Abstract

Surface Preparation for Microfluidic and Biomedical Devices

Bill Moffat, CTO & Founder, Yield Engineering Systems, Inc (YES)

This presentation traces YES’s experience in modifying surfaces for microfluidics and biomedical devices, from the company’s work on surface tension modification using silane chemistry in the semiconductor industry, to plasma surface modification in the semiconductor industry, to extensive silane chemistry modification in the microfluidic and biotech industry, to combination plasma and silane deposition equipment for both industries.