Use Case of Elveflow’s Custom Microfluidic Instruments

MicroMed Solutions – Advancing Microfluidic Device Development with Elveflow

About MicroMed Solutions

MicroMed Solutions, a division of LasX Industries, is a full-service Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) that leverages microfluidic technology and thin-film laser converting to bring diagnostic and lab-on-a-chip devices to the market. Additionally, specializing in transitioning prototypes to manufacturable devices, MicroMed Solutions provides comprehensive guidance with a deep understanding of the medical device regulatory landscape and boasts ISO 13485 certification.

“The Elveflow system was easy to set up and quickly integrate into our testing processes! The system has allowed our engineering team to test more designs and rapidly build their capabilities and advance our technology!”

Jon Craven, Program Manager

The Role of Elveflow

Elveflow’s OB1 Flow Controller plays a critical role in MicroMed Solutions’ operations by enabling precise testing of microfluidic designs. Indeed, it supports both client projects and internal technology advancements, providing the reliability and accuracy necessary for high-quality development.

The Challenge

MicroMed Solutions sought a cost-effective method to rapidly and precisely test microfluidic designs. More specifically, the company utilizes thin-film multilayer laminates to create three-dimensional microfluidic networks, which incorporate functional features like electrode arrays, dried and lyophilized reagents, and membrane materials for sample processing. These complex systems are used for a range of life science applications including single-cell genomics, protein analysis, and disease detection. As a consequence, they needed a solution that would accelerate development timelines and reduce manufacturing errors, ultimately optimizing their prototyping and production processes.

The Solution

By integrating Elveflow’s OB1 Flow Controller into their workflows, MicroMed Solutions achieved:

Rapid testing of new microfluidic designs.
Enhanced precision in flow control.
Streamlined prototyping processes to minimize costly errors.

MicroMed Solutions found the following features of Elveflow’s system particularly beneficial:

Multiple channels with individually controlled outputs: This feature allowed for greater design complexity testing.
Ease of integration: The system was easy to set up and quickly became an essential part of their testing processes.
Enhanced demonstration capabilities: With Elveflow, MicroMed Solutions significantly increased the number of demonstrations presented to clients, leveraging videos and improved visualizations to highlight their manufacturing capabilities.

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The Future with Elveflow

Looking ahead, MicroMed Solutions plans to expand their use of Elveflow systems to further enhance their testing capabilities. Notably, the company aims to continuously advance their microfluidic design and manufacturing processes, ensuring they remain at the forefront of point-of-care device development.

Why Partner with MicroMed Solutions and Elveflow?

MicroMed Solutions offers end-to-end microfluidic manufacturing services, providing fully developed consumables that incorporate multiple materials, onboarded reagents, electrical and optical detection elements, and 3D fluidic structures. As a result, their partnership with Elveflow ensures:

Cutting-edge equipment to test designs with precision.
Rapid iteration capabilities to shorten development timelines.
Cost-effective solutions that reduce pain points in the development process.

Take-Home message

Through their collaboration with Elveflow, MicroMed Solutions has successfully enhanced their microfluidic design and manufacturing workflows, accelerating innovation and delivering high-quality point-of-care devices to market faster and more efficiently. If you’re looking to develop microfluidic solutions with precision and efficiency, reach out to MicroMed Solutions and Elveflow!