UniPix
UniPix GmbH is a German laboratory instrument company developing the ATMOS Pipette Accuracy Tester, a dry pipette verification device that delivers accuracy and leak results in under 30 seconds, serving medical, biology, and chemistry laboratories globally through 30+ distribution partners.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2017
- HeadquartersTübingen, Germany
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What UniPix does
UniPix GmbH is a German laboratory instrument company founded in 2017 and headquartered in Tübingen, Germany, that develops and manufactures the ATMOS Pipette Accuracy Tester. The company's core product is a dry pipette verification device that measures the volume dispensed and leak rate of air-displacement pipettes by comparing against an internal fixed-volume metal cavity factory-calibrated to within 0.1% accuracy. This eliminates the need for water, laboratory balances, and evaporation correction associated with traditional gravimetric pipette calibration, allowing a complete accuracy and leak test in under 30 seconds. The instrument supports single-channel and 8-channel pipettes across a 2µl to 1250µl volume range, stores measurement data internally, and transfers it to PC via the ReadATMOS Windows software or directly to a printer for documentation. An add-on module, ATMOS-Calib4You, extends the platform to automated, high-throughput calibration workflows.
The company's primary end-customers are medical, biology, and chemistry laboratories that need quick daily verification of pipette accuracy between formal calibration cycles, including QC environments where damaged or drifting pipettes can compromise analytical results. UniPix generates revenue primarily through one-time hardware sales of the ATMOS device, with no recurring re-calibration service revenue. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and quotes are handled directly via [email protected]. The go-to-market relies on a global distribution network of 30+ partners across 30+ countries spanning Europe, Asia, North America, the Middle East, and Africa, complemented by direct sales through the company website, a dedicated partner login portal, and demand generation at major industry trade shows such as Analytica (Munich) and Korea Lab (Seoul).
UniPix firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- UniPix
- Legal name
- UniPix GmbH
- Website
- https://unipix-atmos.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2017
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- UniPix GmbH is a German laboratory instrument company developing the ATMOS Pipette Accuracy Tester, a dry pipette verification device that delivers accuracy and leak results in under 30 seconds, serving medical, biology, and chemistry laboratories globally through 30+ distribution partners.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Where UniPix is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Tübingen
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
UniPix business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Operations
Revenue model
- ATMOS Pipette Tester Hardware Sales: Sale of the ATMOS pipette testing instrument. The device is manufactured and distributed from Germany. One-time purchase model with no re-calibration costs required.
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels4 records
UniPix product offering
Product offeringCore offering
UniPix designs, manufactures, and distributes the ATMOS Pipette Accuracy Tester, a laboratory instrument that performs dry verification of air-displacement pipettes in under 30 seconds without liquids or balances. The product detects both accuracy deviations and air leaks across a 2µl to 1250µl range for single-channel and 8-channel pipettes, supporting quality control in medical, biological, and chemical laboratories worldwide.
Product overview
UniPix is a laboratory instrument company offering the ATMOS Pipette Accuracy Tester as its primary product - a dry-method device for rapid verification of air-displacement pipettes. The product portfolio includes the core ATMOS unit, ReadATMOS data extraction software for Windows, and ATMOS-Calib4You for automated testing workflows. The ATMOS device was developed in Switzerland and is manufactured and distributed from Germany.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- ATMOS: ATMOS Pipette Accuracy Tester - a quick and reliable solution for daily verification of air-displacement pipettes using dry measurement technology, providing results in under 30 seconds.
- ATMOS-Calib4You
Products and services
- ATMOS Pipette Accuracy Tester A dry pipette verification device that measures accuracy and leak of air-displacement pipettes in under 30 seconds without liquids or balances, designed for medical, biological, and chemical laboratories. Compatible with single-channel and 8-channel pipettes from 2µl to 1250µl, with internal data storage, USB-C PC download, and printer connectivity.
- ReadATMOS Software
Quantifiable outcome
- Accuracy verification results within ±1% (±0.1µl for volumes below 10µl)
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use UniPix
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
UniPix technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
UniPix partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
23 partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- Th. Geyer GmbH & Co. KGcorePrimary distribution partner for Austria, Poland, Switzerland, and Germany. Located at Dornierstr. 4-6, 71272 Renningen, Germany. Contact: +49 7159 1637-0, www.thgeyer.com
- Analis sacoreDistribution partner for Belgium, Luxembourg, and Netherlands. Located at Rue de Neverlée 11, 5020 Namur (Suarlée), Belgium. Contact: +32 81 25 50 50, www.analis.com
- BiOptiPro Ltd.coreDistribution partner for Canada. Located at 4133 rue Acres, Montréal Québec H9H 2T4, Canada. Contact: (514) 237-1843, [email protected], www.bioptipro.com
- Beijing Ebaiao BioTechnologies Co., Ltd.coreDistribution partner for China (Beijing region). Room 526, No. 26, Houtun South Road, Haidian District, Beijing, China. Contact: [email protected], +86-10-60606805
- Cole-Parmer ChinacoreDistribution partner for China (Shanghai region). Room 1506, No.6088 Humin Road, Minhang District, Shanghai. Contact: [email protected], +86-21-51099909
- Sipoch spol. s r.o.coreDistribution partner for Czech Republic and Slovakia. Vondroušova 1211/44, 16300 Praha 17, Czech Republic. Contact: [email protected], www.sipoch.cz
- Biolab A/ScoreDistribution partner for Denmark. Sindalsvej 29, 8240 Risskov, Denmark. Contact: [email protected], www.biolab.dk, +45 86 21 28 66
- Surgitech AScoreDistribution partner for Estonia. Pärnu mnt 148, 3rd Floor, Tallinn, Estonia. Contact: [email protected], www.surgitech.ee, +372 646 0660
- LabelianscoreDistribution partner for France. 1 rue des Palis, 77140 Nemours, France. Contact: [email protected], www.labelians.com, +33 1 64 45 42 42
- Webers GmbHcoreDistribution partner for Germany (additional). Im Erlengrund 28, 46149 Oberhausen, Germany. Contact: +49 208/305 505 0, www.webers.de
- Kvalitex Kft.coreDistribution partner for Hungary. Pannónia u.11, 1136 Budapest, Hungary. Contact: [email protected], www.kvalitex.hu, +36 (1) 340 4700
- Nulab Solutions Pvt Ltd.coreDistribution partner for India. #76, 2nd Cross Road, Rajathadri Layout, J P Nagar 8th Phase, Bangalore South, Bangalore - 560078, Karnataka, India. Contact: [email protected], www.nulabsolutions.com, +91-8971230001
- Enco DiagnosticscoreDistribution partner for Israel. 17 Mivtza Kadesh, P.O.B. 8009, Petach Tikvah 4918001, Israel. Contact: [email protected], www.enco.co.il, 972-3-934-9922
- AMT S.r.l.coreDistribution partner for Italy. Strada Provinciale 181 N 11/C4, 26833 Merlino (LO), Italy. Contact: [email protected], www.amtstrumenti.it
- Oak ScientificscoreDistribution partner for Nigeria. Lawrence Nimi Estate, 20 Abuloma Rd, Amadi-Ama, 500102 Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Contact: [email protected], www.oakscientifics.com, (+234) 803 886 7562
- Noveaulab Asia Corp.coreDistribution partner for Philippines. Unit SS105, DSL Bldg. #380 Del Monte Ave, 1114 Quezon City, Philippines. Contact: www.noveaulab.com
- Zeeman Services and Solutions WLLcoreDistribution partner for Qatar, Sultanate of Oman, and United Arab Emirates. Unit No: ST-B-17-02, 17th Floor, Tower B, Al Shoumukh Towers, Building no:58, Zone:23, Street:231, C-Ring Road, PO Box. 12031, Doha, Qatar. Contact: [email protected], +974 55143411
- TBNC Inc.coreDistribution partner for Republic of Korea. #1309-1311, B-dong, GIDC, 43, Iljik-ro, Gwangmyeong-si, Gyeonggi-do 14353, Republic of Korea. Contact: [email protected], +82-70-8648-1815. Will present ATMOS at Korea Lab 2026.
- Biofrontier Technology PTE Ltd.coreDistribution partner for Singapore. At Block 71 Bukit Batok Crescent, Unit #07-11 Prestige Centre, Singapore 658071. Contact: [email protected], www.biofrontiertechnology.com, 65 6316 7490
- Sanolabor, d.d.coreDistribution partner for Slovenia. Leskoškova cesta 4, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia. Contact: [email protected], www.b2b.sanolabor.com
- QuadraChem Laboratories Ltd.coreDistribution partner for UK. Riverside, Forest Row Business Park, Forest Row, East Sussex RH18 5DW, UK. Contact: [email protected], www.qclscientific.com, 01342 820820
- TechnologicscoreDistribution partner for USA. 90 Washington Valley Rd, Bedminster, NJ 07921, USA. Contact: [email protected], www.technologics-inc.com
- AT SolutionscoreDistribution partner for Vietnam. #1 lane 97 Chinh Kinh str., Nhan Chinh, Thanh Xuan, Hanoi, Vietnam. Contact: [email protected], www.atsc.vn, 0932.810.115
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights4 records
UniPix competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Gilson: Long-established manufacturer of pipettes and liquid handling products with associated calibration services. Competes in pipette QC alongside Mettler Toledo and Eppendorf with similar gravimetric heritage.
- Sartorius: Major lab balance and pipette manufacturer with pipette calibration services and products. Competes in the same laboratory QC verification workflow where ATMOS positions itself as a faster alternative.
- Hamilton Company: Manufacturer of precision measurement instruments, automated liquid handling workstations, and laboratory robotics. Adjacent competitor with overlapping lab QC customers and substantially deeper automation capabilities.
- Mettler Toledo: Global leader in precision balances and pipette calibration systems (including Rainin). Competes with UniPix by offering gravimetric and proprietary calibration workflows backed by deep regulatory credibility and global service.
- Antylia Scientific (Cole-Parmer): Broad lab supply distributor (parent of Cole-Parmer) that is both a UniPix channel partner and a vendor of competing pipette calibration equipment. Illustrates the dual competitor/distributor dynamic UniPix faces.
- Eppendorf: Major pipette manufacturer offering both manual and electronic pipettes plus calibration services. Competes for the same lab QC budget and could introduce its own dry verification technology leveraging its installed pipette base.
Direct peers
- Artel: Specializes in automated liquid handling performance verification, including the MVS (Multi-Volume System) for pipette calibration. The most direct functional peer to UniPix in pipette QC instrumentation outside gravimetric methods.
- Rainin (Mettler Toledo): Pipette brand under Mettler Toledo offering electronic and manual pipettes plus calibration tools. Directly comparable target customer base (regulated labs) and adjacent verification product line.
Emerging players
- BrandTech Scientific: Sells BRAND liquid handling products including pipettes and calibration tools. Comparable as a mid-sized laboratory instrument vendor serving the same medical/biology/chemistry lab customer segments with competing pipette QC solutions.
- Inheco: Lab automation and incubation specialist with overlap in automated liquid handling QC workflows. Comparable as a smaller European precision lab instrument company targeting similar buyer personas.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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UniPix leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
UniPix funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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UniPix M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about UniPix
What does UniPix do?
UniPix designs, manufactures, and distributes the ATMOS Pipette Accuracy Tester, a laboratory instrument that performs dry verification of air-displacement pipettes in under 30 seconds without liquids or balances. The product detects both accuracy deviations and air leaks across a 2µl to 1250µl range for single-channel and 8-channel pipettes, supporting quality control in medical, biological, and chemical laboratories worldwide.
Is UniPix a public or private company?
UniPix is a private company. It is classified as management employee owned and is currently operating.
When was UniPix founded?
UniPix was founded in 2017. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is UniPix based?
UniPix is headquartered in Tübingen, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does UniPix make money?
One revenue line is on record: ATMOS Pipette Tester Hardware Sales.
Who are UniPix's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Gilson, Sartorius, Hamilton Company, Mettler Toledo, Antylia Scientific (Cole-Parmer) and Eppendorf. Direct peers are Artel and Rainin (Mettler Toledo). Emerging players are BrandTech Scientific and Inheco.
Does UniPix have an API?
No public API is recorded for UniPix.