Jan 6th 2026
Computer-aided design (CAD) models serve as the starting point for microfluidic applications. To enhance accessibility and accelerate the adoption of microfluidics, we have generated and compiled a l…
Published by ELEXAN Scientific
Dec 29th 2025
Peristaltic pumps facilitate fluid metering and delivery across diverse industries, ranging from laboratory research and medical devices to large-scale manufacturing. Thanks to their inherent versati…
Published by ELEXAN Scientific
Jul 11th 2025
Needle Gauge and Tubing Selection Choosing the correct needle gauge is critical in microfluidic applications for several reasons: Leak Prevention: Proper gauge selec…
Published by ELEXAN Scientific
Jul 6th 2025
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
Jul 6th 2025
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
May 24th 2025
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…
Published by ELEXAN Scientific
May 22nd 2025
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…
Published by ELEXAN Scientific
May 16th 2025
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
Apr 4th 2025
What are flangeless fittings? Flangeless fittings are mechanical connectors used to join tubing (typically 1/16" or 1/8" OD) to flat-bottom or coned receiving ports without the need to "flange" or fla…
Published by ELEXAN Scientific
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 w…
Published by ELEXAN Scientific
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
