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This study presents a low-cost method for integrating microfluidics onto printed circuit boards (PCBs) using masked stereolithography (mSLA) 3D printing. This technique enables the creation of functional microfluidic devices directly on PCB substrates.

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  • Materials Science
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Biotechnology

Background:

  • Microfluidic systems require integrated electrodes, sensors, and electronics.
  • Printed circuit boards (PCBs) offer a suitable substrate for this integration.
  • Additive manufacturing, particularly masked stereolithography (mSLA), is a rapidly developing prototyping technique.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a novel technology for fabricating microfluidics on PCB substrates.
  • To demonstrate the feasibility of using commercially available mSLA printers and resins for this process.
  • To present a low-cost solution for combining PCBs and microfluidics.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing masked stereolithography (mSLA) 3D printing for microfluidic fabrication on PCBs.
  • Structuring the copper layer of the PCB.
  • Building the microfluidic channel layer atop the PCB substrate.

Main Results:

  • Achieved copper trace dimensions as small as 100 µm.
  • Fabricated microfluidic channels with dimensions of 800 µm.
  • Demonstrated a low-cost production method using accessible technology.

Conclusions:

  • The described mSLA-based technology offers an effective and affordable way to integrate microfluidics with PCBs.
  • This method allows for the creation of complex microfluidic devices with integrated electronics on a single platform.
  • The process is compatible with commercially available equipment and materials, facilitating wider adoption.