Beta Pack

PARTICLE trap pack

Elveflow introduces a comprehensive solution crafted for researchers, scientists, and innovators who aim to attain unparalleled command over their hydrodynamic particle trapping experiments. 

Achieve extended observation with particle confinement and manipulation, all without the need for surface immobilization.or laser trapping This beta pack empowers researchers to confine and manipulate particles at the micro- and nano-scale within a fluidic environment, eliminating the need for intricate systems like electrical or electromagnetic approaches. This technique harnesses fluid flow to generate precise forces for particle trapping, enabling dynamic analysis and manipulation. As a result, the Elveflow system facilitates the manipulation of biological cells, microorganisms, and colloidal particles.

Elveflow’s equipment enables high standards of precision and versatility for your experiments. That’s why our Stokes Trap Creation Pack is meticulously designed to provide scientists with a set of innovative tools to design and exploit hydrodynamic traps with remarkable ease and precision.

WHY USE ELVEFLOW?

The beta pack offers great advantages in the research and industrial sector since it offers greater efficiency and better results since it simulates a friendly microenvironment.

KEY ADVANTAGES:

• Our high-precision flow control system guarantees customized fluid dynamics, establishing optimal conditions for your hydrodynamic experiments.
• With Elveflow Pressure Controller you have exceptional precision and control over fluid dynamics, allowing you to create finely tuned, precise trapping conditions.
• Elveflow’s system can be easily adapted to different particle types and sizes, offering greater flexibility compared to the limitations of traditional methods.
• Minimize human error with our contactless system for consistent and reliable data. Achieve precise particle manipulation to accelerate processes and enhance experiment efficiency.
• Utilize Elveflow’s software tools for real-time data analysis and visualization of your experiments. Evaluate particle movement and behavior using various optical microscopy techniques.
• Reduced Experimental Complexity: Elveflow’s user-friendly software interface and APIs simplify the creation and maintenance of hydrodynamic traps. Streamline experiment setup and scaling, saving time and effort in comparison to traditional methods.
• Literature already exists with our instruments. You can check the following articles:

References

1. Research: Controlled collision of Hele-Shaw drops in extensional flow using a six-port microfluidic device (2023)
   Authors: Aysan Razzaghi and Arun Ramachandran
2. Research: Symmetry-group-protected microfluidics for multiplexed stress-free manipulations (2023)
   Authors: Jeremias Gonzalez, Ajay Gopinathan, and Bin Liu
3. Research: Conformational dynamics and phase behavior of lipid vesicles in a precisely controlled extensional flow (2019)
   Author: Dinesh Kumar, Channing M. Ritcher and Charles Schroeder

Save time and streamline your workflow by eliminating the need for additional steps or complex trapping methods

Particle trap setup

We provide you with all the instruments to quickly adapt a new flow control system onto your Stokes Trap System. One of the possible configurations is shown in the following setup:

Our pack includes:

• OB1 Flow Controller
• Several Falcon reservoirs
• All the necessary fittings to connect to your system
• Microfluidic chip of your choice (We can advise you on the best chip as well, in case you don’t have a defined one yet. We also offer technical support and training to help researchers get started with their experiments)
• ESI Software
• Software development tools and communication protocols
• User guides
• Installation and training

Our beta pack includes all the components needed to set up a controlled model. Explore our Pressure Controller OB1 and discover how it can transform your Stokes Trap experiments.

Contact our experts to answer any questions about this pack and how it can match your specifications!