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  1. 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. Bold, graphic text at the center reads "002."

    Hidden Costs of Microfluidic Manufacturing Transitions

    by Joshua Gomes

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  2. 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. Bold, graphic text at the center reads "001."

    Why Microfluidic Prototype Data Fails in Production

    by Joshua Gomes

    • deep dive
  3. A microfluidic device with an SLAS adapter placed on the deck of an automated liquid handler. The microfluidic device has multiple pipette interfaces along one edge connected to meandering channels filled with multiple colored fluids.

    Sterilization guide for microfluidic medical devices

    by Kris Buchanan

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  4. A double slide format microfluidic device with three capillary tube interfaces and three Luer interfaces. These interfaces connect to microvalves in the microfluidic device, mixing different colored liquids together to form a rainbow.

    Tubing and fitting guide for microfluidics

    by Joshua Gomes

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  5. Close-up of a 3D printed microfluidic herringbone mixer next to a Transition Molded one. The 3D printed structure is very vague, with clearly visible layers, while the Transition Molded structure is clearly defined, with sharp edges.

    3D printing vs Machining vs Transition Molding

    by Joshua Gomes

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  6. Three MV-2 microvalves on a microfluidic device. Channels connect the microvalves to the 1/4-28 ports next to them.

    Material selection for microfluidic devices

    by Duncan O'Boyle

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  7. A microfluidic device in an SLAS adapter, secured to a liquid handler’s deck.

    Manufacturing basics for microfluidic devices

    by Joshua Gomes

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