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Drug Development & Therapeutics

By Joshua Gomes

We manufacture custom microfluidic devices that help drug development teams accelerate screening, formulation, and scale-up.

A SLAS format microfluidic device with four sets of identical channels. Each channel has two pipette interfaces on one end and a reservoir on the other end. Herringbone mixers occupy the majority of each channel’s length.

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We help drug development teams accelerate research and validation with microfluidic devices engineered for precision, reproducibility, and scale. Each part is fabricated with production-grade tolerances – so the data you generate in early R&D holds true as you scale up your workflow.

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Discovery timelines are tightening while legacy workflows and variable prototypes continue to slow progress. We help teams remove these bottlenecks with custom microfluidic devices that perform identically run-after-run, delivering precise control of flow, mixing, and assay conditions so results validate faster and scale with confidence.

Consistency
Every device is molded from a single validated tool for uniform performance.

Scalability
Thermoplastic tolerances enable a direct path from prototype to production.

Speed
Consistent results reduce verification loops and accelerate iteration.

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Production-grade thermoplastics

Fabricated in PC, PMMA, and COP using validated tooling to deliver uniform geometry and predictable performance across experiments. Each material offers optical clarity, dimensional stability, and solvent performance tailored to your assay and formulation needs.

Embedded hardware

Add precise flow control and automation compatibility directly into your workflow. Our pipette interface connects seamlessly to common robotic platforms and pipetting systems, ensuring repeatable liquid handling without extra adapters or fittings.

On-demand manufacturing

Our proprietary Transition Molding process produces production-grade quality parts in days, not weeks. The result is a fast, low-risk path from prototype to pilot production.

A row of pipette interfaces on a SLAS format microfluidic device, each connected to a channel.

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We handle the manufacturing so your team can stay focused on the science.

From assay optimization to LNP formulation, our microfluidic devices deliver consistent performance that scales. Leading drug development teams use them to boost throughput, shorten formulation cycles, and accelerate time to market.

  • Up to 10x faster turnaround than legacy manufacturing
  • < 1 week lead time for production-grade parts
  • Direct transfer from prototype to scale-up

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Drug Discovery & Screening

Thermoplastic microfluidic devices engineered for consistent flow control, cross-lab reproducibility, and high-throughput screening.

Ideal for: Droplet-based assays, organoid models, and phenotypic studies where fidelity and throughput are critical.

Drug Delivery & Formulation Development

Optimize lipid nanoparticle (LNP) formulations, emulsions, and encapsulations with finely tuned flow control for uniform particle size and repeatable encapsulation efficiency.

Ideal for: Formulation teams advancing from experimental design to salable production without redesigning their platform.

A SLAS format microfluidic device with four sets of identical channels. Each channel has two pipette interfaces on one end and a reservoir on the other end. Herringbone mixers occupy the majority of each channel’s length.

From design to device

  1. Send us your CAD files or sketches and we’ll provide expert feedback on manufacturability, recommend optimal materials, and ensure your design is ready for production.

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Let’s build what’s next in drug development

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By giving researchers precise control over flow, residence time, and mixing, microfluidic chips ensure identical conditions across every run, minimizing variability and improving data confidence.

We manufacture using production-grade thermoplastics (PC, PMMA, COP, and others) for chemical compatibility, optical clarity, and long-term dimensional stability. Learn more about our Materials.

Prototypes and production runs can be completed in as fast as 3 days through our on-demand manufacturing and dynamic quoting system.

Yes. Our pipette interface is designed for seamless compatibility with common robotic platforms.

Thermoplastics offer greater reproducibility, dimensional accuracy, and scalability – eliminating the need to transition to a different process for mass production.

Every batch is molded using validated tools and controlled processes, then verified through in-process inspection to maintain identical performance standards.

We provide design-for-manufacturing (DFM) review, materials guidance, and iterative feedback at every stage. We typically schedule consultations within one business day.

Our microfluidic chips are used in lipid nanoparticle (LNP) formulation, cell therapy, diagnostics, chemical synthesis, and other high-precision applications.