Labotect

What Labotect does

Labotect Labor-Technik-Göttingen GmbH is a German medical device manufacturer founded in 1971 in Rosdorf (near Göttingen), specializing in laboratory equipment for assisted reproduction technology (ART), gynecology, and life-science research. The company designs, produces, and internationally distributes CO2 incubators (C16, C60, C200, C201), benchtop incubators (Labo C-Top with optional SAFE Sens pH monitoring), transport incubators (CellTrans+, CellTrans 2018, Thermo Cell Transporter 3018), gas management systems, hot plates, the Aspirator 3 for follicular puncture, active vibration isolation systems, and sterile disposables including puncture needles, embryo transfer catheters, insemination catheters, microinjection pipettes, and holding pipettes, plus disinfectants (Fermacidal, Manoferm, Icepur). Core technology centers on incubation technique with contamination control, fast parameter recovery times, and supporting sensor/measurement systems (InControl 1050, LaboDat+ software). Labotect holds ISO 13485 certification since 2003 (one of the first German medical device manufacturers) and EC certifications, with products registered in 60+ countries.

The business operates a direct-to-distributor model, selling exclusively through authorized distributors across Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Americas, with no direct-to-customer sales channel. Revenue is generated from three streams: medical device hardware sales (incubators, transport incubators, aspirators, hot plates), disposable and consumable products (sterile needles, catheters, pipettes, disinfectants), and accessories/software (incubator accessories, LaboDat+, filters, gas regulators). The company is a third-generation family-owned business, led by CEO Delia Schinkel-Fleitmann (since 1992) and COO Dr. Friederike Fleitmann (since 2008/2011), with 51-100 employees and a production facility in Rosdorf. Distribution is supported by trade fair presence (ESHRE, ASRM, Alpha Meeting) and a Service InControl calibration program for distributors.

Name

Labotect

Legal name

Labotect Labor-Technik-Göttingen GmbH

Website

https://labotect.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Labotect is a German, family-owned medical device manufacturer founded in 1971, producing ISO 13485-certified CO2 incubators, benchtop and transport incubators, sterile disposables, and supporting equipment for IVF clinics, fertility centers, and life-science laboratories in over 60 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Assisted Reproduction Technology (ART) Laboratory Equipment

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516), Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (33911)

SIC

Laboratory Apparatus & Furniture (3821)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Assisted reproduction technology
• IVF laboratory equipment
• CO2 incubators
• Embryo culture devices
• Medical laboratory hardware

Headquarters

HQ city

Rosdorf

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Device Hardware Sales: Sale of CO2 incubators, benchtop incubators, transport incubators, aspirators, hot plates, and other laboratory equipment for assisted reproduction and life-science applications
2. Disposables and Consumables: Sale of sterile products including puncture needles, embryo transfer catheters, insemination catheters, microinjection pipettes, holding pipettes, and disinfectants
3. Accessories and Software: Sale of incubator accessories, heating blocks, filters, gas regulators, and LaboDat+ software for monitoring and documentation

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Labotect manufactures and sells specialty laboratory equipment for assisted reproduction technology (ART), including benchtop CO2 incubators, transport incubators, benchtop incubators, and heating-stage devices used in human IVF clinics and veterinary embryology laboratories. The company also supplies disposable cell culture dishes for embryo work. All products are designed to provide stable, microprocessor-controlled temperature and gas conditions for embryo culture.

Product overview

Labotect develops, produces, and distributes a wide range of products for assisted reproduction and life-science laboratories. The product portfolio centers on incubation technique as a key competence, including CO2 incubators (C16, C60, C200, C201) with inner volumes of 16 to 200 liters featuring contamination control and fast recovery times. The range extends to benchtop incubators (Labo C-Top with optional pH monitoring), gas management equipment (Labo Gas Mixer, Gasmonitor, Labo Gas Regulator), and supporting software (LaboDat+). Heating solutions include hot plates (062, 100, A3), blockthermostats, and aluminum heating blocks. The company also offers transport incubators (CellTrans+, CellTrans 2018, Thermo Cell Transporter 3018), the Aspirator 3 for follicular puncture, and comprehensive sterile disposables including puncture needles, embryo transfer catheters, insemination catheters, microinjection pipettes, and holding pipettes. Supporting products include active vibration isolation systems, disinfectants (Fermacidal, Manoferm, Icepur), and accessories such as incubator filters, SAFE Sens pH monitoring, and measuring devices (InControl 1050). All products are manufactured in Germany with ISO 13485 certification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Benchtop CO2 Incubator Benchtop CO2 incubator used by embryology laboratories and IVF clinics to maintain stable temperature and CO2 conditions required for embryo culture during assisted reproduction procedures.
• Transport Incubator Portable transport incubator used to maintain stable temperature and CO2 conditions for embryos and gametes during transport between collection, processing, and transfer locations.
• Benchtop Incubator Compact benchtop incubator used in assisted reproduction technology laboratories for embryo- and gamete-handling workflows requiring controlled incubation.
• Heating-Stage Device Heating-stage device used on ART laboratory workstations and microscopes to keep gametes, embryos, and culture dishes at a stable temperature during handling and micromanipulation.
• Disposable Cell Culture Dishes Disposable cell culture dishes used as consumables in IVF/ART laboratories for embryo culture and handling alongside the company's incubator hardware.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Embryotech Inc.coreOthersIndependent accredited laboratory that performs mouse embryo assay (>80% blastocyst hatching criteria) and LAL-endotoxin testing (<20 EU/Device) for Labotect disposable products batch release testing.
• TÜV SÜD Product Service GmbHcoreOthersNotified body responsible for ISO 13485 certification audits and EC certificate reviews. Conducts annual quality management system audits and 2-3 day recertification every three years. Reviews technical documentation for Labotect's Class IIa products annually.
• Scope & Focus Service-Gesellschaft mbHminorOthersAppointed data protection officer for Labotect as required by German data protection regulations (DSGVO/GDPR).

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• BINDER GmbH: BINDER is a German specialty manufacturer of CO2 incubators and climate chambers used in IVF, cell culture, and pharmaceutical labs — a close direct competitor to Labotect in CO2 incubation technology with a similar European manufacturing base.
• Hamilton Thorne: Hamilton Thorne manufactures ART and reproductive science equipment, including laser systems, sperm analyzers, and IVF lab devices, overlapping with Labotect's reproductive medicine focus on fertility clinics.
• Memmert GmbH: Memmert is a German manufacturer of high-precision laboratory incubators, CO2 incubators, and temperature-control devices — directly comparable to Labotect's incubator specialization with similar German-engineering positioning and IVF/life-science customer base.
• Vitrolife: Vitrolife is a global IVF company providing media, consumables, and devices (including the EmbryoScope time-lapse incubator system) for ART clinics — directly comparable to Labotect in serving IVF clinics with both equipment and sterile disposables.
• Esco Medical: Esco Medical is a direct competitor specializing in IVF/ART laboratory equipment, including CO2 and benchtop incubators (MIRI family), time-lapse systems, and ART consumables — overlapping closely with Labotect's core incubator and disposable portfolio.
• Genea Biomedx: Genea Biomedx develops ART-specific devices and consumables (e.g., Gidget IVF workstation, Geri time-lapse incubator), making it a direct peer focused on the same IVF clinic customer base with adjacent incubation and workflow products.

Broad incumbents

• Thermo Fisher Scientific (Thermo Heracell): Thermo Fisher's Heracell and Forma lines are widely-used CO2 incubators in cell culture and IVF labs. As a broad life-science incumbent with massive R&D and direct global sales, Thermo Fisher competes with Labotect in the same product category from a much larger scale.
• CooperSurgical (Origio / Wallace): CooperSurgical's Origio and Wallace lines supply ART consumables, micropipettes, catheters, and lab devices to IVF clinics globally — a broader incumbent in the same ART workflow where Labotect competes.
• Eppendorf: Eppendorf is a leading life-science lab equipment manufacturer whose New Brunswick and CellXpert CO2 incubator lines directly compete with Labotect's C-series in cell culture applications. Its broader portfolio and global footprint position it as a comparable but much larger specialty lab equipment incumbent.

Emerging players

• IVFtech ApS: IVFtech is a Danish developer of ART workstations and incubators for IVF clinics — an emerging player in the same ART equipment niche with partial overlap to Labotect's product range and target customer base.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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