Finer, more complex microfluidic networks achieved by 3D printing

A team of scientists from Singapore has developed a 3D printing technique capable of producing complex microfluidic networks, complete with hierarchical branching and smaller channel dimensions. A collaborative team of scientists from the Singapore University of Technology and Design and the National University of Singapore (both Singapore, Malaysia), has developed a novel approach for the use of 3D printing in the production of microfluidic devices. The project, published in Advanced Materials, investigated opportunities for 3D printing microfluidic devices, concentrating on overcoming challenges associated with the 3D printing of finer, complex networks. Previously, stereolithography has incurred two main limitations, including the...