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Miltenyi Biotec is a German biotechnology and life sciences instrument and reagent manufacturer specializing in cell separation, flow cytometry, cell culture, and cell and gene therapy. The company was founded in 1989 by Stefan Miltenyi in Bergisch Gladbach, Germany, based on the invention of MACS magnetic-activated cell sorting technology. It develops cell separation instruments, flow cytometry analysers, sample preparation systems, and clinical cell processing platforms, alongside the reagents those systems use. On Questpair, equipment from this maker is listed by verified suppliers and distributors across several European countries, giving laboratories a used-market route to MACS and MACSQuant hardware.
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Miltenyi Biotec is a German manufacturer of cell separation and flow cytometry instruments and reagents, founded in 1989 by Stefan Miltenyi in Bergisch Gladbach, Germany. The company grew out of the invention of MACS magnetic-activated cell sorting, a method for isolating target cell populations using antibody-tagged magnetic beads. It remains privately held and, as of sources reviewed in 2024 to 2026, is 100 percent owned by its founder. Its range covers cell separation instruments and reagents, flow cytometry instruments and reagents, sample preparation systems, cell culture and stimulation reagents, molecular analysis tools, clinical cell processing systems, and preclinical imaging systems. The equipment serves cell biology at the point where a mixed cell suspension has to become a defined population before anything else can be measured or grown. On Questpair, used instruments from this maker are listed by verified suppliers and distributors across several European countries.
Miltenyi Biotec cell separation and flow cytometry lines
The notable product lines span the full arc of a cell workflow. MACS Technology is the magnetic separation platform the company was built on, and the gentleMACS Dissociators sit ahead of it, turning tissue into a single-cell suspension during sample preparation. The autoMACS Pro Separator automates the magnetic separation step, while the MACSQuant Analyzers carry the flow cytometry readout. These instruments do flow cytometry and magnetic-activated cell sorting, the two techniques most laboratories reach for when a specific cell type has to be counted, characterised or purified out of a population.
The clinical tier is a distinct group. The CliniMACS System and CliniMACS Prodigy process cells under conditions intended for cell and gene therapy manufacturing, which places them close to biomanufacturing and bioprocessing rather than bench research. TheraSorb Therapeutic Apheresis handles blood-component separation in a therapeutic setting. Separating and expanding a patient's own cells for reinfusion is central to cell therapy, and this is the hardware that automates that handling at clinical scale. Alongside the instruments, MACSmolecular supports molecular biology and genomics workflows downstream of separation, and the Viscover Imaging Agents feed preclinical imaging. These systems are also used for cell culture, protein analysis and immunoassay preparation, where a clean starting population raises the quality of everything measured afterward. Across the range, the common thread is that cell separation sits upstream of cell imaging, molecular diagnostics and protein purification, so the instrument class a laboratory buys depends on which of those downstream steps it is feeding.
What is listed on Questpair, and in what condition?
Everything from this maker on Questpair is used. 100 percent of the listings are used. Prices run from EUR 86 to EUR 33.570, with an average across the catalogue of EUR 10.312. The spread is as wide as it is because the listings mix small preparation accessories with complete analytical and clinical systems, so the catalogue figure is context rather than a quote for any one instrument.
The listings are offered by 10 verified suppliers and distributors across 5 countries, which means a given separator or analyser may be available from more than one seller. A buyer can compare those individual listings directly. Used units are priced below equivalent new equipment, and that price difference is the one firm comparison to make between the two: other terms, including any warranty, are arranged in consultation for the specific listing. Parts can be sourced via Questpair, and for manuals or documentation a buyer can contact Questpair, where specialists respond within one hour. Because the catalogue turns over as listings are added and sold, the right check is the current listing for the exact instrument and configuration a laboratory needs, read against what that cell separation or flow cytometry step actually requires.
Questpair review of Miltenyi Biotec
Our take based on listings data and supplier feedback
Miltenyi Biotec occupies a specific position in the cell biology instrument market: its catalogue is built around magnetic cell separation and the flow cytometry that follows it, rather than spanning the full breadth of general laboratory hardware. The Questpair listings reflect that focus, and they reward a buyer who already knows which stage of a cell workflow they are equipping.
On depth, the used catalogue runs across 255 listings and includes the recognisable MACS-based lines. The gentleMACS Dissociators handle tissue dissociation at the front of a workflow, the autoMACS Pro Separator automates column-based magnetic separation, and the MACSQuant Analyzers sit at the flow cytometry readout stage. A laboratory standardising on MACS chemistry can therefore source more than one step of its pipeline from the same maker on the second-hand market, which matters because the columns, buffers and antibodies are designed around these instruments. The CliniMACS System and CliniMACS Prodigy appear in the clinical processing tier, which is a narrower buyer group, but their presence signals that the catalogue is not limited to bench-scale research units.
On sourcing, the listings come from 10 verified suppliers and distributors spread over 5 countries. For a buyer that reduces single-source risk: where a particular separator or analyser is listed by more than one seller, there is room to compare individual listings rather than take the first available unit. The geographic spread also means a European laboratory is not necessarily importing from a single origin, though the specifics belong to each listing.
On price and condition, the whole catalogue is used. 100 percent of the listings are used. Prices run from EUR 86 to EUR 33.570. That range is wide because it spans small sample-preparation accessories at the low end and complete clinical or analytical systems at the top, with the catalogue average sitting at EUR 10.312. The consequence for a buyer is straightforward: the figure that matters is the one on the individual listing for the exact instrument and configuration, not the catalogue span. Used and refurbished units are listed below the price of new equipment, and that price difference is the clearest reason to look at this market rather than at new hardware. Where a warranty matters, it is arranged in consultation for the specific listing, so a buyer weighing a used MACSQuant against a new one should treat warranty as a listing-level question rather than assuming it from the condition.
What the catalogue does not tell you is how complete it is at any moment, since listings turn over. The sensible reading is that this is a working route to MACS and flow cytometry hardware for a laboratory that knows the product line it needs, with the comparison between sellers done at the listing level.
**Depth in cell separation instrumentation**
The Questpair catalogue carries MACS-based separators and dissociators from this maker, including autoMACS and gentleMACS lines, across 255 listings.
**Supplier spread across Europe**
Listings come from 10 verified suppliers and distributors operating in 5 countries, giving a buyer more than one source for a given instrument class.
**Priced below new throughout the catalogue**
Every unit here is listed used, so prices run from EUR 86 to EUR 33.570, below the cost of equivalent new equipment.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I find manuals and documentation for Miltenyi Biotec instruments?
Contact Questpair for manuals or documentation on a specific Miltenyi Biotec listing, and specialists respond within one hour. Because listings are pre-owned, the documentation included can vary by unit, so ask about the exact model you are considering.
How much does Miltenyi Biotec equipment cost?
Across the Questpair catalogue, prices range from EUR 86 to EUR 33.570, with an average of EUR 10.312. The low end covers accessories and sample-preparation items, while complete clinical cell processing systems such as the CliniMACS sit at the upper end.
What is the difference between refurbished and used Miltenyi Biotec units?
A used unit is sold in its existing condition, while a refurbished unit has been reconditioned before resale. Both are listed below the price of new equipment, so read the individual listing for configuration, included columns or accessories, and calibration status.
Is there a warranty on used Miltenyi Biotec equipment?
A warranty is often possible and is arranged in consultation for the specific listing rather than applied uniformly. Raise it with Questpair when you are evaluating a particular unit.
Is Miltenyi Biotec equipment suitable for clinical or research use?
Both. Instruments like the autoMACS Pro Separator, gentleMACS Dissociators, and MACSQuant Analyzers serve immunology, stem cell, and cell biology research, while the CliniMACS System, CliniMACS Prodigy, and TheraSorb Therapeutic Apheresis line are built for clinical cell processing and cell and gene therapy manufacturing.
How long do Miltenyi Biotec instruments last?
Service life depends on usage, maintenance history, and how often consumables such as columns are replaced rather than on a fixed figure. For a pre-owned unit, ask about calibration status and operating history on the specific listing.
Can I get parts for Miltenyi Biotec instruments?
Parts can be sourced via Questpair. Give the model variant and configuration so the correct component is matched to your unit.
What are the alternatives to Miltenyi Biotec equipment?
The alternative depends on the step in the workflow. For flow cytometry you would compare benchtop analysers from other cytometry makers, for magnetic separation you would look at other bead-based or column separation systems, and for clinical cell processing the closed automated platforms are a smaller field defined by whether a system is designed for therapeutic use.
What is the lead time on a Miltenyi Biotec listing?
Lead time depends on the individual supplier and whether the unit is in stock or requires preparation before dispatch. Questpair lists verified suppliers and distributors across 5 countries, so timing varies by listing and location.
What is the difference between parts and spares for these instruments?
In practice the terms are used interchangeably for replacement components such as columns, tubing, or electronic modules. Both can be sourced via Questpair when matched to the specific model.
Can Miltenyi Biotec equipment be shipped internationally?
Listings come from verified suppliers and distributors across 5 countries, so cross-border shipping is common. Confirm shipping arrangements and any logistics requirements for the specific listing and destination.
Which product lines does Miltenyi Biotec have and how do they differ?
The catalogue is built around MACS magnetic-activated cell sorting, with gentleMACS Dissociators for tissue dissociation, the autoMACS Pro Separator for automated magnetic separation, and MACSQuant Analyzers for flow cytometry. At clinical scale the CliniMACS System and CliniMACS Prodigy process cells for therapeutic use, TheraSorb covers therapeutic apheresis, while MACSmolecular supports molecular analysis and Viscover Imaging Agents serve preclinical imaging.
Which Miltenyi Biotec instrument types are actually listed on Questpair, and in what condition?
The listed types include flow cytometers and benchtop flow cytometers, automated cell processing systems, magnetic cell separators, cell separation systems, and automated tissue dissociators. 100 percent of the 255 listings are used, so check each listing for model variant, configuration, and calibration status.
What separates the cheapest Miltenyi Biotec listings from the most expensive?
The cheapest listings are accessories and sample-preparation items, while the most expensive are complete clinical cell processing systems such as the CliniMACS platforms used in cell and gene therapy manufacturing. Between those ends, benchtop instruments like the autoMACS Pro Separator and MACSQuant Analyzers vary by configuration, included columns or accessories, and condition.
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