Microfluidic 3Dresyns®
Our Microfluidic 3D resins have been designed for SLA, DLP, LCD and Inkjet printing and for "Two Photon Polymerisation" 3D laser lithography printing.
We are also collaborating with different Research Institutes and Organisations, such as the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF) to develop added value materials for benefiting Society. Examples:
- 3D-MiXD: 3D-printed X-ray-compatible microfluidic devices for rapid, low-consumption serial synchrotron crystallography data collection in flow
- Accurate and rapid 3D printing of microfluidic devices using wavelength selection on a DLP printer
- ESRF Microfluidics 3D printed device printed with our Microfluidic 3Dresyns: ESRF VIDEO
Microfluidic 3D resins are used in the manufacture of micro and nano fluidic devices for several applications, including micro & nano biology, micro & nano analysis, micro & nano electronics, fast and in situ detection of bacteria to prevent biological attacks, etc.
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Our Microfluidic 3Dresyns have these features:
- synthetic and/or bio-based, renewable, biocompatible and bioregenerative upon request
- volatile organic compounds (VOC's) free to withstand high vacuum systems
- suitable for Terahertz "submillimeter" radiation
- high precision and resolution down to 10 microns for SLA, DLP, LCD and Inkjet printing and 100 nm for 3D lithography
- broad variety of structural mechanical properties; durable and non durable biobased and/or synthetic biodegradable grades
- cost effective vs silicon (PDMS) based microfluidic systems
- different physical properties: from ultra hard, rigid and tough for canalization of micro & nano valves, to elastic grades fine tuned for controlled channel deformation and pumps and valves fitting
- availability of thermoplastic and thermosets with different thermal resistance upon request
- availability of a broad range of hydrophilic and hydrophobic grades to avoid physical and chemical treatments: coronation discharge, gas plasma and/or irradiation
- availability of low and high gas permeability grades for controlled cell culture and gas sensors
- availability of clear and/or translucent and/or opaque grades
- availablity of porous and non porous grades for eg improved cell culture adhesion and smoothness for control of laminar flow (Reynolds)
Advantages of our flexible and elastic 3Dresyns vs silicone (PDMS):
- higher biocompatibility
- more cost effective
- higher mechanical and tear resistance