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Rapid three-dimensional manufacturing of microfluidic structures using a scanning laser system.
- Source :
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Applied Physics Letters . 9/20/2004, Vol. 85 Issue 12, p2426-2428. 3p. 3 Diagrams, 1 Graph. - Publication Year :
- 2004
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Abstract
- This letter introduces a three-dimensional manufacturing approach to the rapid processing of microfluidic structures using a scanning laser system. This technique takes advantage of the nonuniform distribution of laser power along its incident axis. The laser processing perpendicular to the specimen surface is realized by fine-tuning focus levels and laser intensity. A large number of microfluidic components such as cantilevered valves, embedded channels, and other shapes requiring gaps between layers are demonstrated in a single layer. With this process, a class of microstructures with designed-in functionalities can be developed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00036951
- Volume :
- 85
- Issue :
- 12
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Applied Physics Letters
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 14546643
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1793342