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A novel monolithic microactuator fabricated by 3D rapid direct manufacture

A novel monolithic microactuator fabricated by 3D rapid direct manufacture
A novel monolithic microactuator fabricated by 3D rapid direct manufacture
In this paper we present the world’s first micropump entirely fabricated using a 3D direct manufacture process based on microstereolithography. The device employs a single pneumatically actuated membrane, with flow rectification provided by a nozzle/diffuser arrangement. A maximum flow rate of just over 2,000 ?l/min was achieved with a pneumatic pressure of 2 PSIG and a stroke rate of 96 Hz. The fabrication of actuator components using stereolithography apparatus (SLA) is a potentially major step towards the realisation of low-cost, disposable, rapid manufactured and fully integrated micro total analysis systems (?TAS).
stereolithography, microfluidic, micropump, additive layer manufacture, 3D printing
1163-1166
King, Philip
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Covington, James
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King, Philip
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Covington, James
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King, Philip and Covington, James (2009) A novel monolithic microactuator fabricated by 3D rapid direct manufacture. Eurosensors XXIII, Lausanne, Switzerland. 06 - 09 Sep 2009. pp. 1163-1166 .

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Abstract

In this paper we present the world’s first micropump entirely fabricated using a 3D direct manufacture process based on microstereolithography. The device employs a single pneumatically actuated membrane, with flow rectification provided by a nozzle/diffuser arrangement. A maximum flow rate of just over 2,000 ?l/min was achieved with a pneumatic pressure of 2 PSIG and a stroke rate of 96 Hz. The fabrication of actuator components using stereolithography apparatus (SLA) is a potentially major step towards the realisation of low-cost, disposable, rapid manufactured and fully integrated micro total analysis systems (?TAS).

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Published date: 31 August 2009
Additional Information: Event Dates: 06-09 September 2009
Venue - Dates: Eurosensors XXIII, Lausanne, Switzerland, 2009-09-06 - 2009-09-09
Keywords: stereolithography, microfluidic, micropump, additive layer manufacture, 3D printing
Organisations: Agents, Interactions & Complexity

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Local EPrints ID: 273098
URI: http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/273098
PURE UUID: 42467d31-e835-4ba2-9a76-2da7f2b97de4

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Date deposited: 11 Jan 2012 12:17
Last modified: 14 Mar 2024 10:19

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Author: Philip King
Author: James Covington

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