Printocent rapid diagnostics test development

Printocent rapid diagnostics services

Development, Prototyping, and

Preclinical Testing of Diagnostic Tests


PrintoCent Pilot Factory offers expert services in developing diagnostic tests for global companies in the health, environmental, and veterinary sectors. Our capabilities include the design and pilot scale production of disposable sensors, such as lateral flow test strips, integrated microfluidic and optofluidic devices, and electrochemical sensors. We also provide support for preclinical testing.


The PrintoCent service model for the development, manufacturing, and testing of diagnostic devices. 


Strong expertise within diagnostics test development

We have strong expertise in the field of biomedicine, IoT and printed intelligence.

VTT – Clean rooms for development and piloting



Microfluidic devices

• Design and fabrication of microfluidic devices

• Optofluidic devices

• Sheet and roll-to-roll pilot manufacturing and integration


Lateral flow assays

• Assay development

• Pilot scale manufacturing

• Performance testing


Electrochemical sensors

• Sensor design and printing

• Assay development

• Manufacturing process upscaling and integration


Read more:

https://www.vttresearch.com/en/ourservices/diagnostic-technologies

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUf32dsrlco


University of Oulu – Cutting edge R&D support and technologies

The University of Oulu has resources for developing new projects and performing contract research. The main campus is located in Linnanmaa with the medical campus placed adjacent to the Oulu University Hospital at Kontinkangas. The Kajaani campus hosts the Unit of Measurement Technology (MITY).


Biocenter Oulu (BCO)

• Sequencing, Biocomputing, Flow Cytometry, Proteomics and protein analysis, Structural Biology

• Light and Electron Microscopy

• Transgenic and Tissue Phenotyping Core Facility, Viral Gene Transfer


Medical Imaging Teaching and Test Laboratory (Mittlab)

• Imaging equipment

• Phantoms

• Multipurpose X-ray meter

• Virtual tools


Optoelectronics and Measurement Techniques (OPEM)

• Imaging techniques and light interactions

• Microfluidics and flow measurements

• Computational modelling

• Tissue phantoms


Unit of Measurement Technology (MITY)

• Research, development and innovation services

• Laboratory analysis and measurements

• Services for natural product-, food- and cosmetic companies



Read more:

BCO: https://www.oulu.fi/en/university/faculties-and-units/biocenter-oulu

OPEM: https://www.oulu.fi/en/university/faculties-and-units/faculty-information-technology-and-electrical-engineering/optoelectronics-and-measurement-techniques/facilities-opem

MITY: https://www.oulu.fi/en/measurement-technology

MITTLAB: https://www.oulu.fi/en/university/faculties-and-units/faculty-medicine/medical-imaging-teaching-and-test-laboratory


OAMK – Expertise and Facilities for Diagnostic Test Development and Preclinical Testing 


PrinLab  – Small-Scale R&D Laboratory for Printed Applications


• Electrochemical Sensor Assay Development

• Design & Small-Scale Production

• Expert-Guided Laboratory Access to specialized equipment for ec-sensor development and testing

• Tailored Training Services


BioSim  – Laboratory and Testing services for preclinical testing

• Diagnostic sample collection and testing service

• Access to analyzers, point-of-care testing devices, clinical laboratory environment

• Preclinical validation for R&D


Read more:

Prinlab: www.oamk.fi/prinlab

BioSim: https://oamk.fi/en/development-platforms/oamk-simlab/facilities-and-equipment/




State-of-the-Art facilities and comprehensive expertise

The PrintoCent cluster offers a modern, well-established operational environment built over years of experience.


Research and business collaboration

PrintoCent drives innovation through dynamic research and industry collaboration. The cluster is well-connected, fostering partnerships both locally and internationally.