PATENTED TECHNOLOGY
Flow Calibrator
Confirm accuracy before every run
Ideal for micro-to-meso scale flow checks
Catch instability or drift in real time
The calibration standard for flow control systems
When working with setups using liquid handling, precision is everything, and that starts with knowing your system is working exactly as expected. The Galileo Flow Sensor is more than a measurement device. It’s your go-to reference tool for validating and benchmarking pumps, flow regulators, and pressure systems across a broad range of fluid volumes.
Whether you’re using pressure-driven flow, syringe pumps, or automated liquid handlers, Galileo provides reliable, real-time feedback that tells you whether your system is performing within spec. With accurate readings from 1 to 30 mL/min, it’s perfect for checking flow integrity before you start your run—or diagnosing issues when something feels off.
If you’re developing instrumentation, running quality control, or just want confidence in your fluid setup, Galileo gives you a rock-solid baseline. Use it as a validation device in development labs, QA checkpoints in production workflows, or a troubleshooting tool when the data doesn’t add up.
Permanent real time sensor quality control feature
Clogging detection
Systems using liquid flow are intricate by nature, a tightly connected network of pumps, tubing, chips, valves, and sensors. When something goes wrong, pinpointing the issue can turn into a lengthy troubleshooting marathon. The Galileo Flow sensor simplifies this by detecting clogs within its own fluidic path and issuing a clear alert. And when an issue is detected, it’s easy to fix, just swap the cartridge and get back to work. This quick resolution saves time, rules out the sensor as the source of the problem, and helps you stay focused on what matters.
Drift detection
Over long experiments, sensor drift can become a silent threat to data reliability — often caused by biofouling or buildup of particles along the inner walls of the flow sensor. Through real-world use and continuous R&D, our team observed how subtle shifts in sensor calibration could undermine even the most carefully controlled experiments. That’s why Galileo is equipped with drift detection technology. If internal flow path changes occur, the sensor issues a clear visual alert, letting you know it’s time to replace the cartridge. This ensures confidence in your data, maintains accuracy over time, and makes maintenance intuitive and hassle-free.
Flow calibrator technical specifications
Flow rate ranges: For example, flow rate ranges with <5% accuracy:
- 0.5 – 60 µL/min
- 2 – 150 µL/min
- 40 – 1200 µL/min
- 0.5 – 10 mL/min
Note that the range can be customized depending on working fluid properties (viscosity, etc.)
Calibrated liquids: aqueous media (others are possible upon request)
Wetted materials: PEEK, steel, fluorosilicone, perfluoropolyether resin
Internal volume: approx. 40 µL (variable depending on the used configuration range)
Operation pressure: up to 3 bar gauge pressure
Maximum pressure rating: up to 6 bar gauge pressure
Software operability: standalone GUI for data visualization and logging; optional Python API
Please note that this is a beta version of this technology, so exact specifications are subject to change.
Compatibility and applications
Who should use Galileo for calibration?
- Instrumentation developers
Validate system performance during prototyping and testing. - Biomedical & biotech labs
Ensure flow stability in organ-on-a-chip, perfusion platforms, and culture systems. - Pharmaceutical QA teams
Check flow accuracy in formulation and synthesis lines. - Automation engineers
Test output stability from robotic liquid handlers or cartridge-based platforms. - Academic researchers
Quickly verify setup integrity between experimental runs.
Is the calibrator compatible with different types of fluid handling systems?
Absolutely. Our Flow Calibrator works with pressure-driven flows, syringe pumps, and automated liquid handling systems, making it a versatile tool for both R&D and production environments.
Can the cartridges be reused?
Yes, depending on your application. The flow sensor cartridges can be reused if there’s no alert of clogging, or if you face no problems of cross-contamination in your experiments.
Does the Flow Calibrator require calibration before use?
No, each flow sensor is factory-calibrated and ready to use out of the box.
Funding and Support
The development of this microfluidic flow sensor has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon research and innovation program under HORIZON-EIC-2022-TRANSITION-01, grant agreement no. 101113098 (GALILEO).
