• On-chip
    Biotechnologies

    On-chip Biotechnologies is the first company in the world to launch a microfluidic chip-based cell sorter on the market.
    Our microfluidic chip-based cell sorter, On-chip Sort, designed and manufactured in Japan, uses a disposable microfluidic chip as the core of its technology.
    Our mission is to assist researchers in accelerating the world’s new discoveries in life science, drug development and diagnostics with On-chip Sort.

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  • On-chip
    Biotechnologies

    On-chip Biotechnologies is the first company in the world to launch a microfluidic chip-based cell sorter on the market.
    Our microfluidic chip-based cell sorter, On-chip Sort, designed and manufactured in Japan, uses a disposable microfluidic chip as the core of its technology.
    Our mission is to assist researchers in accelerating the world’s new discoveries in life science, drug development and diagnostics with On-chip Sort.

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  • On-chip
    Biotechnologies

    On-chip Biotechnologies is the first company in the world to launch a microfluidic chip-based cell sorter on the market.
    Our microfluidic chip-based cell sorter, On-chip Sort, designed and manufactured in Japan, uses a disposable microfluidic chip as the core of its technology.
    Our mission is to assist researchers in accelerating the world’s new discoveries in life science, drug development and diagnostics with On-chip Sort.

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  • On-chip
    Biotechnologies

    On-chip Biotechnologies is the first company in the world to launch a microfluidic chip-based cell sorter on the market.
    Our microfluidic chip-based cell sorter, On-chip Sort, designed and manufactured in Japan, uses a disposable microfluidic chip as the core of its technology.
    Our mission is to assist researchers in accelerating the world’s new discoveries in life science, drug development and diagnostics with On-chip Sort.

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  • On-chip
    Biotechnologies

    On-chip Biotechnologies is the first company in the world to launch a microfluidic chip-based cell sorter on the market.
    Our microfluidic chip-based cell sorter, On-chip Sort, designed and manufactured in Japan, uses a disposable microfluidic chip as the core of its technology.
    Our mission is to assist researchers in accelerating the world’s new discoveries in life science, drug development and diagnostics with On-chip Sort.

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APPLICATIONS

A few of our unique applications using On-chip Sort

ADVANTAGES

Some benefits in using the world's first microfluidic cell sorter

PRODUCTS

On-chip Biotechnologies' product lineup

SORTING TECHNOLOGY

Our unique sorting technique explained

NEWS/EVENTS

News and upcoming events

COMPANY

About our company

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APPLICATIONS

A few of our unique applications using On-chip Sort. We have users in various fields of research.

EXTENDING YOUR RESEARCH WITH ON-CHIP SORT

This microfluidic chip cell sorter has allowed users to do what they could not do before. Now you have a tool to make your brilliant ideas come to life!

STEM CELL RESEARCH

iPSCs, iPSC-derived cells and stem cells can be sorted without damaging the cells. Sorting in aseptic condition while preventing cross-contamination will greatly benefit research in cell transplantation.

CELL CLUSTERS & ORGANOIDS

Cell clusters, such as spheroids and organoids of diameter up to 150μm can be sorted while keeping the shape intact. Primary cell clumps and small organisms are also be sorted.

RARE CELL SORTING (CTC)

Rare cells (<0.01%) can be collected efficiently using our multi-step sorting technique. For example, Circulating Tumor Cells (CTCs) can be collected efficiently in an hour after sample pre-treatment.

EMULSION DROPLETS

Water-in-oil emulsion droplets can be sorted using oil as sheath fluid. Those droplets are used as a way to compartmentalize a sample, and reactions and cultivation of microbes ca be carried out in each individual droplet.

CELL CULTURING

Fragile cells sorted using conventional method show slow or no growth due to sorting damage. Improved cell viability and growth rate are observed for cells collected using our gentle sorting techniques.

ENVIRONMENTAL MICROORGANISMS

Microorganisms, such as soil microbes and marine organisms, are often susceptible to the sorting conditions. On-chip Sort allows for the use of any liquid as sheath fluid.

Neurons Sperms cells Cardiomyocytes
Phytoplanktons Plant cells Hepatocytes
Yeasts Gel balls Pollen
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ADVANTAGES

The use of the disposable microfluidic chip as the core of On-chip Sort realizes great benefits over conventional cell sorters. Some of many advantages of On-chip Sort are listed below:

DAMAGE-FREE

Our unique “flow-shift” sorting technique allows for damage-free cell sorting.

CONTAMINATION-FREE

Exchangeable fluidics mean there is no sample carry-over or sample coming in contact with the instrument.

MEDIUM OF CHOICE

Wide range of medium can be used as sorting media to fit sample requirement.

EASY OPERATION

No calibration means sorting is only a few steps away. No washing either!

SMALL FOOTPRINT

It is small enough to fit well inside a biosafety cabinet for aseptic sorting.

LOW STARTING VOLUME

Sample can be as low as 20μL. There is also no dead volume.

Comparison with conventional cell sorter

Conventional On-chip Sort
Cell damage Possibility of damage Damage-free
Contamination Microbial contamination may occur Sterile and contamination-free
Sheath fluid Fixed Choose from a variety of media
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PRODUCT

On-chip Biotechnologies currently offer two instruments: On-chip Sort (cell sorter) and On-chip SPiS (single cell dispenser)

Droplet selector and single droplet plater
“On-chip® Droplet Selector”

Cell/microorganism screening at 1,000 times higher throughput than conventional screening methods.

Microfluidic chip cell sorter
“On-chip® Sort”

Revolutionary cell sorter using disposable microfluidic chip for damage-free and sterile sorting.

Single cell/particle dispenser
“On-chip SPiS”

Accurate and gentle cell/particle dispenser for single cell/particle plating into 96- or 384-well plate.

Monodisperse droplet generator
“On-chip Droplet Generator”

Stable and uniform production of emulsion droplets. Using our unique microfluidic chip, stable and uniform droplets can be produced.

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SORTING TECHNOLOGY

Jet-in-air or Cuvette hybrid cell sorters have multiple processes that triggers sorter-induced cellular stress (SICS). On-chip Sort allows for much gentler sorting of cells compared to conventional sorters because the use of microfluidic chip has eliminated such damaging steps.

Conventional Sorter On-chip Sort
Sorting Pressure Approx. 40psi Approx. 0.3psi
High-speed Collision Cells collide at high-speed when collected No collision
Electrostatic Charging Cells are stressed due to charging No electrostatic charging
Aerosol Generation Potentially hazardous for users No aerosols
Sorting Medium Must use specified sorting medium Most standard media accepted
Washing Post-sort wash with harsh chemicals No post-sort washing
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NEWS/EVENT

Latest information on updates, upcoming events and press-releases

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COMPANY

Here are some details of the company

Headquarters On-chip Biotechnologies Co., Ltd
President CEO Masayuki Kobayashi
Address 2-16-17 Naka-cho, Koganei-shi, Tokyo 1840012, Japan
Phone/FAX Phone: +81-42-385-0461  FAX: +81-42-385-0462
E-mail info@on-chip.co.jp
Capital JPY100,000,000
Established April 1st 2005
Number of Staffs 21 staffs including 7 Doctorates (as of July 2022)
Board members CEO Masayuki Kobayashi, COO Yuu Fujimura