Abstract

It’s the Economy – Industrial Aspects of Organ-on-a-Chip Device Manufacturing

Holger Becker, Chief Scientific Officer, microfluidic ChipShop GmbH

While academic activities in the organ-on-a-chip field have multiplied in recent years, it becomes apparent that translating academic results into commercially viable products can be challenging. This is even more true for such devices which require a generically multidisciplinary approach, combining application know-how with surface chemistry, microfabrication and materials technology. In this presentation, we will give an overview over available solutions for such products and explain classical pitfalls on the way from the academic laboratory bench to an industrial product.