Mar 26th 2025
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
Mar 21st 2025
PEEK (Polyether Ether Ketone) is a high-performance engineering plastic with exceptional mechanical properties, dimensional stability, chemical resistance, and thermal properties. While certain wet ch…
Published by Ehsan Shamloo
Mar 19th 2025
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
Mar 18th 2025
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…
Published by Alex Hwu
Mar 12th 2025
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
Mar 3rd 2025
Find yourself using an online calculator to convert the same numbers from inches to mm over and over? Bookmark this handy reference table for common conversions used in microfluidics such as for CNC t…
Published by Alex Hwu
Feb 19th 2025
Abstract The human body comprises trillions of cells, all containing identical DNA, yet exhibiting diverse functions. This cellular heterogeneity is better understood through RNA analysis rather than…
Published by Ehsan Shamloo
Feb 12th 2025
Centrifugal disc (CD) microfluidics offers a unique way to control on-chip liquid flow without the need for tubing or external pumps. Using a motor to spin the disc, centrifugal forces push the liquid…
Published by Alex Hwu
Feb 3rd 2025
Microfluidic systems utilize connectors and tubing to transfer liquid to and from the sensor. Whether internal or external, these connectors can consist of luer and barbed ends. For more secure connec…
Published by Ehsan Shamloo
Feb 1st 2025
Syringe pumps are a popular choice for both microfluidics flow control and dispensing applications due to ease of set up and high precision. Using a stepper motor and lead screw, syringe pumps are cap…
Published by Alex Hwu
Jan 25th 2025
With CNC machining, microfluidics prototypes can be made directly in rigid plastic and allow for faster iterations compared to conventional PDMS techniques. However, learning how to micromachine micro…
Published by Alex Hwu & Ehsan Shamloo
Jan 8th 2025
Microfluidic Resistance: Concept and Calculator The opposition to the fluid flow within the narrow channels of a microfluidic device causes pressure drop in fl…
Published by Ehsan Shamloo
