Materials
We work closely with our clients to select the appropriate materials and manufacturing procedures to satisfy customer requirements, utilizing a versatile mix of CNC machining, thermoplastic molding, and additive manufacturing depending on exact design realities and production needs. Geometries can be manufactured in a variety of ways, including a range of high quality methacrylate based resins.
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Optically clear or opaque
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High temperature resistance
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Flexible
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Biocompatible (certified to cytotoxicity/skin sensitisation/genotoxicity/systemic toxicity standards)
Embedded Electronics
Integrated electronics in microfluidics can be used for basic functionality such as light sources and sensors for fluid
positioning; resistive heaters and thermocouples for accurate temperature control. They also can be used for electro-chemical biosensing in wells or channels.
Rapid Fluidics has experience with embedding and 3D-printing directly onto both PCBs and SPEs (Screen Printed Electrodes)
allowing for direct contact between microfluidic tracks and chambers , or near-track alignment to maintain a layer of
insulation.
Manifolds
Leveraging our expertise in additive manufacturing, we can provide rapid turnaround custom manifolds, delivered in days rather than months.
Additive manufacturing permits simple production of more complex designs that can focus on performance without needing to conform to traditional manufacturing methods.
Optimising design can improve flow performance, minimise dead volumes and reduce part weight, giving both material, cost savings and environmental benefit.
2 to 2, 4 to 1, and 8 to 1 biocompaible or standard material manifolds are also availible in our our webshop , fully customizable!
Anatomical Modeling
Microfluidic models of vasculature systems can be used for research and training, reducing demand on lab-animal testing.
3D-printing enables production of more complex geometry than
traditional manufacturing technologies allow. Combined with Rapid Fluidics’ capabilities with manipulating CAD Data, organic features can be created from 3D and 2D scans.
Laboratory Microplates
3D Printing microplates allows us to customize in a variety of ways:
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Well numbers from 8 to 96, or any number of wells and other microfuidic designs in the same plate for mixing, fluid transfers, etc.
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Compatible with automated platforms
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Integrated sensors - no sealing means no leaks
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Microfluidic channels between wells
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Clear or black resin
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Works with transparent film for improved visibility and also SPE alternatives
Large Format
With an expanded number of printers Rapid Fluidics is able to print smaller channels and larger print sizes.
We have printed componants up to
320mm X 280mm X 40mm
Connectors
We can integrate a number of standard connections into
microfluidic components to simplify part testing, including:
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Standard threaded luer lock
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Mini luer
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Integrated tubing
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Barbs
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Standard threaded connections down to M2.5
We also offer a Modular Microfluidic System (MMS) with
accessories to provide a simple method to create fluid connections
to flat microfluidic chips – visit our webshop for all the details !
Our Capabilities
Rapid Fluidics provides design, rapid prototyping, and manufacturing services to create microfluidic devices, complex pneumatic manifolds, and detailed anatomical models using proprietary 3D printing approaches and other specialised fabrication techniques.
We are constantly developing and expanding our capabilities so if you cannot find your application listed, please talk to us.