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This section provides an overview for micropumps as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 11 micropump manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked micropump companies as of January, 2025: 1.Innovative Sensor Technology IST AG, 2.Shinano Kenshi Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved., 3.Bartels Mikrotechnik.
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Micropumps are small, precision pumps.
They are used in analytical instruments and in the medical, biotechnology, and nanotechnology fields for controlling and manipulating microscopic liquids. Micropumps can be classified into mechanical types, which require a mechanical power mechanism, and non-mechanical types, which are driven by physical external forces.
Micropumps are used in precision instruments, medical devices, biotechnology, and nanotechnology. They also play an important role in devices that are becoming increasingly miniaturized.
For example, in medical devices, micropumps are used for insulin infusion in artificial kidneys and built into artificial hearts. They are also used in rare chemical experimentation and have many other uses across various fields.
Mechanical micropumps are most commonly sold, but non-mechanical micropumps may be more appropriate for some applications.
Micropumps consist mainly of a pump head and a driver. The pump head transports the fluid and is usually made of silicon. The driver moves the pump head and is generally controlled using electrical signals. They also comprise other electronic components, such as control circuits and power supplies.
There are also pressure-driven, non-mechanical, and light-driven pumps, micropumps operated by nanomotors, and even micropumps that use capillary action.
Pressure-driven pumps use the pressure differences inside and outside of a pump to move liquid. By increasing the pressure inside the pump to push the liquid out, the external low pressure creates the force to suck the liquid out.
Pressure-driven micropumps are highly accurate and reliable, and there are many types available for a variety of applications. For example, there are some designed to handle high pressures and others suitable for moving minute amounts of liquid. The relatively simple structure makes them low-cost to manufacture and suitable for a wide range of applications.
Light-driven micropumps use light energy to move liquids. Shining light onto the surface of the liquid generates the pressure needed to move the liquid. They are mainly used in the biotechnology field and can pump liquid through minute channels.
However, since light-driven pumps require a light source, they are susceptible to external influences, and their performance may vary depending on the light intensity and direction of the light source.
Nanomotor micropumps use nanomotors, which can convert intracellular energy into mechanical movement, to transport liquids. Driven by an energy source such as a magnetic or electric field, they can operate even in very small spaces.
Capillary action micropumps use capillary action to transfer liquid in a minute flow path.
A thin tube is placed inside the microchannel and filled with liquid. Then, the surface tension created by bending the narrow tube propels the liquid upward. This makes it possible to transfer liquid through very small channels.
The most important feature of micropumps is their small size. Since they can move fluids through such small channels, they can be used in many microscale applications, such as microfluidics research and the development of tiny biochips.
Micropumps can also be manufactured at a low cost due to the small number of components required for a pump and the relative ease of manufacture. This facilitates mass production and is widely used in fields such as medicine and biology.
*Including some distributors, etc.
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E.M.P-Japan Ltd., established in 1963 and headquartered in Ebisu, Tokyo, is a manufacturer that specializes in the manufacturing of micropumps. The company's product line includes pumps for endoscopes, dental equipment, and analytical and medical analyzers. It also has a range of electromagnetic air pumps such as MV-20B-C, MV-60G, and an ozone generator. Its Valveless micropumps have a relatively simple construction in comparison to pump concepts with check valves or even active valves. The company has achieved ISO 9001 certification from Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance Limited. Its micropumps are used in various industries such as medical, analytical, and automotive.
NITTO KOHKI CO., LTD., founded in 1956, is a Japanese manufacturer and supplier headquartered in Ota-ku, Tokyo, specializing in compressors and pumps, door closers, power and machine tools, as well as quick connect couplings. The company’s CUPLA series of quick connect couplings caters to diverse industries including automotive, chemicals, electronic or mechanical products, food manufacturing, and semiconductors. The "delvo" series features electric screwdrivers used in transportation equipment manufacturing. The company’s MEDO BLOWER line presents power-saving blowers for applications like residential septic tanks, cultivation, fluid agitation, and live fish maintenance. Additionally, the company’s door closers are installed in medical facilities and transportation.
Innovative Sensor Technology IST AG was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Ebnat-Kappel, Switzerland. The company is a manufacturer of physical, chemical, and biological sensors that serve industries including automotive, fuel cell, renewable energy, and medical devices. The company has 4 product segments. Micro heaters are used for laser manufacturing, humidification, 3D printing, and other specialty uses. Customized sensor solutions are offered across many customer fields, and designed for quality, accuracy, and compatibility.
HIBLOW, with its headquarters based in Osaka, Japan, is a manufacturer of linear diaphragm compressors and vacuum pumps. The company utilizes electromagnetic diaphragm technology to produce linear air pumps. These pumps can be found and applied in the industrial, medical, and environmental fields. They produce pumping units that can be used outdoors and they also offer fuel cell systems. HIBLOW is an international group with companies in Spain, France, Japan, USA, China, Australia, Philippines, and Vietnam that supply to over 40 countries worldwide.
Shinano Kenshi is an ISO 13485:2016 certified manufacturer, producer and seller of hardware and software development products, established in 1918 and is located in Nagano, Japan. The company manufactures a range of products, including drive systems, precision motors, customized motor solutions, motor pumps, and spun silk yarn. Its flagship product is the PLEXTOR, also known as PLEXLOGGER, which includes high-speed cameras, data loggers, and monitors. Additionally, the company is also engaged in developing and manufacturing welfare and life assistance equipment.
Gotec, established in 1964 and based in St-Leonard, Switzerland, is a manufacturer of solenoid pumps. Gotec develops solenoid pumps for the air conditioning and heating industries. Aside from solenoid pumps, their other products include heating oil pumps, condensate pumps, and rotary vane pumps. They also provide customized pumps according to their clients' needs. They provide their own function testing for these products. The company has several partners and clients in five continents globally.
Bartels Mikrotechnik, established in 1996 and based in Dortmund, Germany, is a manufacturer of microfluidics in the medical equipment industry. The company's key products are micropumps that convey small quantity of gases or liquids for the use of biotechnology, parmacheuticals, and medical technology. Bartels Mikrotechnik has two dividions. In the Micro-Engineering division, they provide support for their industrial customers in the modification, adaptation, and development of microsystems technology. In the Micro-Components division, the company produces and distributes microfluidic products and systems for small and portable applications.
Takasago Electric Industry, founded in 1959 and headquartered in Nagoya, Japan, is a manufacturer and supplier specializing in miniature chemically inert valves and pumps. The company's product portfolio includes solenoid valves, small syringe pumps, diaphragm pumps, fluid systems, and manifolds. These products are used in various industries, including aerospace, medical, cell culture, analysis, and other scientific and research fields. The company also offers services, including product catalogs, customization, integration services, and technical support. The company has a global sales network with distributors in the United States, China, India, Austria, and the United Kingdom.
Shinano Kenshi Co. Ltd., founded in 1918 and headquartered in Nagano, Japan, is a manufacturer of drive systems and precision motors and also offers customized motion solutions. Its products include robotic grippers, drivers, actuators, blowers, and pumps, used in several industries, including automation, life environment, automotive, space, and assistive technology. The company stocks over 9000 drive system and motor models, and over 95% are customized. It is ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO13485 certified, and it also acquired IATF16949 accreditation.
Ranking as of January 2025
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Innovative Sensor Technology IST AG |
23.7%
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| 2 | Bartels Mikrotechnik |
14.4%
|
| 3 | Shinano Kenshi Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. |
12.5%
|
| 4 | Gotec SA |
10.8%
|
| 5 | NITTO KOHKI CO.,LTD. |
9.5%
|
| 6 | TECHNO TAKATSUKI CO., LTD. |
8.3%
|
| 7 | E.M.P-Japan Ltd. |
7.8%
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| 8 | Shinano Kenshi |
6.8%
|
| 9 | Takasago Electric Industry |
4.4%
|
| 10 | MI Co., Ltd. |
1.0%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the micropump page as of January 2025. 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.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
Japan
|
7 | 70.0% |
|
Switzerland
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2 | 20.0% |
|
Germany
|
1 | 10.0% |
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