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MicroBubbles and SAMPLES against Microplastics<\/p>\n
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MicroBubbles GmbH is a startup and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Federal Agency for Breakthrough Innovations (SPRIND). It develops innovative technologies to treat contaminated water, with the goal of removing microplastics and micropollutants from water sources worldwide. 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In our ISO Class 7 and 8 certified cleanrooms, we use state-of-the-art technology that enables us to perform low-contamination analyses and deliver reliable results, even with complex samples. This includes matrix-specific sampling, sample preparation, and the precise selection of analytical methods. <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Using a wide range of analytical methods and drawing on our in-depth expertise, we determine the composition, potential sources, and concentration of microplastics in various water bodies. Our analyses form the foundation and create the conditions necessary for root-cause analyses, pollution assessments, and impact-oriented measures in water protection. <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/microbubbles.org\/en\/analyze\/” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Go to the company website” button_alignment=”right” _builder_version=”4.27.9″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row module_class=”row-heading” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text module_class=”heading” _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_class=”description” _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n “Here at MicroBubbles, we set up an analytical platform for microplastics in a very short time. Early on, we decided to map the laboratory processes directly within a LIMS. After much consideration and comparison, we chose SAMPLES. We have not regretted that decision. In particular, the collaboration with our implementation partner, LIMS at work, as well as with the team at qualitype, made all the difference for us during the LIMS implementation. They provided excellent support and were great listeners, even when we weren\u2019t sure which direction our lab processes were heading. LIMS at work and qualitype consistently took the time to understand our processes and offered constructive LIMS solutions.” <\/p>\n Dr. Marina Huber-Gedert, Head of the Analytics Team & Laboratory Director<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/samples.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Symbolbild_MicroBubbles.jpg” alt=”Presentation of MicroBubbles GmbH’s technology as a reference and case study featuring SAMPLES” title_text=”Illustrative image_MicroBubbles” align=”center” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.9″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”80%” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”7c4cbeed-0c29-4148-9e73-1e49b202a049″ text_font_size=”18px” header_3_font_size=”48px” custom_margin=”||-3px|||” custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”7c4cbeed-0c29-4148-9e73-1e49b202a049″ header_3_font_size=”32px” custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”438d451b-2ca0-45b7-8999-029fa33de3ad” custom_padding=”4px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||13px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n We faced the challenge of implementing a completely new system\u2014from the ground up\u2014and integrating it into the lab\u2019s daily routine, all while simultaneously expanding and scaling the lab.<\/p>\n In this challenging scenario, we focused primarily on the following topics:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The objective can be summed up simply: All data and processes that affect the results must be documented in SAMPLES LIMS. 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This \u201cflexible approach\u201d allows us, as users, to make additions or changes to the method even during the analysis, if necessary. <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Other typical applications, such as the integration of laboratory equipment, have also proven valuable in our day-to-day lab work. By connecting our scale, we were able to eliminate human error\u2014specifically, the manual entry of values. This integration saves us time and reduces errors. This also applies to direct label printing from within SAMPLES. Equally convenient is the ability to navigate directly to a sample in the LIMS using the QR code. <\/p>\n Last but not least, SAMPLES ensures that all processes are fully documented, which makes lab work noticeably easier.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”7c4cbeed-0c29-4148-9e73-1e49b202a049″ text_font_size=”18px” header_3_font_size=”48px” custom_margin=”1px||-3px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”7c4cbeed-0c29-4148-9e73-1e49b202a049″ header_3_font_size=”32px” custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”438d451b-2ca0-45b7-8999-029fa33de3ad” custom_padding=”4px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The flexibility of SAMPLES and its ability to accommodate our diverse requirements have made the implementation and initial phase of the SAMPLES application an exciting and successful project at MicroBubbles GmbH.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n We are confident that, as a high-quality service laboratory specializing in microplastic and particle analysis\u2014and with the SAMPLES laboratory information and management system at our disposal\u2014we will successfully address our clients\u2019 needs.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ module_id=”demo” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px|||||” custom_padding=”1px|||||” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row module_class=”row-slider” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”3px|auto||auto||” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_testimonial author=”Dr. Isabell Hilger” job_title=”Product Owner SAMPLES” portrait_url=”https:\/\/samples.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/kontaktfoto-website-isabell-v3.png” _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n \u201cThe discussions we had with the management and users at MicroBubbles were exceptionally refreshing and productive. We, too, came away from this collaboration with many new ideas for the further development of SAMPLES, some of which have already been implemented. <\/span>Thank you very much, and all the best to you!<\/span>\u201d<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_testimonial][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row module_class=”row-cta-media” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”49px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”62px|||||” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/samples.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Tablet-Dashboard_DE_2026.png” title_text=”Tablet-Dashboard_DE_2026″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_cta title=”Experience & test SAMPLES now!” button_url=”@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9wYWdlIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsicG9zdF9pZCI6IjI1NDQ3IiwiZW5hYmxlX2h0bWwiOiJvZmYifX0=@” button_text=”Registration for the live demo” _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _dynamic_attributes=”button_url” _module_preset=”default” text_orientation=”left” text_orientation_tablet=”left” text_orientation_phone=”center” text_orientation_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n We invite you to experience the award-winning SAMPLES in a compact live demo. If you are interested, you can also test SAMPLES free of charge and without obligation. We look forward to your registration. <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_cta][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" MicroBubbles and SAMPLES against MicroplasticsMicroBubbles GmbH is a startup and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Federal Agency for Breakthrough Innovations (SPRIND). It develops innovative technologies to treat contaminated water, with the goal of removing microplastics and micropollutants from water sources worldwide. 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Map Workflows Directly in SAMPLES<\/h2>\n
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