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Device Architecture

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Production-grade microfluidic devices from day one.

Introduction

Our standard architecture combines Parallel Hardware, a customizable fluidic layer, and a thin film cap.

Hardware

Parallel Hardware solves on-chip engineering challenges so you don’t have to. Explore the hardware library to learn about products like microvalves, liquid interfaces, and more. Hardware can be built directly into your prototype device or supplied in bulk when you scale up to mass manufacturing.

Exploded view of the reference device with the hardware on top highlighted.
Exploded view

Bar scale showing 2 cm as 18.182% of the figure's width.

Fluidic Layer

Your microfeatures and channels are molded into a custom fluidic layer. Transition Molding technology lets you build devices in production-grade materials from day one, eliminating the risks found in common microfluidic prototyping techniques like 3D printing or PDMS casting.

Exploded view of the reference device with the fluidic layer, sandwiched between the hardware and cap, highlighted.
Exploded view

Bar scale showing 2 cm as 18.182% of the figure's width.

Cap

The cap is a thin, optically clear film bonded to the fluidic layer to seal your channels and microfeatures. All caps are available in the same material as your fluidic layer for maximum chemical and biology compatibility.

Exploded view of the reference device with the cap on the bottom highlighted.
Exploded view

Bar scale showing 2 cm as 18.182% of the figure's width.

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