Contactless Magnetic Couplings For Microfluidic Devices (No. 0114)

Summary

The emergence of microfluidics-based 3D cell culture systems, such as organ-on-a-chip platforms, the rising demand for point-of-care testing and expanding applications of drug delivery technologies offer significant growth opportunities for players operating in the microfluidics market. However, there are certain challenges in incorporating microfluidics technology, such as pumps, into existing workflows. Specifically, it is difficult to fabricate micropumps that are simple, compact, leak-free and inexpensive. Here we present a promising magnetic coupling device developed by a group of researchers led by Prof. Elliot Fried. The device is based on a novel arrangement of magnets.

Applications

• Microfluidic pump
• Nautical propulsion

Advantages

• Simple construction
• Minimal space
• Flexible geometries
• Leak free