Jul 11th 2025
Syringe Needle Gauge Table
Needle Gauge and Tubing Selection Choosing the correct needle gauge is critical in microfluidic applications for several reasons: Leak Prevention: Proper gauge selec…
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Jul 6th 2025
Microfluidic Resistance and Pressure Drop Calculator
Microfluidic Resistance Calculator The opposition to the fluid flow within the narrow channels of a microfluidic device causes pressure drop in fluidic systems.…
Published by Ehsan Shamloo
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Jul 6th 2025
Droplet Volume and Diameter Calculator
Microfluidic Droplet Calculators Use these handy tools to calculate droplet volume from diameter or diameter from volume. These calculations help in determining reagent volumes,…
Published by Ehsan Shamloo
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May 27th 2025
Microfluidic CAD Library
Computer-aided design (CAD) models serve as the starting point for microfluidic applications. To enhance accessibility and accelerate the adoption of microfluidics, we h…
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May 24th 2025
Example Protocol for using SQ QuickDry instead of SU-8 for PDMS Soft Lithography
This example protocol outlines how to use SQ-8 QuickDry photoresist for PDMS soft lithography. Using this method, we successfully patterned PDMS replicas from a master mold with micropatterned squares…
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May 22nd 2025
KemLab’s "SQ-8" Photoresists: The SU-8 Alternative Specifically for MEMS
If you're working in Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) and tired of the headaches that come from using SU-8, you’re not alone. Like many researchers we found ourselves stuck troubleshooting…
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May 16th 2025
Simple Alignment Method for CNC Machining Double-Sided Plastics: Unlocking New Design Microfluidic Possibilities
In the world of microfluidics, design freedom and precision fabrication are critical. Whether you're building a simple Y-junction chip or a complex organ-on-a-chip model, the ability to miniaturize a…
Published by Alex Hwu
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Mar 26th 2025
Review: Syringe Pump vs Pressure Controller for Microfluidic Droplet Generation
Microfluidic droplet generators play a crucial role in research applications such as microsphere synthesis, particle encapsulation, and single-cell sequencing. In this technical demo, we evaluated two…
Published by Alex Hwu & Ehsan Shamloo
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Mar 21st 2025
PEEK (Polyether Ether Ketone)
PEEK (Polyether Ether Ketone) is a high-performance engineering plastic with exceptional mechanical properties, dimensional stability, chemical resistance, and thermal properties. While certain w…
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Mar 19th 2025
CNC Machining Microfluidics: Milling a Microfluidic Droplet Generator Chip
Prototyping microfluidic chips with a computer numerical control (CNC) machine is a popular technique for rapid design and iterative testing. CNC machines use special tools known as end mills to cut m…
Published by Alex Hwu
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Mar 18th 2025
Exploring Cost-Effective CNC Machining for Microfluidic Prototyping
Computer numerical control (CNC) machining is an popular method for prototyping microfluidic devices, offering precision-cut microchannels without the need for expensive cleanroom fabrication. While C…
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Mar 12th 2025
Common Flow Control for Microfluidics: In the lab
Microfluidic applications are becoming a standard tool in today's research lab and commercial products. From precision dispensing, lab-on-a-chip, point-of-care diagnostics, and many more, microfluidic…
Published by Alex Hwu & Ehsan Shamloo