Dr. Jing Chen has accumulated over 27 years of experience in research and development in the fields of MEMS, Microfluidics, and Manufacturing Engineering. He earned his PhD in Microelectronics from Tsinghua University in 2002 and subsequently held the position of a research fellow at the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor. His career includes a sixteen-year tenure as a professor at Peking University, during which he made significant contributions to the academic world. He is the author and co-author of 6 books and has published more than 180 internationally recognized papers. Dr. Chen's innovative work has led him to hold over 100 patents. In 2014, Dr. Chen founded HiComp, a pioneering company specializing in the development and manufacturing of high-quality microfluidic and lab-on-a-chip products for various industries, including clinical diagnostics, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and environmental monitoring.
Scaling Up PDMS Microfluidic Chips: Prototyping, Production Challenges, and Transition to Injection Molding
Wednesday, 29 November 2023 at 17:30
Add to Calendar ▼2023-11-29 17:30:002023-11-29 18:30:00Europe/LondonScaling Up PDMS Microfluidic Chips: Prototyping, Production Challenges, and Transition to Injection MoldingLab-on-a-Chip and Microfluidics World Congress 2023 in Laguna Hills, CaliforniaLaguna Hills, CaliforniaSELECTBIOenquiries@selectbiosciences.com
This talk covers the spectrum of PDMS microfluidic chip manufacturing, spanning from initial prototyping to mass production and the transition to plastic injection molding. It begins with an exploration of various prototyping methods and their practical applications, followed by an overview of the demand for volume PDMS chip production and its applications in life science. Challenges in scaling up from prototyping to mass production are examined, encompassing mold issues, consistency, and scalability, along with strategies for overcoming these obstacles. Furthermore, the talk delves into emerging trends in PDMS manufacturing and the potential of PDMS injection molding. A detailed case study illustrates a successful transition from PDMS to injection-molded microfluidic chips, showcasing the benefits of enhanced production efficiency and reduced costs.
