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PRECISION MICROFLUIDIC SOLUTIONS FOR ADVANCED FLUIDIC SYSTEMS

Microfluidics combines science and technology, experimenting with fluid manipulation at the micro level. With this emerging technology, it calls for extensive knowledge of two fields: fluidic physics and micro-engineering. All this to create devices with microscopic footprint and microchannels measuring to micrometers wide. 

Controlled Fluidics specializes in crafting custom micro and submillimeter plastic parts and components using state-of-the-art techniques and technology. With the capability to hold tolerances of ±0.0005 µin or better, we ensure precision in every project, catering to the most minuscule operations that save on operating space and cost. Compared to glass or silicon, plastics offer better biocompatibility, strength (despite size), and easier implementation within systems. 

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Microfluidic Systems & Design

Trust our deep expertise in microfluidics fabrication to craft microscopic components and assemblies for intricate operations.

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Microfluidic Engineering & Development

Our highly advanced teams and machines specialize holding tight tolerances though milling and turning submillimeter plastic components. 

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Efficient in Time & Budget

Our facilities are one-stop shops. We handle inspection, assembly, and shipment for streamlined convenience and quicker product launches.

MANY RESINS & MATERIALS AVAILABLE

You won't have to wait to receive some plastics with us before starting your project, so you get back that precious time for other tasks. We typically have many in stock a quick start. For resins/materials we don't immediately have in stock, our partners at Quantum source those quickly for our customers. 

While microfluidic manifolds can be made from several different plastics, we recommend the following for the process:

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ADVANCING MICROFLUIDIC TECHNOLOGY

We process directly from 3D printed and virtual models. Thanks to our partners at Flow Circuits, we give customers the option to reduce testing and streamline the microfluidic production process.  All with plastic bonding options for complex internal geometries to provide turnkey solutions.

We offer also precision micromachining of features down to 50 µin with 3D surfacing of those critical features. We meticulously use our machines to create smooth, consistent micro channels with finishes as low as 2 RA. 

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REAL-WORLD MICROFLUIDIC APPLICATIONS

While several industries do benefit from microfluidic devices and manifolds, we find these applications are most common.

AEROSPACE & AERODYNAMICS

Aerodynamic Flow Control

Micropower Generators

Micropropulsion

Astrobiology

Space Exploration

PHARMACEUTICAL & CHEMICAL

Drug Development, Screening, & Delivery

Chemical Synthesis, Screening, & Analysis

Microfluidizers

Micromixers

RESEARCH & DIAGNOSTICS

Molecular Diagnostics

"Lab on a Chip" Devices

Microreactors

Cell Analysis & Separation Processes

Theronostics

BIOMEDICAL

Synthetic Biology & Tissue Engineering

Cell Cultures & Cell Sorting

"Organ on a Chip"

Point-of-Care Technologies

In Vitro & Fertility Aid

Regenerative Medicine 

ELECTRONICS, IT, & COMPUTING

Microelectronics Including Microprocessors & Microchips

Cooling Systems

Semiconductors

Flexible Electronic Systems

3D Printers

MICROFLUIDIC FABRICATION ARTICLES

Peruse some of our related written works on microfluidics trends and their plastics relationships.

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