MICROFLUIDICS MANUFACTURING
Creating the smallest parts to make the biggest difference
CREATING THE SMALLEST PLASTIC PARTS & COMPONENTS
Microfluidics combines science and technology, experimenting with fluid manipulation at the micro level. With this emerging technology, it calls for extensive knowledge of two fields: fluidic physics and micro-engineering. All this to create devices with microscopic footprint and microchannels measuring to micrometers wide.
We produce custom micro plastic parts, components, and manifolds that save on operating space and cost. Compared to glass or silicon, plastics offer better biocompatibility, strength (despite size), and easier implementation within systems.
Microfluidic Engineering & Development
Our highly advanced teams and machines specialize in micro-milling plastic parts down to the submillimeter level.
We also focus on handling, inspection, and assembly of microfluidic devices for streamlined convenience and quicker product launches.
MANY RESINS & MATERIALS AVAILABLE
You won't have to wait to receive some plastics with us before starting your project, so you get back that precious time for other tasks. We typically have many in stock a quick start. For resins/materials we don't immediately have in stock, our partners at Quantum source those quickly for our customers.
While microfluidic manifolds can be made from several different plastics, we recommend the following for the process:
- COC/COP
- Acrylic (PMMA)
- PEEK
- ULTEM®
- PTFE (Teflon®)
ADVANCING MICROFLUIDIC TECHNOLOGY
We process directly from 3D printed and virtual models. Thanks to our partners at Flow Circuits, we give customers the option to reduce testing and streamline the microfluidic production process. All with plastic bonding options for complex internal geometries to provide turnkey solutions.
We offer also precision micromachining of features down to 50 µin with 3D surfacing of those critical features. We meticulously use our machines to create smooth, consistent micro channels with finishes as low as 2 RA.
Microfluidic Applications
While several industries do benefit from microfluidic devices and manifolds, we find these applications are most common.
AEROSPACE & AERODYNAMICS
Aerodynamic Flow Control
Micropower Generators
Micropropulsion
Astrobiology
PHARMACEUTICAL & CHEMICAL
Drug Development, Screening, & Delivery
Chemical Screening & Analysis
Microfluidizers
Micromixers
RESEARCH & DIAGNOSTICS
Molecular Diagnostics
"Lab on a Chip" Devices
Chemical Synthesis & Microreactors
Cell Analysis & Separation Processes
Theronostics
ELECTRONICS, IT, & COMPUTING
Microelectronics Including Microprocessors & Microchips
Cooling Systems
Semiconductors
Flexible Electronic Systems
3D Printers
BIOMEDICAL
Synthetic Biology & Tissue Engineering
Cell Cultures & Cell Sorting
"Organ on a Chip"
Point-of-Care Technologies
In Vitro & Fertility Aid
Regenerative Medicine