Optics11 Life

About Optics11 Life

Mechanics matter the moment cells touch the well-plate. Optics11 Life equips life-science teams with fiber-optic instruments for real-time, non-destructive mechanical characterization of soft and living biomaterials; cells, hydrogels, spheroids, organoids, and tissues. These insights accelerate disease modeling, therapy development, and regenerative medicine.

Founded in 2011, we transformed a unique fiber-optic technology into lab-ready tools that quantify the mechanics of extremely soft, living samples, without disrupting biology. Our systems fit seamlessly into advanced labs, with easy operation, workflow integration, optical readouts, and control of physiological parameters.

What we offer:

PIUMA – Benchtop characterization of large tissues.

CHIARO – Microscope-compatible system for small tissue samples.

PAVONE – Screening-scale platform with automated indentation mapping, bright-field & fluorescence imaging, and environmental control.

CUORE – Automated contractility assays to grow and monitor musculoskeletal tissues.

Unlock the power of mechanobiology with us. Connect to learn how our solutions can advance your research.

Keywords

• 3D Bioprinting
• Afm
• Biomaterials
• Contractility
• Dynamic Mechanical Analysis
• Fiber-Top
• Forces In Biology
• Interferometry
• Label-Free Biomarkers
• Material Testing
• Mechanical Phenotyping
• Mechanical Screening
• Mechanobiology
• Micro-Mechanics
• Muscle Contraction
• Nanoindentation
• Optical Sensing
• Organoids
• Soft Material Testing
• Tissue Engineering
• Tissue Mechanics

Address

• Headquarters

  Hogehilweg 11101CA AmsterdamNoord-Holland, Netherlands

Team by function

Based on 37 public job profiles as of 4 August 2026.

• Research / R&D7
• Engineering / Software Development6
• Executive / C-Suite4
• Manufacturing / Production4
• Product Management4
• Sales3
• Customer Success / Support2
• Administrative / Office1
• Data / Analytics / Science1
• Founder / Owner1
• Healthcare / Medical1
• HR / People / Recruiting1
• Logistics / Transportation1
• Marketing1