BioSciTec

What BioSciTec does

BioSciTec GmbH is a Frankfurt, Germany-based private medical device company founded in 1997 that develops, manufactures, and markets imaging solutions for (semi-) automated analysis of diagnostic test strips. The company's product portfolio centers on the BLOTrix System, a unified platform combining four hardware readers — the handheld JAEGER mobile Reader, the compact C1/C1-Cup desktop readers, the medium-throughput R2 (developed for COVID-19 testing), and the high-throughput S1 (up to 50 strips per minute) — with two analysis software suites (B4C and the newer B5). Core proprietary technology includes Intelligent Shape Detection (ISD) for automatic cassette recognition, calibratable imaging for semi-quantitative band intensity measurement, and SetCard-driven OEM customization.

The company serves medical and diagnostic laboratories (including the largest US lab chains), point-of-care healthcare practices (emergency rooms, psychiatric clinics, doctor's practices, veterinary practices), law enforcement and forensic laboratories, food and feed analysis facilities, and diagnostic test manufacturers via OEM/PLM software integrations. Revenue is generated through one-time hardware sales, software licenses (including OEM versions), accessories and adapters, and support services, with quote-based pricing and no public price list. Products are distributed primarily through direct sales conducted by the CEO and product specialists, supplemented by downloadable brochures and product demonstration videos.

BioSciTec operates under ISO 13485 certified quality management for in vitro diagnostic devices and holds IVDR (EU) 2017/746 compliance and CE-marked products, with integrations to major laboratory automation platforms (Tecan, Bee Robotics, Dynablot, RoboBlot, RoboScreen) and LIMS systems via H7, GDT, and poct1 standards. The company is founder-managed by Dr. Robert Jäger (CEO/General Manager) and operates with a 1-10 person interdisciplinary team.

Name

BioSciTec

Legal name

BioSciTec GmbH

Website

https://bioscitec.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

BioSciTec GmbH is a Frankfurt-based medical device company that develops the BLOTrix imaging platform — hardware readers and B4C/B5 software for semi-automated analysis of diagnostic test strips — serving medical laboratories, US lab chains, healthcare practices, forensic, veterinary, and OEM diagnostic manufacturers under ISO 13485 and IVDR compliance.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

In Vitro Diagnostic Imaging Equipment

NAICS

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

SIC

Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826)

akta.pro primary industry

Analytical Development & QC Testing (Release/Stability/Potency) (HLAGAGAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Sample Logistics, Biorepository & IVD Kit Management (Trial Support) (HLAGAEAI)

Keywords

• Rapid test imaging
• Test strip readers
• Lateral flow analysis
• In vitro diagnostics
• Bioimaging solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Frankfurt

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales - Test Strip Readers: Sale of imaging devices including JAEGER mobile Reader (handheld), BLOTrix C-Series (compact), BLOTrix R2 (rapid), and BLOTrix S1 (high throughput). One-time hardware purchase with accompanying software license.
2. Software Licenses and Updates: B4C and B5 software provided with readers, with OEM/PLM versions available for diagnostic manufacturers. Software enables strip analysis, LIMS integration, and customization by test manufacturers.
3. Accessories and Adapters: Sale of magnetic adapters, cup kits, and customized adapters for different test formats. Cup Kit conversion allows modifying C-Series readers for cup test analysis.
4. Support and Service: Technical support services including phone, email, and on-site assistance. Support and service described as important company priority.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

BioSciTec GmbH develops, manufactures, and markets imaging solutions for the diagnostic market, centered on the BLOTrix system — a unified platform of proprietary hardware readers (JAEGER mobile Reader, BLOTrix Reader C1/C1-Cup, R2, S1) and analysis software (B4C Strip Analysis, B5 New Generation) for (semi-) automated evaluation of test strips in various formats including cassettes, panels, loose strips, and cups. The company sells directly to medical laboratories, diagnostic manufacturers, healthcare practices, and forensic/law enforcement facilities in Europe and the United States, operating under ISO 13485 certified quality management with IVDR (EU) 2017/746 compliance for in vitro diagnostic devices.

Product overview

BioSciTec GmbH develops, manufactures, and markets imaging solutions for the diagnostic market. The product portfolio centers on the BLOTrix System—a unified platform combining reading devices and analysis software for (semi-) automated evaluation of test strips. The hardware lineup includes the JAEGER mobile Reader (handheld point-of-care device), the C-Series/C-Cup (compact desktop readers for small practices), the R-Series (medium-throughput COVID-test reader), and the S-Series (high-throughput reader processing up to 50 strips from trays). The software ecosystem comprises B4C Strip Analysis (foundation software with LIMS integration and compatibility with BeeBlot/ProfiBlot devices) and B5 New Generation (modernized software with automated calibration and expanded device compatibility including Plustek/Epson scanners and RoboBlot/RoboScreen automation). All products are manufactured under ISO 13485 certified quality management for in vitro diagnostic devices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BLOTrix: BLOTrix system consisting of software and reading devices for (semi-) automated analyzing of test strips in various formats. Includes Reader C, R, and S series.
• JAEGER mobile Reader
• B4C Strip Analysis
• B5 New Generation

Products and services

• JAEGER mobile Reader Handheld, lightweight mobile reader for rapid test analysis at point of care. Reads cassette tests, dip tests, and cup tests and produces precise results within seconds. Features a 4.6-inch display, 8–10 hours battery life, and a universal adapter covering 70% of standard rapid test cassettes without customization. Targeted at doctor's practices, emergency rooms, psychiatric clinics, veterinary practices, police departments, and forensic labs.
• BLOTrix Reader C1 Compact desktop reader that images cassettes, panels, and loose strips. Scans up to 2 cassettes, 3 panels, and 5 loose strips. Features ISD technology for automatic shape detection and barcode identification. IVDR (EU) 2017/746 compliant. Targeted at small and medium-sized practices and laboratories.
• BLOTrix Reader C1-Cup Compact cup reader modified from the C1 via a Cup Kit, allowing analysis of rapid test cups in addition to cassettes and panels. Conversion completed in three steps. Targeted at small and medium-sized practices and laboratories needing cup test analysis.
• BLOTrix Reader R2 Medium-sized rapid reader for cassettes, panels, and strips in trays. Processes up to 15 individual test strips, 12 cassette tests, or 12 panel tests. Calibratable system enabling comparable image acquisition and quantitative band intensity measurement. Prepared for COVID-19 tests. Targeted at COVID-19 testing stations and laboratories needing calibratable readings.
• BLOTrix Reader S1 High-throughput reader scanning up to 50 strips and test panels from trays in under one minute. Reads strips directly from tubs without removal. Interfaceable with Lab Information Systems via H7, GDT, and poct1 standards for high-volume line test and native blot analysis. CE-marked and IVD-D compliant (98/79/EC). Compatible with Tecan, BeeBlot, Dynablot, RoboBlot, and RoboScreen. Targeted at high-throughput medical and diagnostic laboratories.
• B4C Strip Analysis Foundation analysis software for the BLOTrix System supporting all strip and cassette tests. Features automated band detection, customizable columns and worklists for up to 50 strips, and LIMS integration via H7, GDT, and poct1 standards. Compatible with BeeBlot and ProfiBlot devices. Available in OEM/PLM versions for diagnostic manufacturers. Targeted at medical laboratories and OEM/PLM diagnostic test manufacturers.
• B5 New Generation Next-generation software for the BLOTrix System featuring modern design and optimized usability. Includes automated system check (calibration, device connectivity, valid tests), flexible data entry forms, barcode-based automated test selection, and manufacturer-defined interpretation rules. Supports BLOTrix devices (C1, R2, S1), Plustek and Epson flatbed scanners, and RoboBlot and RoboScreen automation. Targeted at medical laboratories and OLM/PLM customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 50 strips analyzed in under one minute (S1 model)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

AI capability3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Tecan (Profi Blot)coreTechnology or IntegrationBLOTrix Reader S is compatible with Tecan Profi Blot washers, enabling integration into automated western blot processing workflows. This compatibility allows laboratories with existing Tecan equipment to seamlessly incorporate BLOTrix readers.
• Bee Robotics (BeeBlot)coreTechnology or IntegrationBLOTrix Reader S is compatible with Bee Robotics BeeBlot systems. The reader reads strips directly from tubs processed by BeeBlot, optimizing laboratory workflow by eliminating manual strip handling.
• DynablotcoreTechnology or IntegrationBLOTrix Reader S is compatible with Dynablot processors, extending integration options for laboratories using this equipment brand for strip processing.
• RoboBlotcoreTechnology or IntegrationB5 software supports RoboBlot full automation for Western Blot and Hybridisation Strips. BLOTrix Reader S integrates into automated workflows where RoboBlot processes tubs before direct reading by BLOTrix.
• RoboScreencoreTechnology or IntegrationB5 software supports RoboScreen for full automation of allergy analysis. Integration enables automated allergy testing workflows combining RoboScreen processing with BLOTrix analysis.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• QIAGEN: Global provider of sample technologies and IVD solutions, including automated western blot processing and consumables for clinical diagnostics and life science research. While not a direct reader competitor, QIAGEN sits in the same diagnostic workflow where BioSciTec's readers are deployed.
• Euroimmun (PerkinElmer): Diagnostics company specializing in autoimmune, infectious disease, and allergy testing, with automated ELISA and blot processors that overlap with BioSciTec's strip reading workflows for allergy and infectious disease serology. Euroimmun's automation offering competes indirectly with the BLOTrix R and S series.
• Tecan: Global lab automation leader whose Profi Blot washers integrate with BioSciTec's BLOTrix Reader S. Tecan operates a much broader portfolio of liquid handling, reader, and workflow solutions for IVD and life sciences, overlapping with BioSciTec in western blot and strip processing automation.
• Abbott: Global diagnostics giant offering point-of-care rapid test readers (e.g., Binax, ID Now platforms) and high-throughput immunoassay analyzers that compete at different tiers with BioSciTec's JAEGER mobile and BLOTrix readers in clinical settings.
• Bio-Rad Laboratories: Major life science tools and clinical diagnostics company with extensive western blot imaging systems (Gel Doc, ChemiDoc), microplate readers, and IVD reagents. Bio-Rad competes with BioSciTec across both hardware (imaging) and consumables (strips, assays) in diagnostic and research laboratories.

Direct peers

• Bee Robotics: Manufactures BeeBlot western blot and strip processors that integrate directly with BioSciTec's BLOTrix Reader S. Both companies address automated western blot and strip imaging workflows for diagnostic and research labs, and BioSciTec explicitly lists BeeBlot as a key compatibility partner.
• R-Biopharm: German-based diagnostics company developing lateral flow assays and test strip readers for clinical, food, and feed testing. R-Biopharm addresses the same rapid-test imaging and analysis workflow as BioSciTec's BLOTrix system, often as a vertically integrated competitor offering both tests and readers.
• Dynex Technologies: Makes Dynablot strip processors that BioSciTec's BLOTrix Reader S is compatible with. Dynex is a focused competitor in automated western blot and microplate/strip processing for clinical and research laboratories, addressing the same downstream strip-reading use cases.
• EKF Diagnostics (including LRE Medical): Through its LRE Medical subsidiary, EKF produces point-of-care rapid test readers for clinical diagnostics and drug screening, directly overlapping with BioSciTec's JAEGER mobile Reader use cases in doctors' offices, emergency rooms, and drug-of-abuse screening.

Emerging players

• SD Biosensor: South Korean IVD company with a portfolio of rapid diagnostic tests and dedicated lateral flow readers (e.g., STANDARD F analyzers), competing with BioSciTec in mobile and benchtop rapid test reading for infectious disease and clinical chemistry.

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

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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