ri2, and DS-Qi2 Microscope Cameras Compact C-mount microscope cameras with 5.9MP (DS-Fi3), 16.25MP color (DS-Ri2), and 16.25MP monochrome (DS-Qi2) sensors for brightfield, DIC, phase contrast, and fluorescence imaging.
• Broad Spectrum LED and Upright Fluorescent Illuminators Touchscreen LED illuminator with 350-750nm wavelength range compatible with Nikon, Olympus, Zeiss, Leica; upright fluorescence illuminator with three-color LED excitation and B, G, UV, Y band filter options.
• Stripper Denude Micropipettor and VOC Filter Precision micropipettor for oocyte and embryo manipulation with smooth precise liquid handling movements; inline VOC filter for purifying incubator gases to maintain sterile embryo culture environment.

Quantifiable outcome

• LIM (Light Intensity Management) system reduces light adjustment time by up to 40%

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• NikoncoreTechnology or IntegrationNikon is the primary microscopy brand distributed by Biolab Brasil. Product portfolio includes E200, E100, Si, Ei, Ts2, Ts2R, Ni-E, Ni-U, Ti2 Series microscopes, stereomicroscopes, confocal systems, super-resolution (N-Storm, N-Sim), and multiphoton microscopes. Biolab also provides authorized service support for Nikon products throughout Brazil.
• EprediacoreTechnology or IntegrationEpredia (formerly Thermo Fisher Scientific anatomical pathology division) supplies pathology equipment including microtomes (HM 340E, HM 355S, HM 325), cryostats (HM525 NX, NX50, NX70), tissue processors (Excelsior AS), stainers (Gemini AS), coverslippers (ClearVue), cytocentrifuges (Cytospin 4), cassette printers (PrintMate), slide printers (SlideMate), and digital pathology scanners (Pannoramic series).
• Prime Life SciencecoreTechnology or IntegrationPrime Life Science provides digital camera systems (PrimeCam series), strippers, VOC filters, and accessories for microscopy. Biolab distributes their products in Brazil including PrimeCam 12 Pro, Intervision 12, TS2 cameras, and SMZ cameras with standalone operation capabilities.
• Geri (Genea Biomedx)coreTechnology or IntegrationGeri is an innovative embryo incubator with integrated time-lapse monitoring system, distributed by Biolab Brasil. Features six individual chambers with independent temperature and CO2 control, dedicated cameras capturing images every 5 minutes, and Geri Connect software for remote monitoring. Awarded Gold at Medical Design Excellence Awards and Australian Good Design Award in 2017.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Bio-Rad Laboratórios Brasil: Brazilian subsidiary of Bio-Rad Laboratories distributing life science research equipment, imaging systems, and clinical diagnostics products. Overlaps with Biolab Brasil in research and clinical lab segments and competes for the same academic and clinical accounts.
• Agilent Technologies Brasil: Brazilian subsidiary of Agilent distributing analytical instruments and lab automation solutions. Competes with Biolab Brasil in life science research laboratories and shares a portion of the same large-enterprise and academic customer base.
• Thermo Fisher Scientific Brasil: Brazilian subsidiary of Thermo Fisher Scientific, the parent of Epredia (Biolab's pathology partner). Operates a broad lab equipment, consumables, and analytical instruments portfolio that overlaps with Biolab across pathology, microscopy, and life science research — and could in principle insource the distribution Biolab currently performs.

Direct peers

• Carl Zeiss do Brasil: Brazilian subsidiary of Carl Zeiss AG, distributing high-end light and confocal microscopes (Axio, LSM series) directly to research and clinical labs. Directly competes with Biolab Brasil in microscopy distribution with a comparable premium-brand portfolio and on-site service capability.
• Leica Microsystems Brasil: Brazilian operation of Leica Microsystems distributing DM, DMI, and STELLARIS confocal microscopes plus histopathology instruments. Competes head-to-head with Biolab Brasil in clinical, research, and pathology microscope channels across Brazilian labs.
• Olympus do Brasil: Brazilian subsidiary of Olympus distributing BX, IX, and FV3000 microscope series plus clinical imaging equipment. Directly competes with Biolab Brasil in microscopy and pathology imaging for hospitals and research institutions.

Others

• 3DHISTECH (direct operations): Hungarian manufacturer of Pannoramic digital slide scanners and TMA instruments, distributed in Brazil by Biolab Brasil via Epredia. Listed because 3DHISTECH's own direct sales team competes with channel partners in other markets and could eventually establish a direct presence in Brazil, displacing Biolab.

Emerging players

• Motic do Brasil: Brazilian channel for Motic's value-tier educational and clinical microscopes. Competes with Biolab Brasil on price in the teaching microscope segment (Nikon E100/E200 and SMZ series) and targets the same laboratory and educational customers.
• Bruker Brasil: Brazilian operation of Bruker distributing advanced microscopy, microtomography, and analytical instruments. Competes with Biolab Brasil in the high-end research microscopy segment served by the Nikon Ti2 and confocal lines.
• Eppendorf do Brasil: Brazilian subsidiary of Eppendorf distributing cell handling, micromanipulation, and IVF consumables. Has meaningful overlap with Biolab's IVF/reproduction equipment portfolio, particularly in ICSI and embryo culture channels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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