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
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King, Philip
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Covington, James
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31 August 2009
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.
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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
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Event Dates: 06-09 September 2009
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Eurosensors XXIII, Lausanne, Switzerland, 2009-09-06 - 2009-09-09
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stereolithography, microfluidic, micropump, additive layer manufacture, 3D printing
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Local EPrints ID: 273098
URI: http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/273098
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Philip King
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James Covington
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