Written by Fabiany Da Costa Gonçalves and illustrated by Yashjit Gangopadhyay
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Studies on the mechanobiology of cells, spheroids, organoids, tissues, and biomaterials are developing rapidly using our Chiaro, Piuma, and Pavone Nanoindenters.
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Most studies have investigated diseases and new therapies in regenerative medicine. More than 400 publications have cited Optics11 Life Nanoindenters in leading scientific journals.
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The publication rate has increased significantly since 2015. In 2022 alone, we appeared in 82 publications.
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Check out the list of new publications from 2022 and the different applications of the Chiaro, Piuma, and Pavone Nanoindenters.


1. Cells

Optics11 Life announces new investment to accelerate global growth and mechanobiology innovation
New funding round led by ECFG, Forward.one & VCC Optics11 Life unlocks unique insights by measuring cell and tissue mechanics in the lab, enabling customers

Optics11 Life launches Proof of Concept Competition – inviting companies to explore mechanics
Amsterdam, September 2025 – Optics11 Life just announced its first-ever Proof of Concept Competition, inviting researchers to demonstrate how nanoindentation-based biomechanics – quantifying stiffness and

Optics11 Life at Cosmetic 360 – Innovation Challenge 2025
We are excited to announce that Optics11 Life will be participating in Cosmetic 360, the leading international trade fair for innovation in the cosmetic and

Optics11 Life at MBI–MPG Conference 2025: Mechanobiology in Time and Space
We are proud to announce that Optics11 Life will be a Gold Sponsor at the upcoming MBI – MPG Conference 2025: Mechanobiology in Time and

Introducing Prova – advanced data analytics for mechanical characterization
We’re excited to announce the launch of Prova, our next-generation analytics software designed to transform the way researchers work with mechanical characterization data. Prova is
Optics11 Life at European Muscle Conference 2025
We are proud to announce that Optics11 Life will be a Diamond Sponsor at the European Muscle Conference 2025 (EMC 2025), taking place 20-24 September,