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  • Biotechnology and Biomedical Engineering
  • Materials Science and Engineering

Background:

  • Microfluidics enables critical applications like cancer screening and diagnostics.
  • Traditional microfluidic device fabrication is complex, costly, and requires specialized facilities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the application of 3D printing for microfluidic device fabrication.
  • To highlight 3D printing as an accessible and cost-effective alternative.

Main Methods:

  • Discussion of various 3D printing approaches for microfluidic fabrication.
  • Review of recent advancements in 3D printing technologies relevant to microfluidics.

Main Results:

  • 3D printing allows for rapid design iterations and cost reduction.
  • Complex microfluidic devices can be fabricated through simplified, single-step protocols.
  • 3D printing democratizes microfluidics by increasing accessibility.

Conclusions:

  • 3D printing is a transformative technology for microfluidic device fabrication.
  • It offers a viable, efficient, and economical alternative to conventional methods.
  • This technology broadens the reach and application of microfluidics in research and diagnostics.