Microtul • Micropipette Production

Custom Microinjection Pipettes

Insect, Aquatic, and Mammalian:
Eggs, Larval and Adult

Mosquito, Drosophila, Moth, Butterfly, Silkworm, Zebrafish, Squid, Killifish, Medaka, Limulus, Ctenophore, Tardigrade, Mouse, Rat, Vole, Hamster, Equine, Bovine, Canine, Lavage, Bee Insemination, Coral Polyp Feeding, and the list goes on!

Design your micropipettes

Microscope image of spermatazoa microinjection using a Microtul custom micropipette

micropipette production
lab consulting

We specialize in helping you assemble the perfect combination of tools for your lab, customized for specific research challenges, including electrophysiology, and microinjection applications.

A lab worker using microinjection equipment in a laboratory setting

About the maker

I’m Adair Oesterle, the founder of Microtul.I've worked in the biotechnology industry for 25+ years as an application engineer. My journey in research began at the Marine Biological Labs located in Woods Hole, MA.My expertise includes technical support, scientific writing, manufacturing and beta testing biomedical research instruments, conducting transgenic research, and the production of custom micropipettes. I am a specialist in microinjection applications and am the author of the Pipette Cookbook (2005 – 2025 editions).My experience has been further enriched through contracting opportunities with the International Atomic Energy Agency, Google/Verily, Lawrence Livermore National Labs, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, UCSF, and Smithsonian/USDA alliance.I am eager to collaborate with you to assess your research requirements and assist in developing the ideal laboratory configuration and microtools.

Adair Oesterle, holding a medium format film camera

Contact

We're happy to answer questions about custom micropipettes, microinjection training and consultation, and equipment recommendations.phone: +1 (805) 701-5145
email: [email protected]Or, use this contact form:

Thank you

Thank you for reaching out to Microtul. We look forward to discussing how we can help you and your lab.

Custom Micropipette Worksheet

Design your custom micropipettes here. We'll reach out to you to discuss details before production.

NAME

INSTITUTION / COMPANY

PHONE

SHIPPING ADDRESS

BILLING ADDRESS

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF APPLICATION

QUANTITY

GLASS TYPE (Borosilicate, Aluminosilicate, or Quartz)

WALL THICKNESS

with filament

GLASS OUTER DIAMETER

SHAFT LENGTH

TAPER LENGTH (mm)

TIP INNER DIAMETER (typical range 0.5 - 100µm)

TIP ID (µm)

TIP OUTER DIAMETER (typical range 1 - 200µm)

TIP OD (µm) (optional)

BEVEL

BEND

BEND LOCATION (DISTANCE FROM TIP)

POLISH

COMMENTS (optional)

We'll respond shortly via email with a price quote. We're happy to discuss your application and our recommendations based on Microtul's extensive experience. Custom pipettes: Clean, non-sterile, for research use only. Not for human use.

Capillary Glass Worksheet

Specify the capillary glass you need. We'll reach out to you to discuss details.

NAME

INSTITUTION / COMPANY

PHONE

SHIPPING ADDRESS

BILLING ADDRESS

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF APPLICATION

QUANTITY (BOXES) (Quartz: 100/box. Others: 250/box.)

PART NUMBER (optional)

GLASS TYPE (Borosilicate, Aluminosilicate, or Quartz)

GLASS OUTER DIAMETER

GLASS INNER DIAMETER

WALL THICKNESS

with filament

LENGTH

COMMENTS (optional)

We'll respond shortly via email with a price quote.
We're happy to discuss your application and our recommendations based on Microtul's extensive experience. Microtul Capillary Glass has fire-polished ends unless otherwise specified.