Biometa

What Biometa does

Biometa Tecnología y Sistemas, S.A. is a privately-held Spanish scientific and biomedical equipment distributor serving as the exclusive Spanish representative for a portfolio of international manufacturers. Founded in 2016 and headquartered at the Parque Tecnológico de Asturias in Llanera, the company operates two divisions: a Diagnostic division serving biochemistry, hematology, immunology, and molecular biology laboratories, and an Industry & Research division serving industrial quality departments, environmental services laboratories, and academic, government, and private research institutions. The company maintains nine offices across Spain (Llanera headquarters plus Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Bilbao, Oviedo, Vigo) and one in Lisbon, Portugal, with a stated commercial and technical assistance network covering the entire national territory.

The product portfolio spans more than 50 product lines across categories including coagulation and hemostasis analyzers (APACT 4004, Actalyke MINI II/XL, Abrazo point-of-care), viscoelastic testing (QUANTRA), point-of-care anticoagulant detection (DOAC Dipstick), mechanical testing (Nanotest Vantage and Xtreme nanoindentation platforms, universal testing machines to 2000 kN, impact pendulums, hardness testers in Brinell/Rockwell/Vickers/Knoop/universal configurations), metallographic preparation (cutters, mounting presses, grinders/polishers, stereomicroscopes), thermal analysis (chamber and tubular furnaces to 1800°C, special furnaces to 3000°C, calorimeters, pressure reactors to 575 bar), and sample preparation (jaw crushers, mills including ball/disc/cutter/blade/rotor/mixer variants, sieves, XRF presses, bead samplers). Three patented or patent-protected technologies anchor premium offerings: the DOAC Dipstick urine test (the first point-of-care test for detection of direct oral anticoagulants — dabigatran, apixaban, edoxaban, and rivaroxaban), the Nanotest high-frequency nanofretting wear system, and a two-chamber dynamic image analysis system for particle size and shape analysis. Most of this IP resides with the represented manufacturers rather than with Biometa itself.

Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of premium imported scientific and diagnostic equipment, complemented by recurring consumables and accessories (reagents, XRF fluxes and reference standards, metallographic consumables) and professional services including installation, method validation, training, and ongoing technical assistance. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; the company sells through a direct sales team across Spain and Portugal supplemented by an e-commerce web store (tienda.biometa.es) for consumables and smaller items. Customer segments are fragmented across clinical laboratories, industrial QA/QC, universities, and government agencies. No revenue, funding round, parent company, or ownership data is publicly disclosed; legal name is BIOMETA TECNOLOGIA Y SISTEMAS, S.A. (CIF A33553645), a Sociedad Anónima incorporated in Asturias, Spain.

Name

Biometa

Legal name

BIOMETA TECNOLOGIA Y SISTEMAS, S.A.

Website

https://biometa.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Biometa Tecnología y Sistemas, S.A. is a privately-held Spanish distributor that exclusively represents international manufacturers of biomedical diagnostic and scientific instrumentation equipment across Spain and Portugal, serving clinical, industrial, academic, and government laboratories.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Scientific Instrumentation and Diagnostic Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing (325413)

SIC

Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826), In Vitro & In Vivo Diagnostic Substances (2835)

akta.pro primary industry

Microbiology & Sterility Assurance (Bioburden/Endotoxin/Sterility) (HLAGADAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Clinical Chemistry & Immunoassay Laboratories (HLAFAMAB)

Keywords

• Scientific instrumentation distribution
• Biomedical diagnostic equipment
• Materials testing instruments
• Metallographic preparation equipment
• Hemostasis and coagulation analyzers

Headquarters

HQ city

Llanera

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Scientific Instrumentation Sales: Biometa generates revenue through the sale of scientific instruments and equipment for materials testing, including hardness testers, universal testing machines, impact pendulums, furnaces, particle analyzers, calorimeters, reactors, crushers, and mills. They sell equipment from internationally represented brands along with consumables and accessories.
2. Biomedical Diagnostic Products: Revenue from the sale of diagnostic equipment and consumables for laboratories, including hemostasis analyzers, coagulation timers, viscoelastic tests, DOAC tests, and related reagents and accessories.
3. Technical Assistance Services: Technical support and training services provided to customers for equipment installation, implementation, and ongoing support.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Biometa distributes scientific instrumentation and biomedical diagnostic equipment in Spain under exclusive representation agreements with international manufacturers. The Biomedical/Diagnostic Division supplies sample preparation and diagnostic testing equipment for biochemistry, hematology, immunology, and molecular biology laboratories, while the Scientific Instrumentation Division provides materials testing equipment, metallographic preparation tools, thermal analysis, sample preparation, and XRF equipment to industrial, academic, and research customers.

Product overview

Biometa Tecnología y Sistemas, S.A. is a Spanish scientific instrumentation and diagnostic equipment distributor with two main divisions. The Biomedical/Diagnostic Division covers sample preparation and diagnostic testing techniques for biochemistry, hematology, immunology, and molecular biology laboratories, including hemostasis/coagulation analyzers (APACT 4004, Actalyke, Abrazo), viscoelastic testing (QUANTRA), and point-of-care tests (DOAC Dipstick). The Industry and Research Division represents international scientific equipment manufacturers in Spain, offering mechanical testing equipment (Nanotest Vantage/Xtreme, universal testing machines, impact pendulums), metallographic preparation (cutting, mounting, grinding/polishing, microscopes, hardness testers), thermal equipment (furnaces, ovens, calorimeters, reactors), sample preparation (crushers, mills, sieves, dividers), and XRF sample preparation equipment (presses, bead samplers, standards, consumables). The company also provides technical assistance services including installation, training, and ongoing support.

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Products and services

• APACT 4004 4-channel optical aggregometer (Born method) for platelet aggregation studies, featuring graph and results storage; used to study platelet function disorders, von Willebrand disease, and responses to classic activators (Epinephrine, Ristocetin, ADP, Collagen, Arachidonic acid, TRAP). Sold to hematology laboratories.
• Abrazo Handheld point-of-care coagulation analyzer with touchscreen interface and barcode reader, performing coagulation tests from a single blood drop with electronic quality controls; eliminates need for daily liquid controls. Sold to clinical and point-of-care settings.
• Actalyke MINI II Compact Activated Clotting Time (ACT) tube analyzer with dual sensor system for clot detection, supporting glass, Kaolin, Celite, and MAX-ACT activators. Designed for clinical and surgical coagulation monitoring.
• Actalyke XL Activated Clotting Time (ACT) tube analyzer with large display and dual sensor system, designed for heparin anticoagulation monitoring during surgical procedures, with statistical and quality control tools.
• QUANTRA Hemostasis Analyzer Hemostasis analyzer that performs automatic viscoelastic testing (TEG/RE) to optimize critical bleeding management through point-of-care testing. Distributed for Hemosonics. Used by hospital and surgical settings.
• DOAC Dipstick First point-of-care urine-based diagnostic test strip that reliably and accurately detects the presence or absence of direct oral anticoagulants (DOAC: dabigatran, apixaban, edoxaban, and rivaroxaban) through visual identification. Enables rapid screening in emergency settings. Distributed for Doasense.
• NanoTest Vantage Comprehensive nanomechanical characterization system with load range from 10 µN to 30 N (multi-scale), featuring multi-environment capability including temperature control (-20°C to 750°C), liquid cell, humidity chamber with rapid change, and a patent-protected high-frequency nanofretting wear system. Distributed for Micromaterials.
• NanoTest Xtreme Reference system for nanomechanical testing in vacuum and inert atmospheres under extreme temperature conditions from -100°C to 850°C, with modular design for nanoindentation, nanoscratch, nanoimpact, nanowear, contact nanofatigue, and in-situ SPM imaging. Distributed for Micromaterials.
• Universal Testing Machines (Máquinas Universales de Ensayo) Electromechanical testing machines for tension, compression, flexure, bending, cycling, constant load, and resilience testing. Available in single-column tabletop (up to 2.5 kN), two-column tabletop (up to 100 kN), and floor-standing two-column (up to 2000 kN) configurations. Used in materials testing laboratories.
• Impact Pendulums (Péndulos de impacto) Impact pendulums covering energy range from 150 J to 750 J for Charpy and Izod methods, with motorized automatic hammer loading for low-temperature testing optimization. Used in materials testing laboratories.
• Brinell Hardness Testers Brinell hardness testers covering all scales from 62.5 to 3000 kgf, for industrial and research hardness testing.
• Rockwell Hardness Testers Rockwell hardness testers supporting all Rockwell and superficial Rockwell scales, with indenters and accessories for industrial hardness testing.
• Vickers/Knoop Micro and Macro Hardness Testers Micro and macro Vickers/Knoop hardness testers with loads from 10 gf to 50 kgf, available in manual, semi-automatic, and fully automatic versions with motorized stage and autofocus.
• Universal Hardness Testers Universal hardness testers combining Vickers/Knoop, Rockwell/Superficial Rockwell, and Brinell measurement in a single instrument, with ranges 1-250 kgf, 3-750 kgf, and 20-3000 kgf.
• Metallographic Cutters (Cortadoras metalográficas) Abrasive cutters (tabletop and floor models) with 250-450 mm discs, plus precision cutters with diamond/abrasive discs up to 203 mm diameter, for metallographic sectioning. Distributed for Buehler.
• Mounting Presses (Prensas de montaje) Manual and automatic mounting presses for metallographic specimen preparation with molds up to 50 mm diameter. Distributed for Buehler.
• Grinders and Polishers (Desbastadoras/pulidoras) Manual, semi-automatic, and automatic grinding and polishing equipment with 200, 250, and 300 mm platens and multiple polishing modes (mechanical, vibratory, electrolytic) up to 5.7 HP. Distributed for Buehler for metallographic specimen preparation.
• Metallographic Microscopes (Microscopios metalográficos) Stereomicroscopes and materials microscopes with bright field, dark field, polarization, and interference contrast techniques. Distributed for Zeiss for metallographic analysis.
• Omnimet Image Analysis System (Análisis de imágenes) Modular Omnimet image analysis system for automatic quantification including grain size, nodularity in castings, porosity, coating thickness, interlamellar spacing, phase percentage, and decarburization depth in metallographic samples.
• Chamber Furnaces (Hornos de cámara) Laboratory chamber furnaces up to 1800°C in various capacities for high-temperature thermal applications. Distributed for Parr Instrument.
• Tubular Furnaces (Hornos tubulares) Tubular furnaces up to 1800°C with various tube sizes and lengths, including accessories for vacuum, inert atmosphere, horizontal and vertical configurations.
• Special Furnaces (Hornos especiales) Special furnaces including rotary, high vacuum, and elevated chamber designs, capable of reaching up to 3000°C. Distributed for Parr Instrument.
• Combustion Calorimeters (Calorímetros de combustión) Combustion calorimeters for determining calorific value of solid and liquid products; available in five models for different requirements. Distributed for Parr Instrument.
• Stirred Pressure Reactors Stirred pressure reactors up to 500°C and 345 bar, capacities 25-18750 ml, in various alloys with optional accessories. Distributed for Parr Instrument.
• Metal Pressure Reactors without Stirring Metal pressure reactors without stirring up to 600°C and 575 bar, capacities 22-18750 ml, in different alloys with optional accessories.
• Dilution Calorimeters (Calorímetros de dilución) Dilution calorimeters for determining solution calorific value. Distributed for Parr Instrument.
• Glass Reactors (Reactores de vidrio) Glass reactors up to 225°C and 10 bar pressure, with capacities from 160 to 1500 ml. Distributed for Parr Instrument.
• Multiple Reactor Systems (Reactores múltiples) Multiple reactor systems for combinatorial chemistry applications. Distributed for Parr Instrument.
• Specialized Reactors (Reactores especiales) Specialized reactors for supercritical reactions, tubular reactors, continuous flow reactors, and other special designs. Distributed for Parr Instrument.
• Rotor Mills (Molinos de rotor) Rotor mills for continuous grinding of soft, elastic, and semi-hard materials with maximum initial sizes of 20 mm and final granulometries down to 40 microns, with cryogenic grinding capability for polymers. Distributed for Fritsch.
• Cutting Mills (Molinos de corte) Cutting mills for pre-grinding and final grinding of soft and elastic materials such as wood, plastics, biomass, and waste, with initial sizes up to 80 mm and final sizes of 1 mm or smaller. Distributed for Fritsch.
• Disc Mills (Molinos de discos) Disc mills for fine grinding of hard materials such as rocks and minerals, especially suited to XRF sample preparation, with initial sizes up to 15 mm and final size approximately 40 microns. Distributed for Fritsch.
• Ball Mills (Molinos de bolas) Ball mills with 1, 2, and 4 grinding stations for ultrafine grinding and nanogrinding, available in various grinding materials including steel, agate, WC, and ZrO2. Distributed for Fritsch.
• Mixer Mills (Molinos mezcladores) Vibratory mixer mills for fine and fast grinding of all material types with special applications in biology and cryogenic grinding; available with various grinding media materials. Distributed for Fritsch.
• Jaw Crushers (Trituradoras de mandíbulas) Jaw crushers for crushing rocks and stones from initial maximum size of 130 mm to final size 0.5-4 mm, available in various capacity models. Distributed for Fritsch.
• Sieving Machines (Tamizadoras) Laboratory sieving machines for 100-450 mm diameter sieves supporting dry, wet, and air jet sieving. Distributed for Fritsch.
• Analytical Sieves (Tamices analíticos) Stainless steel analytical sieves of 100-450 mm diameter, compliant with international standards (ISO, ASTM). Distributed for Fritsch.
• XRF Presses (Prensas para XRF) Manual and automatic presses for producing pellets of various diameters for X-ray fluorescence (XRF) sample preparation. Distributed for Fluxana.
• XRF Bead Samplers (Perladoras para XRF) Electric and gas bead samplers with 1, 2, 4, and 6 stations, ICP versions, and Pt/Au crucibles and molds for fused-bead XRF sample preparation. Distributed for Fluxana.
• XRF Consumables and Accessories Complete catalog of XRF consumables and accessories including fluxes, waxes, transparent films, cuvettes, filing systems, homogenizers, aluminum capsules, crucibles, and molds. Distributed for Fluxana.
• XRF/ICP Reference Standards (Patrones) Complete market catalog of certified reference standards for XRF, ICP, and other analytical techniques. Distributed for Fluxana.
• kaloMAX II Coating Thickness Measurement Equipment Rapid coating thickness characterization equipment using the crater-by-ball method for coating thickness between 0.3 µm and 30 µm; suitable for plasma spray CVC and PVD coatings, anodized layers, and chemical and electroplated deposits.
• kaloMAX NT II Abrasion Resistance Tester Abrasion resistance characterization equipment using abrasive emulsion applied to a rotating ball on coated surfaces, measuring wear through spherical mark diameter.
• Technical Assistance and Training Services Technical assistance services including equipment installation, application training, and ongoing support. Training courses are held at Biometa facilities for users requiring training on equipment installation, applications, and use. Distributed-product support covers the full product portfolio across both divisions.

Named customers9 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• BuehlercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBuehler is represented by Biometa as their exclusive distributor in Spain. Buehler is a leading manufacturer of laboratory equipment for materials preparation and analysis, including cutting, mounting, grinding, polishing equipment and consumables for metallographic sample preparation.
• Parr InstrumentcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorParr Instrument is represented by Biometa as their exclusive distributor in Spain. Parr specializes in bomb calorimeters, combustion calorimeters, and reaction calorimeters for determining calorific value of products.
• FluxanacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFluxana is represented by Biometa as their exclusive distributor in Spain. Fluxana provides XRF sample preparation equipment including fusion instruments, presses, and reference materials for XRF, ICP and other analytical techniques.
• MicromaterialscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMicromaterials is represented by Biometa as their exclusive distributor in Spain. Micromaterials specializes in nanomechanical testing systems including NanoTest Vantage and Xtreme platforms.
• FritschcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFritsch is represented by Biometa as their exclusive distributor in Spain. Fritsch manufactures laboratory mills, particle size analyzers, and sample dividers for comminution and particle size analysis.
• DoasensecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDoasense is represented by Biometa as their exclusive distributor in Spain. Doasense provides the DOAC Dipstick test system, the first point-of-care testing solution for direct oral anticoagulant detection.
• HemosonicscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHemosonics is represented by Biometa as their exclusive distributor in Spain. Hemosonics provides viscoelastic testing systems for hemostasis analysis including the QUANTRA analyzer.
• Helena LaboratoriescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHelena Laboratories is represented by Biometa as their exclusive distributor in Spain. Helena provides coagulation and hemostasis diagnostic equipment including aggregometers and related consumables.
• Hart BiocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHart Bio is represented by Biometa as their exclusive distributor in Spain. Hart Bio provides specialized coagulation and hemostasis diagnostic products.
• LabiteccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLabitec is represented by Biometa as their exclusive distributor in Spain. Labitec provides laboratory equipment and solutions for clinical and research applications.
• ZeisscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorZeiss is represented by Biometa as their partner in Spain, providing advanced microscopy and optical equipment for materials analysis.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Roche Diagnostics: Global IVD giant with direct sales in Spanish hospitals and labs — competes with Biometa's diagnostic division as a manufacturer whose products are often sold directly to large healthcare accounts, bypassing distributors like Biometa.
• Siemens Healthineers: Global IVD and clinical diagnostics company with direct sales across Spanish hospitals — comparable to Biometa's diagnostic division in serving clinical chemistry, hemostasis, and immunology labs, but at vastly greater scale and through direct sales rather than distribution.
• Fisher Scientific (Thermo Fisher): Global laboratory supplies and instruments distributor — comparable to Biometa as a broad-based distributor serving clinical, research, and industrial labs, but with a much wider product range and multinational footprint.
• Avantor (VWR International): Global laboratory products and services distributor with significant presence in Spain — comparable to Biometa as a broad distributor of laboratory analytical instruments and consumables, but at a vastly larger scale and broader product portfolio.

Direct peers

• Palex Medical: Spanish distributor of medical devices, hospital equipment, and diagnostic products across Iberia — directly comparable to Biometa's biomedical/diagnostic division in terms of customer segments (Spanish hospitals and labs) and distribution model.
• Werfen: Spanish-headquartered IVD company (parent of IZASA Scientific) focused on hemostasis, acute care, and autoimmunity diagnostics — directly comparable to Biometa's diagnostic division in product category (hemostasis/coagulation) and Spanish market presence.
• Bio-Rad Laboratories: US-headquartered life-science research and clinical diagnostics manufacturer with direct sales presence in Spain — comparable to Biometa in serving clinical diagnostics and life-science research customers, though Bio-Rad is a manufacturer rather than a distributor.
• Stago: French-headquartered specialist in hemostasis and coagulation diagnostics — directly comparable to Biometa's diagnostic division in product category (coagulation, hemostasis analyzers, viscoelastic testing), and competes with several of Biometa's principals (e.g., Helena, Hemosonics).
• IZASA Scientific: Spain-headquartered distributor of scientific and laboratory instrumentation serving healthcare, research, and industrial customers — the most direct comparable to Biometa's scientific instrumentation division in terms of customer base, geography, and product categories.
• Sysmex: Global leader in hematology and IVD with direct sales in Spain — comparable to Biometa's diagnostic division in serving clinical hematology and biochemistry laboratories, though Sysmex is a manufacturer rather than a distributor.

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Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

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