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The MainSTREAM component platform: a holistic approach to microfluidic system design.

David Sabourin¹, Peder Skafte-Pedersen, Martin Jensen Søe

¹DTU Nanotech, Dept. of Micro- and Nanotechnology, Technical University of Denmark, Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark.

Journal of Laboratory Automation

|September 28, 2012

Summary

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A new microfluidic component library, MainSTREAM, enables rapid, robust, and flexible construction of parallel or serial microfluidic systems for various biological assays. These systems offer reliable, leak-free operation for extended periods.

Keywords:

automation microfluidic modular multiplexing platform pumping valving

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Area of Science:

Microfluidics
Biotechnology
Assay Development

Background:

Microfluidic systems are crucial for miniaturized biological assays.
Building custom microfluidic systems can be complex and time-consuming.

Purpose of the Study:

To present a modular microfluidic component library (MainSTREAM) for constructing parallel or serial assay systems.
To demonstrate the library's utility in diverse applications like cell culture and hybridization assays.

Main Methods:

Development of miniaturized eight-channel peristaltic pumps and valves.
Integration of sample-to-waste liquid management and interconnections.
Utilizing LEGO Mindstorms for robust and accessible actuation.

Main Results:

The MainSTREAM components facilitate rapid, robust, and simple establishment of fluidic systems.
Demonstrated highly parallel pumping, routing, and valving capabilities.
Systems showed continuous, leak-free operation for weeks, compatible with biological methods.

Conclusions:

The MainSTREAM library provides a flexible and reconfigurable platform for microfluidic system design.
It meets demands for constructing and utilizing microfluidics systems effectively.
LEGO Mindstorms offer a cost-effective and reliable alternative for microfluidic actuators.