BiFlow Systems

Name

BiFlow Systems

Legal name

BiFlow Systems GmbH

Website

https://biflow-systems.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Microfluidic Point-of-Care Diagnostics Equipment

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345)

SIC

Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Laboratory Automation, Sample Prep & Liquid Handling (IVD Lab Diagnostics) (HLAHAAAN)

Keywords

• Microfluidic Cartridges
• Point-of-Care Diagnostics
• Molecular Diagnostics Platform
• OEM Cartridge Manufacturing
• Portable PCR Systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Chemnitz

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Microfluidic Cartridges: Sale of specialized microfluidic cartridges (amp.flow, onsite.flow, flex.flow) for molecular diagnostics and biochemical analysis. Cartridges integrate pumping, heating, valving, and reagent storage for various assay applications.
2. Universal Cartridge Reader (UCAR): Sale of UCAR instruments for controlling BiFlow cartridges and performing fluorescence microarray readouts. Available as R&D product and customizable OEM solution.
3. Evaluation Kits: Sale of Evaluation Kits (v5 and v6) containing pump.control electronics, PC software, and sets of 20 cartridges for technology evaluation and proof-of-concept.
4. Ultra-fast PCR Systems: Distribution/sale of portable ultrafast PCR systems including Palm PCR S1/S1e (real-time) and G3 (endpoint), plus portable centrifuge accessories from Ahram Biosystems.
5. OEM Production Services: Custom cartridge design and OEM production for immunoassays including customer-specific cartridge designs, leveraging 12 years of experience in microfluidic fabrication.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

BiFlow Systems develops and manufactures integrated microfluidic cartridges that combine electrochemical pumping, heating, valving, and reagent storage into single-use disposables for molecular diagnostics and biochemical analysis. The company sells the Universal Cartridge Reader (UCAR) instrument to control its cartridges and perform fluorescence microarray readout, complemented by evaluation kits (v5/v6) for technology adoption and distribution of Ahram Biosystems' portable Palm PCR systems. OEM cartridge design and production services are offered for customer-specific immunoassay applications.

Product overview

BiFlow Systems offers a microfluidic technology platform centered on self-pumping cartridges for point-of-need diagnostics. The core portfolio includes the Universal Cartridge Reader (UCAR) as the instrument platform, complemented by cartridge products (amp.flow, onsite.flow, flex.flow) for different assay requirements, and Evaluation Kits (v5, v6) for technology adoption. The company also distributes Ahram Biosystems' Palm PCR ultrafast systems (S1/S1e, G3) and accessories. Together with specialized cartridges, the UCAR forms the 30minLAB platform for rapid diagnostics. The platform supports immunoassays, molecular assays (DNA/RNA), and bead-based assays across applications in human diagnostics, veterinary diagnostics, food & feed testing, allergy testing, and meat typing. The technology integrates pumping, heating, valving, and reagents in microfluidic cartridges with biosensor capabilities including fluorescence microarrays, electrochemical, and acoustic sensors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Universal Cartridge Reader (UCAR) Instrument to control BiFlow's microfluidic cartridges and perform fluorescence microarray readout. Available as R&D product and customizable OEM solution. Capable of running amp.flow and iso.flow cartridges with automated assay execution and spot pattern analysis.
• amp.flow Cartridge Cartridge for lab-based experiments capable of performing microarray hybridization and isothermal amplification. Compatible with UCAR Universal Cartridge Reader.
• onsite.flow Cartridge Cartridge capable of hybridization in the sensor region, equipped with normally-closed valves for liquid reagent storage.
• flex.flow Cartridge Simplest cartridge providing 6 reservoirs with pumps and a flow channel region. Designed as the entry point for new customers to get familiar with the microfluidic technology platform.
• Evaluation Kit v5 Evaluation kit capable of running most BiFlow cartridges with different adapters. Contains pump.control electronics, easy-to-use PC software, and a set of 20 cartridges for technology evaluation and proof-of-concept.
• Evaluation Kit v6 More versatile evaluation kit suitable for most BiFlow cartridges, capable of using even more complex adapters and cartridges.
• Palm PCR S1/S1e Ahram Biosystems' ultra-fast, mobile Real-Time PCR system distributed by BiFlow. Allows real-time PCR tests anywhere with no limitations in environment, electricity and communication.
• Palm PCR G3 Hand-held, affordable and portable end-point PCR system distributed by BiFlow, featuring ultra-fast PCR protocols and multi-step isothermal functions.
• Ahram RX1 Portable Centrifuge Battery-powered, high-speed centrifuge for mobile molecular diagnostics distributed by BiFlow.
• OEM Cartridge Design and Production Services Custom cartridge design and OEM production services for immunoassays and customer-specific applications, leveraging BiFlow's 12 years of experience in microfluidic fabrication and 250 m² production capacity.

Quantifiable outcome

• Detects 100+ parameters in under 1 hour
• +2 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

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and regional.

• NextGenMicrofluidics (Microfluidics Innovation Hub)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovation hub focused on microfluidics technology advancement and commercialization, providing network access and industry collaboration opportunities for BiFlow.
• BioSaxonyregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional biotech cluster in Saxony, Germany, supporting biotechnology companies and fostering regional innovation ecosystem connections.
• DiagnostikNet-BBregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerDiagnostics network in Brandenburg, Germany, connecting diagnostic companies and research institutions for collaborative development.
• Fraunhofer IZI-BBcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch cooperation partner for bacterial species and antibiotic resistance detection applications. Fraunhofer Institute for Cell Therapy and Immunology branch in Brandenburg develops detection methods using BiFlow's cartridges and UCAR reader for pathogens including A. baumannii (NDM resistance), S. aureus (MSSA/MRSA), and S. hominis.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Standard BioTools (formerly Fluidigm): Standard BioTools (Fluidigm) builds integrated fluidic chip-based platforms for life sciences research and diagnostics, including the Biomark HD and Juno systems. Highly comparable to BiFlow on microfluidic cartridge technology and integrated liquid handling, though larger and more research-focused.
• Cepheid (Danaher): Cepheid's GeneXpert system is the established gold standard for point-of-need molecular diagnostics, using single-use cartridges that integrate sample prep, amplification, and detection. BiFlow competes in the same 'integrated cartridge + reader' architecture targeting decentralized clinical settings.
• BioFire Diagnostics (bioMérieux): BioFire's FilmArray panels are pouch-based multiplex molecular diagnostic cartridges run on a bench-top instrument — directly analogous to BiFlow's UCAR + amp.flow cartridge approach. Both target syndromic panels with integrated sample-to-answer workflows.

Broad incumbents

• Qiagen (QIAstat-Dx): Qiagen's QIAstat-Dx is a cartridge-based sample-to-answer multiplex molecular diagnostic platform for syndromic testing. Comparable to BiFlow on cartridge architecture for point-of-need molecular diagnostics, though Qiagen is a larger incumbent with established commercial channels.
• Hologic (Panther / Panther Fusion): Hologic's Panther and Panther Fusion systems offer automated molecular testing with consumable cartridges for high-throughput clinical labs. A broad incumbent with overlapping cartridge-based molecular diagnostic capabilities.
• GenMark Diagnostics (Roche): GenMark's ePlex system is a cartridge-based sample-to-answer molecular diagnostic platform for respiratory and bloodstream infection panels. Now part of Roche, it competes with BiFlow in the integrated cartridge + reader molecular diagnostics category.
• Abbott (ID NOW): Abbott's ID NOW is an isothermal molecular point-of-care platform targeting rapid infectious disease testing. A broad incumbent offering overlapping capabilities to BiFlow's amp.flow cartridge for clinical point-of-need molecular workflows.

Emerging players

• QuantuMDx: QuantuMDx develops the Q-POC portable molecular diagnostic platform with single-use cassettes for point-of-care use, focused on infectious disease and AMR. Comparable to BiFlow as a smaller, cartridge-based point-of-need molecular diagnostics company pursuing similar geographies and use cases.
• Midge Medical: Midge Medical is a European early-stage developer of point-of-care molecular diagnostics using proprietary microfluidic technology. Closely comparable to BiFlow as a similarly-sized emerging European microfluidic point-of-care diagnostics company.

Others

• Ahram Biosystems: Ahram Biosystems is BiFlow's distribution partner for Palm PCR ultrafast systems and a technology partner in BiFlow's network. Adjacent/complementary as a portable PCR hardware maker rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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