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Rapid Fluidics Achieves ISO 9001 Certification
Rapid Fluidics is proud to announce that it has achieved ISO 9001 certification, demonstrating the implementation of a robust quality management system (QMS) aligned with international standards for design, development, and manufacturing.
This milestone reflects Rapid Fluidics’ ongoing commitment to delivering reliable, high-performance solutions across the life sciences, medical device, and space technology sectors. ISO 9001 certification reinforces the company’s ability to deliver repeatable, traceable, and scalable solutions—from early feasibility prototypes through pilot and low-volume production.
Full Press Release here
BusinessCloud Feature
A massive thank you to the team at BusinessCloud for featuring our CEO and co-founder, Paul Marshall, in their latest feature: "What I wish I’d known as a founder”.
Building Rapid Fluidics over the last six years has been an incredible journey. While we are incredibly proud to have been revenue-generating from day one and to expand globally, hindsight always brings valuable lessons.
BusinessCloud is the place where founders come to connect, learn and grow. Launched in 2016, BusinessCloud’s mantra is simple: ‘Founders & tech.’
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Intrepid Automation, Rapid Fluidics to Scale Microfluidic Manufacturing in the U.S.
Intrepid Automation, provider of industrial additive manufacturing (AM) solutions, and Rapid Fluidics, market leader in design and rapid-production services to microfluidic systems customers, today announced a strategic partnership to advance development and U.S.-based manufacturing of microfluidic technologies.
The collaboration combines Rapid Fluidics' design and prototyping expertise with Intrepid Automation's scalable, production-grade additive manufacturing capabilities, enabling more cost-effective development and production of high-precision microfluidic components.
Full Press Release here
Blacksheep Sciences and Rapid Fluidics Announce Strategic Collaboration to Advance 3D-Printed Microfluidic Solutions
Blacksheep Sciences and Rapid Fluidics have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen our collaboration in 3D-printed microfluidic components and life science tool development.
This partnership unites Rapid Fluidics’ engineering and additive manufacturing expertise with Blacksheep Sciences’ product development and commercialization capabilities — enabling us to deliver faster, smarter, and more flexible solutions for the life sciences and biotechnology sectors.
Full Press Release here
How Paul Marshall Built Rapid Fluidics into a Global Microfluidics Partner Through Curiosity and Good Engineering
In this episode of Why Design, Paul joins host Chris Whyte to unpack the journey: the technical foundations, the unexpected turns, the small risks, the networking habits, the content strategy, the international expansion, and what it really means to grow a niche hardware business without investment.
Why Design is a podcast exploring the stories behind hardware and physical product development. Hosted by Chris Whyte, founder of Kodu, the show dives into the journeys of founders, senior design leaders, and engineers shaping people and planet-friendly products
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Potentiostat Meets 96-Well Plate Microfluidics
An exciting proof-of-concept between Labman Automation and Rapid Fluidics has demonstrated the potential for high-throughput electrochemical analysis, combining Labman’s 64-channel potentiostat with Rapid Fluidics’ 3D-printed 96-well microfluidic plate with integrated electrodes.
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RF Manifolds in Staiger Kits
For more than 50 years Staiger GmbH & Co. KG has been developing and producing innovative solenoid valves and valve manifolds according to customer requirements.
Staiger’s valve starter kit combines an evaluation board with a choice of 1, 2, or 8 media-isolated 5 mm micro valves and includes all required components such as tubing, fittings, and pre-assembled mounting blocks – enabling immediate start-up for testing and experimentation.
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Episode #95 | What’s Next For 3D Printed Microfluidics?
Welcome to the Lattice podcast, the official podcast for 3DHEALS. In this episode, Jenny Chen speaks with Paul Marshall about how 3D printing enables fluidic devices with architectures that cannot be produced through conventional techniques. Traditional fabrication locks researchers into rigid patterns and flat geometries. Paul's work extends beyond basic microfluidics.
Listen to the podcast here
Big Changes Require Big Moves
Over the last couple of weeks, the Rapid Fluidic team have been busy moving into a new office in Metro House, on the other side of the river in Gateshead.
Our previous base in The Warehouse served its purpose, but like all businesses, we’re growing up and needed a more efficient building to operate from. The new lab is up and running and production is back up to speed after a few days’ downtime.
Engineer to Entrepreneur: The Rapid Fluidics Story with CEO Paul Marshall
Interview with Richard Hogg, with a background in mechanical engineering and a practical mindset, Paul Marshall has helped turn a complex scientific niche into a scalable business that's now supporting research labs and biotech companies around the world.
In this conversation, we talk about the challenges of founding a startup, international expansion, and why staying close to the problem and the customer really matters.
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Our 2025 Interns
Joining us from Newcastle University Internship Program
Charlotte Baker is our Marketing Intern and Sally Caldwell our Engineering Intern
RF Goes to Space
SpaceBorn United reached an impressive milestone – a successful test their IVF minilab prototype in Earth orbit., including parts manufactured by Rapid Fluidics.
Advancing new frontiers for human reproduction in space and fertility treatments on Earth.
Read the Press Release here
Breaking the Mould - How Additive Manufacturing is Transforming the UK
Published for Subcon, the UK's biggest manufacturing supply chain show, this article on page 52 of the Subcon Magazine highlights how additive manufacturing has evolved from a tool to a disruptive force across UK industries, enabling unprecedented efficiency, sustainability, and innovation while reshaping traditional manufacturing processes.
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Case Study - Temperature Monitoring to Reduce Failures
We recently collaborated with the STFC Hartree Centre and Institute for Manufacturing (IfM), University of Cambridge through the Made Smarter Innovation - Smart Manufacturing Data Hub (SMDH) program to install temperature sensors to collect real-time data to minimize losses and improve customer satisfaction from failed overnight prints.
By analysing the data provided from the sensors, we could make data-driven adjustments to heating schedules to improve temperature control, leading to a reduction in 3D printing failure rates corresponding to approximately 121 hours of printing time and cost savings of around £6000.
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Microfluidic Devices and 3D Printing
Integrating 3D printing technologies into microfluidic device fabrication has significantly advanced the field. Rapid prototyping and complex geometries are not easily achieved with traditional methods like soft lithography. 3DHEALS welcomes you to join a virtual event focusing on “Microfluidic Devices and 3D Printing” on April 17, 2025. This event gathers industry experts, scientists, designers, and entrepreneurs to provide insights into the latest trends and developments in the field.
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Microfluidics and the Future of Diagnostics: Insights from Paul Marshall
Microfluidics is reshaping diagnostics, offering faster, more precise, and cost-effective solutions. However, the journey from breakthrough research to real-world applications comes with significant challenges. In a recent interview, Paul Marshall, CEO of Rapid Fluidics Ltd, talked with Muhammad Younis about the evolving landscape of microfluidics, the key advancements needed to make it more accessible, and the hurdles in scaling from prototypes to mass production.
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SciMed Biotech Podcast with Paul Marshall of Rapid Fluidics
In this episode of the SciMed Biotech Podcast, we're joined by Paul Marshall, a trailblazer in the field of microfluidics and the CEO of Rapid Fluidics. Paul shares his journey from an engineering consultant to leading a company at the forefront of microfluidic technology. With his deep expertise in rapid prototyping and microfluidic design, Paul has transformed how life sciences and biotech industries approach product development.
Throughout our discussion, Paul delves into the innovative strategies that have allowed Rapid Fluidics to reduce development times and costs dramatically. He explains the cutting-edge techniques and tools, like 3D printing processes and advanced CAD systems, that enable his team to deliver custom microfluidic devices swiftly and efficiently.
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Rapid Fluidics Ltd Announces Significant Team Expansion
Rapid Fluidics Ltd., the first commercial company to exclusively offer 3D printed microfluidic design and manufacturing services, recently expanded its team by adding a Director, US Business Development, Operations/Project Manager, and two Biomechanical Engineers to assist with expanded growth requirements. Read more here
CEO Monthly Awards Paul Marshall Global CEO Excellence Award
Congratulations to our CEO Paul Marshall for recognition by CEO Monthly as Best Microfluidic Design Solutions CEO 2024 (UK). These awards are dedicated to leaders who have demonstrated exceptional prowess, steering their organizations toward growth, innovation, and success despite the ever-changing business environment. The Global CEO Excellence Awards 2024 targets visionary leaders who have not only made significant contributions to their firms but have also set new benchmarks in their respective industries and communities.
Rapid Fluidics Joins Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre (IBioIC)
The Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre (IBioIC) is recognized as a European centre of excellence and connects world-leading industry with outstanding academic expertise and government to bring new IB processes and products to the global market.
Excellence in Biotechnology 2024
EMG SME500 UK Awards 2024
-Proud to be acknowledged for our 3Dprint contributions in the EMG SME500 UK Awards 2024.
Each recipient is selected for their outstanding contributions to their domain. The distinct and detailed selection process ensures that only the truly exemplary are celebrated. Evaluation goes beyond mere financial metrics, the intricacies and strategic impacts of each nominee's endeavors are meticulously assessed. From pioneering local initiatives to transformative international operations, all-encompassing criteria guarantee thorough consideration of every facet.
Article by CEO Paul Marshall in Med-Tech Innovation News
Putting the Bio in Tech
Our CEO Paul Marshall recently contributed an article to Med Tech Innovation News discussing the advantages of 3D printing for microfluidic devices. Read it here
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Our 2024 Interns
Joining us from Newcastle University Internship Program
Kirsty Donaldson has just completed her MEng in Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering and will join us as a Manufacturing Engineer assisting with 3D printing design and production.
Michael Annang-Colquhoun is finishing his MSc in Biomedical Engineering this summer and joining as an Applications Engineer assisting with sales and customer support.
Invited Speaker Newcastle University Centre for Biomedical Engineering
Microfluidics and Fluidics For Healthcare Seminar
Our CEO Paul Marshall has been invited to speak at Newcastle University - the Centre for Biomedical Engineering is hosting a seminar April 18, 2024 highlighting Microfluidics and Fluidics For Healthcare, other industry presenters include Microbritt LTD and Epigem
Flow Circuits and Rapid Fluidics Ltd Announce Partnership to Drive Microfluidic Innovation
Flow Circuits design platform and Rapid Fluidics 3D Print capabilities perfectly complement each other for rapid fluidic system development. Read the press release here and more at our Partner page
Highlighted in Healthcare Matters
We were recently highlighed in Healthcare Matters end of year recommendations for the health care industry. This publication provides an extensive look at recent news, product launches/updates, discussion and interviews and includes highlights from the Med-Tech Innovation Expo 2023
Featured Speaker
Paul Marshall, CEO and Co-Founder at Rapid Fluidics will be presenting “3D Printing of Microfluidics: Emerging Techniques, Materials, and Applications” at Microtech Ventures 3D Micro Printing 2023
Launch of our MMS Modular Microfluidic System
Newest addition to our Webshop, The MMS Modular Microfluidic System. This flexible bed and multi clamp workstation will adjust to fit your microfluidic experimental needs, additional modules available soon.
Rapid Fluidics adds Gantry and Triple Clamp to MMS Modular Microfluidic System
Newest addition to our Webshop, Additional clamp options for the MMS Modular Microfluidic System. This flexible bed and multi clamp workstation will adjust to fit your micro- fluidic experimental needs, additional modules available soon.
Bionow Technical Service Award
The Bionow Awards are given to honour those most deserving for their ingenuity and dedication, distinguishing them from their competitors and proving them worthy of recognition.
Custom Design Highlighted in MIT Technology Review
SpaceBorn United, a biotech startup seeking to pioneer the study of human reproduction away from Earth. Next year, he plans to send a mini lab on a rocket into low Earth orbit, where in vitro fertilisation (IVF), will take place. If it succeeds, Edelbroek hopes his work could pave the way for future space settlements.