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A robust portfolio of informative and engaging blogs, product videos, and so much more! All designed to help customers make well informed decisions, overcome challenges, and achieve desired application results.

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Explore Our Reliability Lab: Custom Testing for Fluidic Systems

Key Takeaways: Fluid Metering’s application lab for pump validation and accelerated life testing helps mechanical and systems engineers reduce development cycles by offloading feasibility, compatibility, and aging simulations. Engineers designing...

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What do Next-Gen Environmental Applications Look Like?

Key Takeaways: Microfluidic pumps for environmental analysis must withstand harsh conditions and corrosive fluids—Fluid Metering’s valveless ceramic...

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When to Use Tight Tolerance vs. Standard Tolerance Pump Heads

Key Takeaways: Tight tolerance pump heads offer superior precision, reduced leakage, and better suction—ideal for high-accuracy or challenging...

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Selecting a Pump for Hematology Analyzers

Key Takeaways / Highlights Piston pumps (rotating and reciprocating) offer unmatched precision, chemical resistance, and longevity—ideal for...

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Pump Seizure: Causes, Prevention and Solutions

Key Takeaways: Pump seizure is often caused by crystallizing fluids or air introduction, leading to blockages between the piston and liner—unlike...

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Selecting the Right Pump for Pharmaceutical Development and Manufacturing

Key Takeaways: Rotary reciprocating piston pumps offer sub-1% flow accuracy and pressure stability, making them ideal for chromatography, buffer...

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How the TRYTON™ Stacks Up Against Standard In-Line Pumps

Key Takeaways: The TRYTON™ pump delivers ±2% accuracy at 1 µL with no backlash, outperforming standard in-line pumps in precision, repeatability, and...

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Why Calibration Matters

Key Takeaways: Calibration ensures each pump meets exact performance specs from delivery, aligning with the customer’s system for consistent,...

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Integrating Manifolds into Microfluidic Systems

Key Takeaways: Manifolds reduce system footprint, leak points, and maintenance by consolidating fluidic connections—making them ideal for compact,...

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Understanding Immunoassay & Clinical Chemistry Analyzers

Key Takeaways: Clinical chemistry and immunoassay analyzers require microliter-level precision, fast fluid handling, and contamination control—making...

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The Pro Guide to Choosing a Drug Dissolution Tester Pump

Key Takeaways: Drug dissolution testing requires pumps with precise flow control, chemical compatibility, and long-term reliability to simulate...

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Mastering Liquid Atomization

Key Takeaways: Atomization transforms liquids into fine droplets for enhanced surface area, enabling precise sterilization, coating, and agricultural...

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Brushed vs. Brushless Motors: Technical Comparison

Key Takeaways: In microfluidic systems, brushless motors for precision dispensing offer superior control, efficiency, and lifespan compared to...

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Reducing Noise in Next-Gen Life Science Instruments

Key Takeaways: In dialysis and life science systems, low-noise motor technology for medical devices—such as Field-Oriented Control (FOC)...

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Selecting a Pump for Nucleic Acid Sample Preparation

Key Takeaways: For nucleic acid sample preparation pumps, chemical compatibility is critical—Fluid Metering’s CeramPump® technology resists harsh...

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Mastering Pump Selection for Microbiology Analyzers

Key Takeaways: For microbiology analyzer pump selection, accuracy, sterility, and chemical compatibility are essential—Fluid Metering’s FENYX™ and...

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Pump Up Your Precision: Fluid Metering vs. Centrifugal Pumps

Key Takeaways: For precision fluid metering vs. centrifugal pumps, Fluid Metering’s valveless piston pumps offer unmatched accuracy, chemical...

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Seasonal Pump Maintenance and Storage Procedures

Key Takeaways: Proper seasonal pump maintenance for microfluidic systems includes flushing, draining, lubricating, and storing pumps in...

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The Advantages of Fluid Metering Piston Pumps Over Peristaltic Pumps

Key Takeaways: For precision piston pumps vs. peristaltic pumps, Fluid Metering’s valveless designs deliver superior accuracy, high-pressure...

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Fluid Delivery Face-Off: Fluid Metering vs. Solenoid Pumps

Key Takeaways: For precision fluid delivery vs. solenoid pumps, Fluid Metering’s valveless piston pumps outperform in accuracy, reliability, and clog...

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Beginning Design Phase: What You Need to Know

Key Takeaways: For teams entering the medical device design phase, understanding regulatory requirements (FDA, ISO) and fluidic system needs early on...

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Pulseless Nanoliter Resolution for Massive OEM Impacts

Key Takeaways: The TRYTON™ Pulseless Nanoliter Development Kit offers OEMs a plug-and-play solution for ultra-precise fluid control, delivering ±2%...

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Top Benefits of Fluid Metering Pumps in Semiconductor and Electronics Manufacturing

Key Takeaways: In semiconductor fluid dispensing systems, Fluid Metering pumps deliver nanoliter-to-microliter precision for critical processes like...

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Fluid Metering's CeramPump® Valveless Piston Technology vs. Diaphragm Pumps

Key Takeaways: For valveless piston pumps vs. diaphragm pumps, Fluid Metering’s CeramPump® technology offers superior precision, clog resistance, and...

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Get Off the Ground with the FENYX™

Key Takeaways: The FENYX™ Variable Dispense Pump Development Kit offers OEMs a complete, plug-and-play solution for rapid microfluidic prototyping,...

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Precise Dispensing of a Heated Fluid

Key Takeaways: In heated fluid dispensing for medical applications, warming fluids improves sterility, drug absorption, viscosity control, and...

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Sound Solutions to Reduce Noise in Microfluidic Pumps

Key Takeaways: In low-noise microfluidic pump applications, such as home dialysis or dental devices, reducing vibration and acoustic output is...

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What is Pulsation?

Key Takeaways: In microfluidic pump systems, pulsation refers to periodic flow rate fluctuations that can impact accuracy, stability, and measurement...

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Enhancing Pump Reliability with Predictive Analytics

Key Takeaways: By leveraging encoder and sensor data in smart pump systems, OEMs can proactively schedule maintenance, optimize performance, and...

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The Advantages of Non-Contact Dispensing

Key Takeaways: Non-contact dispensing for diagnostics and IVD reduces contamination risk, eliminates disposable tip waste, and supports ESG goals by...

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Analyze This: Real-Time, Repeatable Results

Key Takeaways: Fluid Metering pumps deliver real-time precision for analytical instrumentation, enabling consistent, maintenance-free performance in...

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Dispensing vs. Metering

Key Takeaways: In dispensing vs. metering pump applications, dispensing delivers discrete fluid volumes (e.g., reagent shots), while metering...

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Microfluidics in Food & Beverage Applications

Key Takeaways: In microfluidics for food safety and quality control, Fluid Metering pumps enable precise delivery of reagents for pathogen detection,...

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Selecting a Pump for Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Applications

Key Takeaways: For PCR and ddPCR pump selection, Fluid Metering’s FENYX™ Variable Dispense Pump offers precise flow control, low pulsation, and...

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Controlling Instrument Options in Fluidic Pump Systems: Why It Matters

Key Takeaways: For motor control in fluidic pump systems, selecting between stepper and DC motors impacts flow precision, torque, and...

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Do I Have to Dispose of the First Few Drops for an Accurate Dispense Volume?

Key Takeaways: In precision liquid dispensing systems, initial drops are often discarded due to air bubbles, surface tension, and residual fluid—but...

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Side-by-side comparison of cylindrical and conical nozzles dispensing blue and purple liquids respectively

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Nozzle Sizing and Shape: Critical Factors for Pump Precision and Performance

Key Takeaways: For microfluidic nozzle sizing and shape optimization, selecting between cylindrical and conical tips impacts bubble removal, pressure...

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A Slurry of Advanced Techniques for Pumping Micro Silica Beads

Key Takeaways: Fluid Metering’s precision pumps for silica bead slurries handle particle sizes from 3µm to 800µm with low shear, no entrapment, and...

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Shortening Lead Times for Confident Project Planning

Key Takeaways: Fluid Metering offers rapid prototyping and short lead times for OEM pumps, with prototypes available in as little as 10 business days...

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The Strategic Advantage of Fluid Metering's Made-in-the-USA, Dual-Sourced Supply Chain

Key Takeaways: Fluid Metering’s dual-sourced, made-in-USA pump supply chain ensures consistent product quality, reduced lead times, and resilience...

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Conquering Cavitation & Removing Bubbles: Why Valveless Piston Pumps Reign Supreme Over Gear Pumps

Key Takeaways: Fluid Metering’s valveless piston pumps for cavitation prevention eliminate pressure drops and voids that cause vapor bubble...

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Pumping Highly Concentrated Cleaning Solutions Through Disinfection and Sterilization Equipment

Key Takeaways: Fluid Metering’s chemically compatible pumps for disinfection systems handle aggressive agents like hydrogen peroxide and peracetic...

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FENYX™ Rising: Soaring Above Syringe Pumps in Precision Fluid Management

Key Takeaways: Fluid Metering’s FENYX™ variable dispense pump vs. syringe pumps delivers 10x–40x faster throughput, ±0.5% precision, and...

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The Future of Healthcare: Next-Gen Medical Devices and Microfluidics

Key Takeaways: Fluid Metering’s microfluidic pumps for next-gen medical devices enable precision diagnostics, lab-on-a-chip integration, and...

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The Importance of Microdosing in Genomics

Key Takeaways: In genomics microdosing applications, precision pumps are essential for delivering microliter and nanoliter volumes of reagents used...

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How to Select a Pump for Monomer Dispensing in Contact Lens Manufacturing

Key Takeaways: For monomer dispensing in contact lens manufacturing, Fluid Metering’s valveless piston pumps deliver ±0.5% accuracy and consistent...

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How to Select a Low Pulsation Pump for Flow Cytometry

Key Takeaways: For low pulsation pumps in flow cytometry, Fluid Metering’s TRYTON™ Pulseless Nanoliter pump ensures smooth, consistent fluid...

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Choosing the Best Electrical Interface for Your Instrument and Understanding Stepper Motor Control

Key Takeaways: For electrical interface selection in OEM instruments, engineers should prioritize compatibility, power delivery, and noise immunity...

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A Guide to Low-Maintenance Microfluidic Pumps

Key Takeaways: Fluid Metering’s low-maintenance microfluidic pumps for lab automation deliver long-term precision with minimal wear, thanks to a...

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Navigating the Chemical Seas: Choosing a Pump That Can Handle Corrosive Chemicals

Key Takeaways: Fluid Metering’s corrosion-resistant pumps for chemical handling are built with ceramic pistons, PTFE coatings, and chemically inert...

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Impact of Air and How to Evacuate it From a Fluidic System

Key Takeaways: In precision microfluidic dispensing systems, trapped air can cause wide variation in dispense volumes and compromise...

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Configuring a Pump for Non-Contact Dispensing

Key Takeaways: Fluid Metering’s FENYX™ pump for non-contact dispensing enables accurate, sterile fluid delivery under 10 µL without tip submersion or...

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Fluid Metering Sits Down with John Morris Group to Discuss Innovations in Dispense Pump Technology

Key Takeaways: Fluid Metering’s FENYX™ variable dispense pump for OEM applications offers programmable dispense volumes (2–400 µL), self-priming, and...

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Mosquito Abatement: What Could a Next-Generation Fogger Look Like?

Key Takeaways: In next-generation mosquito abatement foggers, pump selection must support both oil- and water-based pesticides like permethrin and...

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Mosquito Abatement: Understanding The Right Approach to the Application’s Success

Key Takeaways: In ULV mosquito fogger pump systems, durability, repeatability, and chemical compatibility are critical—Fluid Metering’s ceramic...

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Fluid Metering Keeps OEM Production on Track

Key Takeaways: Fluid Metering supports rapid OEM pump prototyping and production with lead times as short as 10 business days, ensuring engineers...

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How to Select a Pump for Clinical Chemistry Analyzer

Designing and building a scalable, dependable, and accurate Clinical Chemistry Analyzer all begins with selecting the right components, including the...

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Microliter Dispensing: Precision at a Small Scale

Key Takeaways: Fluid Metering’s microliter dispensing pumps for lab automation deliver precise, repeatable volumes from 0.1 µL to 1000 µL—ideal for...

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How to Select a Pump for Dialysis Machines

Key Takeaways: Fluid Metering’s valveless piston pumps for dialysis machines deliver precise, consistent flow rates (10–500 mL/min) and are...

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Variable Dispense vs. Air over Liquid Dispense

Key Takeaways: Fluid Metering’s FENYX™ variable dispense pump for ISO:13485 medical devices simplify fluidic architecture by combining priming,...

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Selecting a Pump for DNA Application

Key Takeaways: For synthetic DNA synthesis pump selection, engineers must consider fluid compatibility, flow rate precision, and pressure...

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Why Choosing the Right Partner for your Next Project Matters

Key Takeaways: For OEM fluid handling projects in medical device manufacturing, selecting a supplier with subject matter expertise, GMP-compliant...

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How Fluid Metering Helps OEM's Manage Logistics

Key Takeaways: Fluid Metering supports OEM logistics and supply chain resilience through multi-sourced components, domestic manufacturing, and...

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Understanding Pump Speed and Pressure

Key Takeaways: Fluid Metering’s high-speed, high-pressure pump solutions—including the QD, QBLDC, and STF series—are designed to handle...

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Understanding Pump Accuracy

Key Takeaways: Fluid Metering’s high-accuracy pumps for medical and industrial applications maintain precision and repeatability over millions of...

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How to Solve Fluid Crystallization Challenges

Key Takeaways: Fluid Metering’s crystallization-resistant pump solutions use valveless designs, flush ports, and hydrophobic coatings to prevent...

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How Fluid Metering Pumps Integrate into OEM Systems

Key Takeaways: Fluid Metering’s OEM pump integration solutions support stepper and DC motor configurations, enabling flexible control via...

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Guidelines for Pumping High Viscosity Fluids

Key Takeaways: Fluid Metering’s high-viscosity fluid pump solutions support thick, slow-moving liquids by using larger tubing, low RPM operation, and...

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How Can I Meter Different Fluids at Different Flow Rates?

Key Takeaways: Fluid Metering’s Duplex pump systems for multi-fluid metering allow engineers to dispense two different fluids at independently...

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How to Select the Right Pump for Flow Rate

Key Takeaways: Fluid Metering’s modular pump systems for flow rate control allow engineers to match drive type, pump head, tubing, and port size to...

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How Does Viscosity Impact the Accuracy of Pumps?

Key Takeaways: Fluid Metering’s viscosity-tolerant precision pumps maintain accuracy across a wide range of fluid viscosities by optimizing tubing...

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Why Do the Materials of a Pump Matter?

Key Takeaways: Fluid Metering’s chemically compatible pump materials—including ceramic, PTFE, and corrosion-resistant alloys—are critical for...

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Pump Versatility

Key Takeaways: Fluid Metering’s CeramPump® technology for OEM fluid control supports rinse, aspirate, sample, dispense, and dilute functions—all in...

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Deliver Precision Fluid Control for Medical Instruments

Key Takeaways: Fluid Metering’s precision fluid control pumps for medical instruments deliver microliter-level accuracy for dispensing, aspirating,...

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