Acoustofab

AcoustoFab specializes in advanced acoustic levitation technology, using custom-built arrays of ultrasonic transducers to create acoustic holograms for contact-free material manipulation. By algorithmically adjusting transducer timing, the system generates focused pressure fields that can precisely move, sort, and hold small solids and liquids in mid-air. This software-defined robotics approach allows for high-speed, contamination-free processing without the need for physical contact surfaces, distinguishing the technology from traditional mechanical handling methods. Based on over a decade of academic research in acoustic holography and acoustophoresis, the company provides a modular platform that integrates these acoustic forces into existing industrial and laboratory workflows.

This technology is critical for industries such as life sciences, pharmaceutical research, agritech, and advanced manufacturing, where maintaining sample integrity and minimizing contamination are paramount. By eliminating physical contact, AcoustoFab’s solutions reduce the risk of cross-contamination, minimize waste, and lower operational maintenance costs associated with surface cleaning or chemical disposal. Applications include automated high-speed seed sorting, precise liquid handling for biotechnology, and multi-material 3D printing. The company’s systems offer researchers and production facilities a sustainable, flexible, and scalable method to automate delicate tasks that were previously difficult or impossible to perform with conventional contact-based robotics.