Hahn-Schickard gGmbH

Hahn-Schickard – Enabler for Smart Diagnostics and Lab Automation Solutions

Hahn-Schickard is a leading R&D service provider with more than 250 specialists in laboratory automation, bioanalytics, and microfluidic prototyping & production. We support partners from concept and prototype to pilot manufacturing and product launch, accelerating innovation in life sciences, biotechnology, medical technology, and healthcare.

Our expertise covers the miniaturization, automation, and digitization of laboratory processes and diagnostic workflows.

We develop microfluidic LabDisk platforms, automated liquid-handling systems, and smart lab solutions for efficient, reproducible, and scalable laboratory operations.

In bioanalytics, we offer advanced technologies such as digital PCR (dPCR), high-multiplex assays, multi-analyte immunoassays, isothermal amplification, and electrochemical biosensors for the sensitive detection of nucleic acids, proteins, and small molecules. These capabilities enable powerful solutions for molecular diagnostics, oncology, genotyping, and point-of-care testing.

With in-house rapid prototyping, high-precision microfabrication, and certified small-series production (DIN EN ISO 13485), Hahn-Schickard bridges the gap between research and market-ready products—delivering innovation from the chip to the finished diagnostic system.

What we offer:

• Contract research and custom development: R&D services in laboratory automation, microfluidics and bioanalytics, tailored to your diagnostic assays, instruments and workflows
• Collaborative research and development: Joint R&D projects with industry and research partners to develop and advance technologies for life sciences and diagnostics
• Technology transfer and licensing: Integration of Hahn-Schickard technologies into your products and portfolio, with opportunities to acquire selected technologies, subject to agreement
• Prototyping and manufacturing: In-house prototype development, pilot manufacturing and small-series production of microfluidic components, cartridges and customized laboratory systems

Partner with Hahn-Schickard—from collaborative research and tailored development to technology transfer and manufacturing.

Our competencies for your success:

Lab Automation

• Laboratory Automation Systems
• Liquid Handling Workstations
• Automated Sample Preparation
• Microfluidic LabDisk Platform
• Lab-on-a-Chip Technology
• Workflow Miniaturization & Digitization
• NGS Workflow Integration
• 3D Cell Culture Automation (Spheroids, Organoids)
• Point-of-Care Diagnostics
• Smart and Scalable Lab Solutions

Bioanalytics

• Molecular Diagnostics
• Digital PCR (dPCR), qPCR
• High-Multiplex & Multi-Analyte Assays
• Immunoassays & Protein Analytics
• Isothermal Amplification (LAMP, RPA)
• Mediator Probe PCR (MP-PCR)
• Reporter Emission Multiplexing (REM)
• Electrochemical Biosensors
• Multi-Omics & Nucleic Acid Detection
• Genotyping, Oncology & Prenatal Testing

Prototyping & Production

• Rapid Prototyping for Microfluidic Chips
• Polymer Microfabrication (COC, COP, PMMA)
• High-Precision CNC Micromachining
• Injection Moulding & Toolmaking
• Surface Coating & Sealing
• Camera-Assisted Quality Control
• UDI Printing & Packaging
• Pilot Manufacturing up to 200,000 Units/Year
• ISO 13485-Certified Production
• From Concept to Market-Ready Diagnostic Systems