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Researchers developed a low-cost, 3D-printed mini-peristaltic pump for organ-on-a-chip (OoC) applications. This user-centric device offers customizable flow rates and multiplexing capabilities, enhancing drug testing and perfusion cell culture.

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  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Microfluidics
  • 3D Printing Technology

Background:

  • Organ-on-a-chip (OoC) technology enables dynamic physiological studies and drug testing.
  • Microfluidic pumps are crucial for perfusion cell culture in OoC devices.
  • Existing pumps lack customization for diverse physiological flows and multiplexing for drug testing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a user-centric, programmable 3D-printed mini-peristaltic pump.
  • To offer a low-cost, compact solution for perfusion OoC culture.
  • To address limitations of existing microfluidic pumps in customization and multiplexing.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of a mini-peristaltic pump using 3D printing and open-source electronics.
  • Integration of a user-friendly, wired electronic module with a peristaltic pump module.
  • Design of a 3D-printed assembly with an air-sealed stepper motor for incubator compatibility.

Main Results:

  • Achieved a low manufacturing cost of approximately USD 175.
  • Demonstrated a wide range of flow rates and profiles through programming or tubing selection.
  • Showcased multiplexing capability for accommodating multiple tubing setups.
  • Confirmed the pump's ability to withstand high-humidity incubator environments.

Conclusions:

  • The developed 3D-printed pump provides a cost-effective, user-friendly, and customizable solution for OoC applications.
  • Its compact design and multiplexing features are suitable for drug testing and perfusion cell culture.
  • This technology democratizes access to advanced microfluidic pumping for research.