A tri-axial handling apparatus, in particular for fluid analysis devices, for example for micro-fluid analysis. The handling apparatus comprises at least three axle bodies, each exhibiting a guide component and a carrier component, which by means of a drive is translationally movable on the guide component in the direction of an axis of movement. A guide component of a first axial body is secured to the carrier component of a second axial body, whose guide component is secured to the carrier component of a third axial body. Preferably, each drive for the respective carrier component is a linear motor, which is secured to the respective axle body.