This section provides an overview for pipettes as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 26 pipette manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked pipette companies as of November, 2024: 1.Hamilton Company, 2.MICROLIT USA, 3.Biotix, Inc..
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A pipette is a laboratory apparatus used to suck out a desired amount of liquid and transfer it to a container or other medium.
A pipette is used in a wide range of fields, from natural sciences such as chemistry and biology to applied sciences such as medicine and pharmacy. There are several types of pipettes, and they are used for different purposes. The two main materials used are glass and plastic.
Glass pipettes have excellent chemical and heat resistance and can be reused by washing or dry heat sterilization. Plastic pipette is less resistant to chemicals and heat than glass pipette. However, they are inexpensive and disposable, saving time and effort in cleaning and preventing contamination.
A similar product to a pipette is a dropper. While droppers are made of plastic and a fixed amount is sucked in, a pipette is made of plastic or glass and comes in various types, depending on the product. Some pipettes have attachments that allow the user to adjust the amount to be aspirated depending on the attachment and settings.
Pipettes are mainly used for the following two purposes:
The pipettes used differ depending on the purpose. Therefore, it is necessary to select pipettes in consideration of the intended use.
A micropipette consists of a tip holder, a grip, a push button, and a volume-setting dial.
The amount of liquid to be aspirated is adjusted by operating the liquid volume setting dial, and the push button moves the internal piston to change the amount of air, thereby aspirating and dispensing the liquid (air displacement method). There is a circular rubber O-ring inside that allows the internal piston to move while maintaining an airtight seal.
There is also a spring inside, and the push button is automatically returned by the force of the spring to enable aspirating and dispensing of liquid.
There are various types of pipettes, and it is important to select the appropriate one. The usage also differs depending on the type.
Hole Pipettes
Hole pipettes are instruments used to accurately measure liquids. The center of the glass tube is distended, and a graduation line is drawn on the top. The pipettes are finely made and can measure liquids with a very high degree of accuracy.
The tip of the pipettes is dipped into the liquid, and the liquid is put into the glass capillary as if sucking it through a straw. However, nowadays, to prevent accidental ingestion of dangerous reagents when sucking, rubber safety pipettes or auto pipettes are often attached to the top to aspirate and dispense the liquid.
Female Pipettes
Female pipettes are another instrument for accurately measuring liquids. They are made of glass or plastic and are graduated throughout the pipettes. Like hole pipettes, it has rubber safety pipettes or auto pipettes attached to the top to aspirate and dispense liquid.
Micropipette
Micropipettes are instruments for measuring liquids in microliters. To use micropipettes, first turn the dial to set the amount of liquid to be aspirated. Next, grasp the grip with your dominant hand and place your thumb on the push button at the top.
Attach a tip of the appropriate size to the end of the tip holder and fit it securely. Then press the push button to aspirate and dispense the liquid. Finally, press the ejector button near the push button to remove the tip.
Komagome Pipettes
Komagome pipettes are used when you want to transfer a liquid to another container. It is similar in shape to an eyedropper but is often made of chemical-resistant glass or other materials designed for use with chemicals. A rubber ball is attached to the top to aspirate and dispense liquid.
Pasteur Pipettes
Pasteur pipettes are glass pipettes with long, thin tips for aspirating liquid. Since Pasteur pipettes do not have a scale, they are often used to transfer small amounts of liquid and are basically disposable. As with Komagome pipettes, a rubber ball is attached to the top, to aspirate and dispense liquid.
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Eppendorf, founded in 1945 with headquarters in Germany, is a manufacturer and supplier of laboratory equipment, instruments, and consumables. The company's product line includes pipettes, pipette tips, centrifuges, mixers, and ultra-low-temperature equipment. Eppendorf's products are used in academic and commercial research laboratories as well as in the pharmaceutical, biotechnical, chemical, and food industries to perform clinical, environmental, process analysis, and production quality assurance. The company also offers services for liquid, sample, and cell handling in laboratories worldwide.
Corning Incorporated, founded in 1851 and headquartered in Corning, New York, is a manufacturer and supplier of specialty glass, ceramics, and optical fiber. Their offerings include optical fiber for long-distance light signal transmission, specialty glass for applications like displays and lighting, ceramics for various uses, such as cookware and medical implants, and advanced materials like 3D printing powders and ceramic matrix composites. Additionally, Corning provides products for the life sciences industry, such as labware, consumables, and analytical instruments.
Hamilton Company is a US-based manufacturer of automation and laboratory equipment including process sensors, precision measuring devices, automated liquid handling workstations, and sample management systems. Hamilton's automation solutions include flexible automated liquid handling platforms and pre-configured Assay Ready workstations that are designed for specialized methods. They also offer small liquid handling devices for temperature control, plate sealing to protect microplate-based samples during critical stop points, and barcode reading. The company is also a supplier of laboratory products such as syringes and needles.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., founded in 1956 and headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, is a manufacturer and supplier of life science solutions, analytical instruments, specialty diagnostics, laboratory products, and biopharma services. Through its brand names, including Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Patheon, Applied Biosystems, and Gibco, among others, the company provides a wide range of products, which include chromatography systems, thermal cyclers, automated cell counters, fermenters, and DNA polymerases. The company’s annual revenue is over 40 billion USD, and it serves several fields, including customers working in clinical diagnostic labs, research institutions, hospitals, government agencies, and pharmaceutical/biotech companies.
Microlit USA is a manufacturer and distributor of liquid handling equipment and laboratory instruments established in New Jersey, United States since 1991. The company specializes in bottle cap dispensers, ergonomic pipettes, micropipette holders and tips, pipette sets, starter kits and many more. It serves the scientific research, pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, providing precision and reliability to the industries with innovations in microlit liquid handling instruments. The company has QSA, ISO 9001, ISO/CEI 17025:2017, ISO Microlit ISO 13485 certifications and design awards.
Beijing HiYi Technology Co., Ltd. , established in 2004 and headquartered in Beijing, China, is a manufacturer of laboratory scientific instruments. The company provides comprehensive solutions for gas and laboratory equipment testing, manufacturing products like laser methane detectors, domestic gas alarms, portable gas detectors, industrial fixed systems, and gas analyzers. It holds several certifications such as ISO9001:2008 and a medical device business license, while its products carry CE, TUV, ATEX, and RoHS certificates.
INTEGRA Biosciences AG, established in 1965 at Switzerland is a global manufacturer of advanced pipetting products for research, diagnostics and quality control requirements. The company, specializing in liquid handling and media preparation solutions produces advanced and unique pipetting products such as manual pipettes, electronic pipettes, pipetting robots and pipette controllers. The products are used in fields such as cell biology, drug discovery, diagnostics, microbiology and genomics. The pipettes are able to enhance productivity, flexibility and improve the reproducibility of diagnostic results across various workflows. The robotic pipettes offer more flexibility without any dedicated professional.
A&D, founded in 1977 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, stands as a manufacturer and supplier of precision measurement and healthcare equipment. Catering to laboratory, industrial, and medical sectors, the company provides an array of products, including precision balances, blood pressure monitors, weighing scales, medical scales, and moisture analyzers. These instruments find application in diverse settings, aiding in accurate measurements, health monitoring, and quality control across various industries. The company has obtained ISO9001 certification and has merged with HOLON Co., Ltd. to form A&D HOLON Holdings.
Shenzhen Keyto Fluid Co., Ltd., established in 2010 and headquartered in Guangdong, China, is a manufacturer of fluid control components that specializes in the liquid vital components. The company offers a range of products, including micro solenoid valves, precision dispense pumps, and diaphragm pumps. It also provides syringe modules and ventilator proportional valves. Its product helps in the precise control of airflow and pressure, which can increase the treatment quality of patients with respiratory issues. The company has passed the ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 13485:2016 certifications. It serves various industries such as medical devices, pharmaceutical, and more.
Delta lab, established in 1976 and headquartered in Rubí, Spain, is a manufacturer that designs and produces labware, including single-use labware. The company's offers a wide range of products, including polyethylene caps, syringes, wash bottles, analytical funnels, and weighting boats. It also provides microbiology, cell culture, molecular biology, hematology, and biochemistry. Its products are tailored to each patient's prescription and position of wear measurements, ensuring that no two pairs of glasses are the same. The company has achieved ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485:2016 certification. It serves several industries, including education, laboratory, medical devices, and packaging.
Biologix Limited Group was established in 2007 and is located in Shandong, China. The company is a manufacturer of disposable medical detection reagents and supplies. The company's range of products includes PCR and Cell Culture consumables, Virus detection kits, Industrial Storage Containers, and COVID-19 Nucleic Acid Detection kits. The company is also into the R&D of disposable medical detection reagents. Biologix is also an OEM provider of plastic laboratory consumables and has locations in Europe and the United States.
Four E's Scientific was founded in Guangzhou. China in 2009 is a manufacturer of laboratory instruments. The company's product portfolio includes Lab Consumables, Scientific Instruments, Liquid Handling, Vortex Mixers, and Centrifuges. Their products are used in industries such as Food and Beverage, Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology, Chemical and Petrochemical, Environmental Testing and healthcare for research and testing settings and basic laboratory applications. The company sells its products in over 70 countries and has a global distribution network.
Hirschmann Laborgeräte GmbH & Co. KG, established in 1964 and headquartered in Eberstadt, Germany, is a manufacturer of laboratory instruments, volumetric analysis glass instruments, and precision capillaries. The company offers a range of products, including peristaltic pumps, liquid handling systems, volumetric instruments, and precision capillaries. It also offers volumetric measuring, hematocrit capillaries, counting chambers, and syringe filters. Its peristaltic pumps offer high chemical resistance and are suitable for use with aggressive, corrosive, and viscous media. Additionally, the company has achieved ISO 9001:2015 certifications. It serves various industries, including pharmaceuticals, chemicals, food and beverage, and environmental analysis.
DWK Life Sciences Gmbh, founded in 1887, is a German multinational manufacturer and supplier, based in Wertheim, Baden-Württemberg, specializing in glass and plastic primary packaging. The company produces container closure systems (CCSs), tailored for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, diagnostic, and personal care applications. These include laboratory bottles, equipment and tools, as well as chemistry and volumetric glassware. The company also offers measuring tools, along with other products such as beakers and flasks, caps and closures, containers and vessels, funnels and tubes, as well as microplates and vials. These products find applications across various research domains, such as analytical sciences, cell culture, and organic chemistry.
Normax, established in 1943 and located in Marinha Grande, Portugal, is an ISO 9001-certified manufacturer specializing in scientific glassware. The company primarily produces laboratory equipment for healthcare and scientific research, scientific glassware for use in laboratories or cleanrooms, and custom glassware for unique client projects. It also offers distribution services for customers with multiple facilities or worksites. The company serves clients in the life sciences, healthcare, and research and development (R&D) industries.
Sibata Scientific Technology Ltd, founded in 1921 at Saitama, Japan is a manufacturer of environmental measurement and occupational health measurement equipment. The company with global clientele produces various scientific measurement and analysis equipment that can range from lab glassware to synthetic reactors. The products line comprise of general lab equipment, extractor, synthetic reactor, Rotary Evaporator and Glass tube oven. These products are used in applications such as occupational safety, food hygiene, water hygiene, hospital and chemical plants as well. The products are ideal for testing quality, measuring dust, precise heating & cooling, personal exposure measurements and many more with more reliability.
Citotest Scientific Co., founded in 1996, is a manufacturer and supplier specializing in microscope slides and microscope cover glass based in Jiangsu China. The company specializes in manufacturing microscope slides, microscope cover glass and other laboratory essentials such as histology products, analyzer consumables, reagent bottles, and more. These products cater to the requirements of research institutions, healthcare facilities, and academic institutions. Backed by over 100 distributors across the globe, Citotest Scientific supplies laboratory products to customers worldwide.
starlabgroup was established in 1998 and is a manufacturer and supplier of liquid handling technology and laboratory products based in Hamburg, Germany. The company offers various products such as pipette tips, robotic tips, syringe filters, cell strainers, and erlenmeyer culture flasks. The products have been used in various fields such as research institutions, universities, hospitals, and life sciences companies. The company has obtained various certifications such as ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 17025:2017.
Wuxi NEST Biotechnology Co., Ltd., founded in 2004, in Jiangsu, China specializes in the manufacture and supply of life sciences consumables. The company’s product portfolio includes cell biology instruments, microbiology instruments, general lab plasticware, medical instruments, and more. These products find applications in cell culture, molecular biology, and diagnostics, catering to research centers, clinical laboratories, academia, and other sectors. NEST exports products to North America, Europe, Asia, and beyond. The company holds ISO 9001, 11137 and 13485 certifications and adheres to CE and FDA standards.
U-THERM International HK Limited, established in 2008 and headquartered in Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloong, Hong Kong, is a supplier of laboratory analysis, testing, and measuring instruments and equipment. Its extensive product range includes analytical balances for precise laboratory weighing, spectrophotometers for quantitative analysis across scientific fields, DRS spectrometers, as well as ICP (Inductively Coupled Plasma) instruments for detecting metals and nonmetals in liquid samples, and lab or medical refrigerators for storage purposes.
Sampling Systems Ltd., established in 1991 and headquartered in Coleshill, UK, is a supplier that develops and supplies water level meters. The company offers a wide range of products, including samplers, dispensing equipment, sterile sampling equipment, accessories, and more. It also offers laboratory equipment such as pH meters, conductivity meters, and thermometers. Its automated sampling systems eliminate human discretion in sample collection, reducing potential human error in the sampling process. It serves a range of industries, including FnB, petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, environmental, and more.
Ranking as of November 2024
Derivation MethodRank | Company | Click Share |
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1 | Hamilton Company |
8.7%
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2 | MICROLIT USA |
6.8%
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3 | Biotix, Inc. |
6.8%
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4 | Corning Incorporated |
5.2%
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5 | Corning HTL SA |
4.7%
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6 | Andrew Alliance |
4.5%
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7 | Hangzhou Rollmed Co., Ltd. |
4.5%
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8 | Biologix Group Limited |
4.5%
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9 | SIBATA SCIENTIFIC TECHNOLOGY LTD |
4.2%
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10 | Eppendorf North America |
4.2%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the pipette page as of November 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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China | 8 | 34.8% |
United States of America | 6 | 26.1% |
Switzerland | 2 | 8.7% |
Japan | 2 | 8.7% |
Spain | 1 | 4.3% |
Portugal | 1 | 4.3% |
India | 1 | 4.3% |
Poland | 1 | 4.3% |
United Kingdom | 1 | 4.3% |
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