On-chip Biotechnologies

Innovative Microfluidic Solutions for Environmental and Microbial Research

Swift Analytical is proud to represent On-chip Biotechnologies, a global leader in microfluidic instrumentation for advanced cell and microbial analysis.
These compact, chip-based systems are transforming how researchers study microorganisms, from marine and soil microbes to extremophiles and biofilm-forming communities—enabling new insights into the microbial processes that shape our planet.

On-chip Sort

Microfluidic Chip-Based Cell Sorter

The On-chip Sort is the world’s first microfluidic cell sorter designed for precise, contamination-free isolation of single cells from complex samples.
Unlike traditional flow cytometers, it uses a disposable microfluidic chip that eliminates aerosols and prevents cross-contamination—ideal for handling delicate environmental samples such as soil, marine water, or biofilms.

Key Benefits for Environmental & Microbial Applications

• Gentle sorting of fragile microorganisms from soil, aquatic, and extreme environments

• Sterile, disposable chips ensure contamination-free analysis

• Compact, enclosed system fits easily inside biosafety cabinets or field research labs

• Preserves viability of rare or uncultivable microbes for downstream culturing and sequencing

• Ideal for single-cell metagenomics, microbial ecology, and biogeochemical cycle studies

Applications

• Isolation of microbes from environmental samples

• Sorting rare bacterial or archaeal species

• Single-cell analysis for microbial diversity and function

• Preparation of samples for genomic or metabolic profiling

On-chip Droplet Generator & Droplet Selector

High-Throughput Screening for Microbial Discovery

The On-chip Droplet System enables ultra-high-throughput functional screening of microbial populations—ideal for identifying novel microbes, enzymes, and metabolic pathways.
Using picoliter-scale droplets as miniature bioreactors, the system allows researchers to encapsulate, detect, and sort millions of individual microbial cells per hour.

Key Benefits for Environmental & Industrial Microbiology

• Screen millions of microbial cells rapidly, uncovering rare or uncultured species

• Directly detect enzyme or metabolic activity for biogeochemical or bioremediation studies

• Automated droplet selection for recovering target microbes or high-performing strains

• Accelerates discovery of pollutant-degrading, carbon-fixing, or extremophilic organisms

• Quantify microbial activity under varying pH, salinity, or temperature conditions

Applications

• High-throughput screening for enzyme-producing or pollutant-degrading microbes

• Bioremediation and water quality research

• Analysis of microbial function in carbon, nitrogen, and sulfur cycles

• Discovery of novel microbial communities in marine, soil, or extreme habitats

Microfluidic Chips and Consumables

Each On-chip instrument uses precision-engineered, disposable microfluidic chips to deliver consistent, sterile, and reproducible performance.
Chips are available in multiple formats for sorting, droplet generation, and specialized applications.

Key Features

• Ready-to-use sterile chips minimize contamination in field and lab workflows

• Optimized channel geometries for microbial and particle size diversity

• Consistent, repeatable results across environmental sample types

Why Choose On-chip Technologies from Swift Analytical?

• Purpose-built for environmental and microbial research

• Safe, sterile, and aerosol-free workflows

• Gentle sorting that preserves microbial integrity

• Compact systems for academic, industrial, or field laboratories

• Trusted worldwide by leading research institutions

Explore the Future of Environmental Microbiology

On-chip Biotechnologies’ systems—available through Swift Analytical—enable scientists to uncover the hidden roles of microorganisms in ecosystems, pollution control, and climate regulation.
Whether your focus is microbial ecology, bioremediation, or climate change microbiology, On-chip’s microfluidic technology offers the precision and scalability needed to advance your research.