Welcome to Octopus Instruments GmbH

The Next Generation of Flow Imaging Microscopy!

SMILLA –
Smart Modular Imaging Laboratory Liquid Analyzer

Innovative, modular self-configuring design

High-resolution flow imaging microscopy

Automatic clean and rinse

Advanced image filtering & classification

Fast & efficient sample processing

Light-obscuration module

Easy exchange of flow configuration
Explore SMILLA!

Your reliable partner for innovative solutions in Flow Imaging Microscopy. With the highest technical precision and intelligent software, we develop next-generation high-resolution imaging systems perfectly tailored to your needs.

At Octopus Instruments, we rely on state-of-the-art technology to create innovative measurement systems that offer maximum flexibility for a wide range of applications. For special requirements, we provide customized project solutions that are efficient and reliable.

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Our vision is to develop an innovative instrument that is modular, intelligent, fast, precise, and affordable. This instrument is specifically designed for the dynamic capture, quantification, and morphological analysis of particles and organisms in liquids.
We place particular emphasis on sustainability. Our goal is to create technologies that are not only powerful but also resource-efficient, contributing to a more sustainable future.
With this holistic approach, we set new standards in technology to support both scientists and industrial users in the analysis and monitoring of liquids at the highest level – in a way that protects our planet.

10.10.2026: Our Website Now Available in French and Spanish

We are pleased to announce that our website is now also available in French and Spanish. This makes information about Octopus Instruments and our SMILLA analysis systems accessible to an even wider international audience.

29.09.2026: Octopus Instruments Expands Presence in the US

We are pleased to announce the establishment of two regional representative offices in the United States – in Boston and in Atlanta.

With dedicated local contacts supporting customers in the US, we are further strengthening our sales and customer support network and ensuring even closer collaboration with our customers.

Interested in learning more? Contact our US offices today.