Oroboros Instruments GmbH
Austrian medical technology company founded in 1992 by Dr. Erich Gnaiger, specializing in high-resolution respirometry instruments for mitochondrial and cell research.
Last updated September 16, 2026
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Overview
Oroboros Instruments is a company founded in 1992 by Dr. Erich Gnaiger with experience in mitochondrial physiology. It provides high-resolution respirometry (HRR) technology used by labs, research centers, hospitals, and pharmaceutical and biotech companies. Its instruments and protocols support research into mitochondrial function in areas such as cancer, diabetes, aging, neurodegeneration, exercise physiology, and mitochondrial medicine. The company reports more than 30 years of experience, over 1700 instruments in 50+ countries, more than 1000 users, over 175 international workshops on HRR, more than 5100 publications on Oroboros applications, and over 720 experienced laboratories forming the Oroboros Network.
History
Oroboros Instruments was founded in 1992 by Dr. Erich Gnaiger. The company states it has years of experience in mitochondrial physiology and describes itself as experts in mitochondria and cell research. Its high-resolution respirometry (HRR) technology is used by labs, research centers, hospitals, and pharmaceutical and biotech companies. The Oroboros Network includes reference laboratories worldwide. The company reports more than 30 years of experience, over 1700 instruments in 50+ countries, more than 1000 users in public and private research facilities, over 175 international workshops on HRR, more than 5100 publications on Oroboros applications, and over 720 experienced laboratories building an Oroboros Network.
Products and positioning
Gold standard Oroboros technology for high-resolution respirometry (HRR).
Oroboros O2k
Instrument for high-resolution respirometry.
O2k-Fluo Smart-Module
Module used in Oroboros instruments.
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