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High Throughput Microfluidic Rapid and Low Cost Prototyping Packaging Methods

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A Primer on Prototyping.

Dylan Lynch¹, David Biron²

¹Department of Physics, The James Franck Inst., The Institute for Biophysical Dynamics, The University of Chicago, 5801 S. Ellis Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60637, USA. djlynch@uchicago.edu.

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|October 2, 2015

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Researchers can now easily fabricate custom mechanical parts for labs, including C. elegans research. This guide details simple, cost-effective rapid prototyping methods and designs suitable for training purposes.

Keywords:

3D printing Fabrication Laser cutting Prototyping

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Area of Science:

Biotechnology
Laboratory Equipment Design
Scientific Instrumentation

Background:

Mechanical components like adapters and mounts are essential in research settings.
Traditional procurement of these parts can be costly and time-consuming.
Advances in fabrication technology enable cost-effective in-house prototyping.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide a guide for rapid prototyping of mechanical components.
To demonstrate the simplicity and cost-effectiveness of in-house fabrication.
To offer practical examples suitable for training researchers.

Main Methods:

Outlining basic steps for rapid prototyping.
Listing necessary equipment for in-house fabrication.
Presenting considerations for designing functional mechanical parts.

Main Results:

Successful prototyping of simple, practical mechanical components.
Demonstration of cost-effective fabrication methods.
Validation of designs as effective training exercises.

Conclusions:

In-house rapid prototyping is a feasible and economical solution for laboratory mechanical needs.
The described methods and designs can empower researchers to create custom tools.
This approach enhances laboratory efficiency and supports scientific innovation.