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NEXTERION® glass substrates

NEXTERION® is the leading brand for cleaned and coated glass substrates for research, diagnostics, life science and many other applications. With experience in the production of microarray and lab-on-a-chip solutions, we offer a wide range of standard products and functional coatings for DNA, protein and cell applications. In addition to a variety of standard products, we provide tailor-made solutions adapted to the requirements of our customer applications.

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Expertise and capabilities for life science and diagnostics

With our deep know-how in glass production and processing, we are able to offer the highest quality solutions for microarrays, microfluidics and flow cells. Our capabilities include glass processing, microfluidic structuring, surface coating, laser marking, glass bonding as well as assembly.
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Your idea our challenge

We are pioneers at heart, driven by the thrill of solving complex problems and blazing new trails in our industry. We thrive on challenges, seeing each obstacle as an opportunity to innovate and excel. Our passion lies in partnering with you, to turn your ideas into reality and to help you achieve success. Together, let's embark on a journey where your success becomes our ultimate challenge.
NEXTERION gold plate & structured plate-with glove

Product variants

Where others only offer uncoated glass substrates, SCHOTT MINIFAB goes beyond to provide ready-to-use solutions adapted to specific needs of our customer.

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SCHOTT NEXTERION® high quality glass substrates for life science and diagnostics

High chemical durability, excellent transmission, and low autofluorescence combined with excellent surface quality ensure that NEXTERION® glass substrates are the perfect match for the life science and diagnostics industry.

    Fire-polished surface
    Fire-polished surface
    SCHOTT's manufacturing processes produce a surface with a low roughness value as a perfect basis for coatings.
    Tight geometry
    Tight geometry
    Cut with an Ultra-Short-Pulse laser which delivers precise geometry with smooth edges without chipping.
    High chemical resistance
    High chemical resistance
    The glass substrate provides an inert support for applications in biotechnology and diagnostics.
    Low autofluorescence
    Low autofluorescence
    The high-purity borosilicate glass demonstrates extremely low and uniform fluorescence.
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    We are certified

    Our systems and processes are certified to ISO 13485:2016, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018 and ISO 50001:2011. Certificates can be provided upon request.

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        Tissue protein analysis is key to the diagnosis and treatment of disease. An innovative technique now enables researchers to measure protein expression in individual cells quickly and simply. NEXTERION® specialty glass helps to deliver the full potential of this method known as Single-Cell Western Blot.
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        Meet Quotient: Transforming Blood Diagnostics

        Swiss diagnostics company Quotient has a clear mission: To create the world’s most efficient blood test. As a SCHOTT customer, the company's COO in 2020 Ed Farrell shares with us how this goal drives him onward each and every day, and how specialty glass is helping the team to achieve this goal.
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        Dieter Cronauer

        Accelerate your innovations

        Discover the full capabilities of SCHOTT MINIFAB as your global partner in contract design, development, and manufacturing for life science research and diagnostic consumables.
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