em-tec designs and manufactures non-invasive medical flow measurement technology for the medical, pharmaceutical and bioprocess industries.
em-tec GmbH specialises in flow measurement systems and development for the medical and bioprocessing technology sector. Their expertise in medical technology is specifically designed to meet the strict hygienic requirements of pharmaceutical and bioprocess technology. Whether in the laboratory area or automated bioprocessing systems, the em-tec offers ideal products and systems for media contact-free flow measurement of fluid-carrying hoses and hose systems.
Their quality assurance and quality management in accordance with the strict requirements of EN ISO 13485, as well as their expertise in worldwide approvals, form the basis for success in these areas.
The em-tec is part of PSG®a Dover Company, a global expert in pumping and dispensing solutions that enable the safe and efficient transfer of critical and valuable fluids and materials that require optimal performance and reliability in applications where it matters most.
Founded in 1989, em-tec GmbH has been developing and manufacturing innovative and economical products and customised solutions for medical and non-medical applications for over 30 years at its factory in Finning, Germany.
So far, the main focus has been on life-saving devices, especially in cardiac surgery or cardiac support systems. One of the core competences is non-invasive flow measurement using the ultrasound transit method.
Based on this technology, em-tec offers products and components for medical and non-medical applications such as cardiac or vascular surgery, for applications in laboratories, for bioprocesses or other industrial applications using flexible pipes.
The core business is sensor systems for non-invasive flow measurement for laboratory-scale bioprocess engineering with strict hygienic requirements and for GMP-orientated and industrial bioprocess technology.
The product programme includes different types of flow measurement systems for the medical, pharmaceutical and bioprocess industries, including solutions for non-invasive flow measurement on flexible hose systems in single-use applications and on extracorporeal pipe circuits in medical technology.
Based on the ultrasonic transit method for non-invasive flow measurement, the sensor ensures reliable monitoring of volume flow rate in both lab-scale and industrial applications.
The transducer snaps on for quick and easy connection to flexible pipes without opening the system. This avoids both contamination and pressure drop.
The non-invasive, functional design with no moving parts prevents additional shear stress in relation to the medium, which is a significant advantage compared to invasive methods when it comes to handling shear-sensitive organisms or biomolecules.
The ultrasonic transit method used, combined with a customised calibration with regard to the respective process parameters, allows for a highly accurate measurement in addition to flexible application possibilities.
The sensor systems can be used in a variety of applications, including
- Flow measurement on flexible pipes and single-use equipment
- Flow monitoring during chromatography or filtration at lab scale
- Upstream feed control
- Refills
- Evaluate and scale up processes
- Checking process equipment such as pumps or valves
- Chromatography
- Adding media to bioreactors
- Filtrations
- Process evaluation
- Scaling up
- Research and development
