Research and Development in Robotic Systems

Ultrasonic Microplate Level Measurement System (US-MTP)

The ultrasonic microplate level measurement system (US-MTP) automatically measures the level with clamp-on technology without contact with the liquid medium highly precisely and rapidly.

Consisting of sensor head and 3D feed kinematic components specially developed for it, the system is connected to a computer by a USB, which monitors and logs measurements. Since there is no direct contact with the measured medium (solution in a well), there is also no danger of cross contamination.

Application

• As a one-channel system for evaporation monitoring during long-time tests
• As a multichannel system for rapid level measurement in high throughput applications
• As a stand-alone system in labs or as a metering device in filling equipment

Target Industries

• Biotechnology
• Bioanalysis
• Pharmazeuticals
• Blood analysis
• Biological research

The US-MTP project was supported by the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft as part of an internal research initiative oriented toward SMEs. The Fraunhofer Institute for Biomedical Technology IBMT in St. Ingbert was the project partner.