Collaboration expands microfluidics design capabilities for diagnostics and research

Microlight3D, a specialist in high-resolution 2D and 3D micro-scale printing systems for scientific and industrial use, has partnered with Eden Tech, a developer of advanced microfluidics technologies, to deliver enhanced design capabilities to researchers and developers working in healthcare, diagnostics and scientific research.

The collaboration brings together Microlight3D’s Smart Print UV system - offering maskless lithography of any 2D shape at micron resolution - with Eden Tech’s intuitive and rapid design application, FLUI'DEVICE. The integrated solution responds to increasing demand for precise, scalable and efficient tools for the design and fabrication of microfluidic devices, molds and structures.

Microfluidic circuits play a critical role in a wide range of applications including medical diagnostics, point-of-care testing, drug delivery and life sciences research. These devices enable manipulation of minute fluid volumes with high precision, supporting faster diagnostics and novel experimental methods.

By licensing FLUI'DEVICE, Microlight3D reinforces its position in the growing microfluidics sector, which is projected to expand at a compound annual growth rate of 12.22% from 2024 to 2030, driven by innovations in diagnostics, drug delivery systems and personalised medicine.

"Microlight3D is excited to partner with Eden Tech, a recognised leader in microfluidics, to bring groundbreaking innovations to the healthcare and research sectors," said Denis Barbier, CEO of Microlight3D. "We are now able to offer customers worldwide a solution for quickly and easily creating high-precision microfluidic designs compatible with the formats used by our machines. This will enable our users to integrate this tool into their current workflow, while streamlining the steps involved.”

The key breakthrough achieved by combining Microlight3D’s Smart Print UV system with the FLUI’DEVICE platform is its ability to produce intricate and highly complex designs with the precision essential for next-generation diagnostic tools, lab-on-a-chip systems and advanced research devices. Through its collaboration with Eden Tech, Microlight3D is making sophisticated microfluidic design and production more accessible to both experienced users and newcomers, while expanding the possibilities for microfluidic circuit innovation.

“We believe that this partnership will set a new benchmark in the field of microfluidics," said Victor Morel Cahoreau, head of sales at Eden Tech. "With healthcare systems and research laboratories increasingly seeking efficient and reliable microfluidic devices, the demand for solutions that integrate precision, scalability and cost-effectiveness has never been greater. This partnership directly addresses these needs by offering solutions that streamline production processes and reduce time-to-market for critical healthcare technologies."

The collaboration offers significant advantages to both novice and experienced users. By combining the intuitive FLUI'DEVICE software with Microlight3D’s Smart Print UV system, design times can be cut by up to 90%, allowing for rapid prototyping and faster development cycles. In addition to time savings, the integrated approach reduces costs and increases accuracy, offering a more scalable, streamlined solution for academic and industrial microfluidics applications.

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