Laser processes for prototyping and production of novel microfluidic structures

JR Andrews, B Gerner - Microfluidics, BioMEMS, and Medical …, 2003 - spiedigitallibrary.org
We describe a number of microfluidic components that have been formed by laer
micromachining and incorporated in a picoliter droplet dispenser. The laser micromachined …

Rapid prototyping of microfluidic components by laser beam processing

M Wehner, P Jacobs… - Laser-based Micro-and …, 2007 - spiedigitallibrary.org
As a sequential production method, laser technology is considered not to be a competitor to
established plastic processing methods, but instead is used whenever small numbers or just …

A convenient direct laser writing system for the creation of microfluidic masters

CN LaFratta, O Simoska, I Pelse, S Weng… - Microfluidics and …, 2015 - Springer
We describe a homebuilt direct laser writing (DLW) system centered on a fluorescence
microscope as an alternative means for the creation of microfluidic masters. Such masters …

Laser ablation and lift-off technique for fabricating simple microfluidic devices

JP Hayes, EC Harvey, MK Ghantasala… - … and MEMS II, 2001 - spiedigitallibrary.org
A simple technique is described for the formation of microfluidic channels and reservoirs in
polymer substrates. The technique is based upon excimer laser mask projection and …

Laser-micromachined and laminated microfluidic components for miniaturized thermal, chemical, and biological systems

PM Martin, DW Matson, WD Bennett… - Design, Test, and …, 1999 - spiedigitallibrary.org
Microchannel microfluidic components are being developed for heat transfer, chemical
reactor, chemical analysis, and biological analytical applications. Specific applications …

Rapid laser manufacturing of microfluidic devices from glass substrates

KL Wlodarczyk, RM Carter, A Jahanbakhsh, AA Lopes… - Micromachines, 2018 - mdpi.com
Conventional manufacturing of microfluidic devices from glass substrates is a complex, multi-
step process that involves different fabrication techniques and tools. Hence, it is time …

Materials and microfabrication processes for microfluidic devices

WC Tian, E Finehout - Microfluidics for Biological Applications, 2008 - Springer
This chapter elaborates on the varied materials and microfabrication techniques used in the
manufacture of microfluidic devices. The origins of these techniques traces back to …

Fabrication of 3D high-aspect-ratio microfluidic components using laser machining and LIGA

MK Ghantasala, RC Barber… - Smart Materials …, 2003 - spiedigitallibrary.org
This paper mainly reviews the current status of the LIGA fabrication technology for use in
microfluidics applications. It also presents the work that the group is involved in the …

Laserprocessing for manufacturing microfluidic devices

E Bremus, A Gillner, D Hellrung, H Höcker… - … Prospects: IMRET 3 …, 2000 - Springer
Microreactors which combine several synthetic operations with online analysis of reaction
products are of increasing interest for combinatorial chemistry. Laser technique is a very …

Design and rapid prototyping of thin-film laminate-based microfluidic devices

BH Weigl, R Bardell, T Schulte, F Battrell… - Biomedical …, 2001 - Springer
An integrated microfluidic design, modeling, and rapid prototyping process is presented. It is
based on laser cutting and lamination of individual thin layers of plastic. The process allows …