Electromagnetic Cell Manipulation Platform
Detect blood infections 10x faster
Industry
Biotech
Microcontroller
ESP32 / STM32
Application
Sepsis Diagnostics
Safety
BSL2 compliant
Location
Vienna
CellEctric Biosciences
CellEctric Biosciences is a Vienna-based biotech startup, founded in 2021, developing a platform for automated cell manipulation using electromagnetic fields.
The core application is in sepsis diagnostics: by selectively destroying blood cells, the remaining bacteria become immediately available for analysis, enabling blood infections to be detected up to 10x faster.
The Challenge
- Precise control of electromagnetic fields for selective cell manipulation
- BSL2-compliant design for use under the sterile bench
- Minimal operator steps for laboratory personnel
- Reliable continuous operation in daily lab use
Automated Sample Preparation
How it works
- Electromagnetic cell manipulation for rapid sample preparation
- Stepper and solenoid drivers for precise fluidic control
- I2C/SPI sensors for real-time measurement data capture
- Touch display with automated workflow
Hardware Development and Simulation
Embedded Solutions delivered the hardware development for the cell manipulation platform. From simulating the high voltage generator through schematic design to the finished layout.
Under the Hood
ESP32 / STM32 Architecture
Custom PCB design based on ESP32 and STM32 microcontrollers. Firmware in C++ with Real-Time Operating System for time-critical control tasks.
High Voltage Generator
Simulation and design of the high voltage generator for electromagnetic cell manipulation. Circuit validation in LTSpice before hardware implementation.
Pump Control
Stepper and solenoid drivers for precise control of fluidic components in the automated analysis process.
Touch Display
User-friendly touch interface with automated workflow. Minimal operator steps for reproducible results with every measurement.
Touch Display Operation
A user-friendly touch interface guides laboratory personnel through the entire analysis process. The automated workflow reduces the required operator steps to a minimum and ensures reproducible results with every measurement.
The Result
The collaboration with CellEctric resulted in the successful development of a fully functional laboratory platform for automated sample preparation in sepsis diagnostics. The device enables laboratories to detect blood infections significantly faster, directly contributing to improved patient care.
10x
faster
100%
fully automated
BSL2
compliant
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