An innovative low-retention solution guarantees clean fluid release and excellent volumetric accuracy.
This article was written by the PREMIX teams around the development of innovative PFAS-free solutions for precision laboratory equipment.
It features next-generation additive technology for optimized fluid management, while meeting growing demands for performance, durability and regulatory compliance.
As part of our partnership with PREMIX, we share this information to highlight the technological advances offered by their partners, and make them accessible to our customers and players in the life sciences sector.
Techmer PM, a company specializing in materials innovation, is proud to announce its collaboration with Premix Group for the launch of a new-generation PFAS-free additive technology that enables optimal fluid management in pipette tips, microplates and diagnostic devices.
This exclusive Techmer PM solution modifies surface energy at the molecular level, offering clean fluid release, volumetric precision and low extractables, without the need for fluorinated coatings or secondary treatments. The additive is directly integrated into the polymer matrix, guaranteeing permanent surface functionality and compatibility with sterilization and high-throughput molding environments.
“We are delighted to be working with Premix to bring this innovation to market,” said Daniel Raubenheimer, Director of Techmer PM’s Technical Compounds Division. “Their commitment to sustainability and technical excellence fits perfectly with our mission to provide safer, smarter materials for the life sciences industry.”
The product’s main advantages are as follows:
- Integrated surface modification for consistent performance on all molded parts
- High contact angles for optimum fluid release
- Customizable fillers (e.g. 4% and 8%) to balance hydrophobicity and clarity
This collaboration comes at a critical time, as global regulations, including EPA and REACH, accelerate the phase-out of PFAS in medical and consumer products. Techmer PM’s solution offers a sustainable alternative that meets the performance requirements of modern laboratory equipment while supporting environmental and regulatory objectives.
“At Premix, we are committed to promoting sustainable material solutions that meet the highest performance standards in healthcare and diagnostics. Our partnership with Techmer PM enables us to combine our expertise in functional plastics with their innovation in additives, to offer PFAS-free alternatives that promote both patient safety and environmental responsibility,” said Eira Kärjä, Healthcare Sales Director at Premix Group.
Current applications include :
- Pipette tips for PCR, ELISA and other sensitive processes
- Deepwell plates and cuvettes for optical detection
Conclusion
In the face of tightening regulations on PFAS and growing demands for precision and reliability in laboratory equipment, the solutions developed by Techmer PM and Premix offer an innovative, high-performance, future-proof alternative.
By integrating functionality directly into the polymer matrix, these technologies combine technical performance, patient safety and environmental responsibility.
POLYMIX distributes PREMIX solutions and supports its customers in identifying and implementing materials suitable for laboratory, diagnostic and medical device applications.
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