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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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Why Tubing and Port Size Matter in OEM Pump Designs

Key Takeaways: Tubing and port size directly affect flow rate, pressure stability, and dosing accuracy, making them critical for precision fluidic systems. Material and size mismatches can lead to cavitation, leaks, and contamination, especially in...

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Don't Let Waste Be an Afterthought: Rethinking Waste Pumping in IVD Systems

Key Takeaways: Traditional waste pumps in IVD systems are prone to clogging and failure, especially when handling viscous fluids, debris, or...

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High-Precision Pumps for Flash Chromatography: OEM Solutions from FMI

Key Takeaways: FMI’s rotary reciprocating piston pumps deliver pulse-free, high-pressure flow ideal for flash chromatography applications. OEM...

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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...

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Precision Flow: Fluid Metering Pumps Powering Battery Manufacturing Innovation

Key Takeaways / Highlights Fluid Metering’s precision pumps for battery manufacturing deliver ±1% accuracy and ±0.5% precision for critical processes...

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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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