FluidFM® systems


Go beyond in single cell manipulation.

Perform unprecedented single cell experiments with our FluidFM systems. 

All our FluidFM systems are compatible with the full FluidFM Probe range and can perform all three basic FluidFM modes: Pick & Place, Injection & Sampling and Dispensing & Nanoprinting. Depending on your specific application and automatization needs, and whether you already have a compatible AFM, you may choose the FluidFM ADD-ON or FluidFM OMNIUM (formerly called FluidFM BOT). Check the table below if you are uncertain which system is the best choice for you.

FluidFM ADD-ON

Powerful and affordable add-on for AFM systems.

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FluidFM ADD-ON

Powerful and affordable add-on for AFM systems.

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FluidFM OMNIUM

Stand-alone and highly automated system.

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FluidFM OMNIUM

Stand-alone and highly automated system.

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System comparison & suitability for each application


FluidFM ADD-ONFluidFM OMNI­UM (formerly: FluidFM BOT)
Pre-existing require­mentsNeeds a compat­ible AFM from third party supplier
No require­ments
Hard­wareFluidFM module as add-on to existing AFM systems
Stand­alone FluidFM system with inte­grated micro­scope and force-control unit
SoftwareExten­sion to software of AFM supplier
Stand­alone software with dedi­cated work­flows and automa­tion
AutomationLimited and depending on AFM system
Automated workflows available as well as full manual control if needed
Compat­ible probesFull range of FluidFM Nano­syringes, Nano­pipettes, and Micro­pipettes
Full range of FluidFM Nano­syringes, Nano­pipettes, and Micro­pipettes
Probe replace­mentEasy click-fix mount of probe pre-assem­bled on adaptor, no tools needed
Automated probe exchange process
Incuba­tor for CO2 and temper­ature controlAvailable (from AFM supplier)
Available, specially tailored to the FluidFM OMNIUM
Compat­ibilityNanosurf (CoreAFM, FlexAFM and DriveAFM), Bruker (Bio­scope Resolve), JPK (Nano­wizard, CellHesion and ForceRobot families)
n.a. (stand­alone system)
More informa­tionFluidFM ADD-ON system page
FluidFM OMNI­UM system page

We recommend to conduct all CRISPR cell line development experiments with the FluidFM OMNIUM.
Learn more about the FluidFM OMNIUM system.
Visit the application page and learn more on CRISPR cell line development with FluidFM.


FluidFM ADD-ONFluidFM OMNI­UM (formerly: FluidFM BOT)
Adhesion measure­ments of mam­malian cells
+++++
Elasticity or indenta­tion measure­ments of mam­malian cells
+++++
Adhe­sion measure­ments of larger microbes like yeast, proto­zoa, or algae
+++++
Adhe­sion measure­ments of bacteria
+++-
Colloidal spec­troscopy
+++++
More informa­tionFluidFM ADD-ON system page
FluidFM OMNI­UM system page

- Not recommended; + Works but with drawbacks; ++ Works but not optimal in every situation; +++ Method of choice


Visit the application page and learn more on mechanobiology with FluidFM.


FluidFM ADD-ONFluidFM OMNI­UM (formerly: FluidFM BOT)
Neuronal cell pat­terning
-+++
Injection / appli­cation of drugs (stimula­tion)
++++
Trans­fection/ genome editing of neurons
++++
Analysis/ omics of single neurons
++
Electro­stimula­tion
+ (when com­bined with elec­trode)-
Co-cultiva­tion with other cell types
-+++
More informa­tionFluidFM ADD-ON system page
FluidFM OMNI­UM system page

- Not recommended; + Works but with drawbacks; ++ Works but not optimal in every situation; +++ Method of choice


Visit the application page and learn more on neuroscience with FluidFM.


FluidFM ADD-ONFluidFM OMNI­UM (formerly: FluidFM BOT)
Injection / applica­tion of virions
++++
Transfec­tion / genome editing of cells for virus research
++++
Cell isolation (Pick & Place)
-+++
Co-cultiva­tion with other cell types / cell pattern­ing
-+++
Analysis / omics of single cells
++
More informa­tionFluidFM ADD-ON system page
FluidFM OMNI­UM system page

- Not recommended; + Works but with drawbacks; ++ Works but not optimal in every situation; +++ Method of choice


Visit the application page and learn more on virology with FluidFM.


FluidFM ADD-ONFluidFM OMNI­UM (formerly: FluidFM BOT)
Printing of nano­struc­tures
+++++
Printing/ Spotting of arrays
++++++
Printing in situ
+++++
Printing/ Spotting large patterns
-+++
Printing/ Spotting precious samples
++++++
More informa­tionFluidFM ADD-ON system page
FluidFM OMNI­UM system page

- Not recommended; + Works but with drawbacks; ++ Works but not optimal in every situation; +++ Method of choice


Visit the application page and learn more on nanoprinting with FluidFM.

FluidFM is the ideal solution for cell line development, neuroscience, and mechanobiology.

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