Microfluidics research using an Ultimaker 2

[GuyS 49]

I found an interesting research paper posted online about microfluidics research (using extremely small fluid channels for research, to isolate and examine single cells for example) where they examined the possibility of creating microfluidics systems using FDM, specifically an Ultimaker 2 printer. Figured I'd share it with the rest of you all - it's not really my field, but seriously cool either way:

Simple and Versatile 3D Printed Microfluidics Using Fused Filament Fabrication

[AJLM 2]

I wrote this paper, thanks for sharing it. Glad you found it cool.

[LesHall 95]

I'm not a researcher, just an enthusiast, and I am wondering if the small scale of this work can be used to make fluidic circuits. If so, a 3D printed calculalting machine could possibly be created, perhaps?

Les

[geert_2 557]

That is really cool.

I am actually surprised that it works without leaking everywhere between the seams, on this small scale.

Geert

[patmaniko 0]

I wrote this paper, thanks for sharing it. Glad you found it cool.

 

Maybe i missed the files in the paper, but is there any chance you could share the 3d files ?  These are awesome!!