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The potential for self-optimisation in the production of nanoparticles has the potential to be transformative for the rapid development of colloidal systems for a wide range of applications, including healthcare, home/personal care and coatings. This meeting should be really interesting and help to build a research community to realise the benefits from the opportunities associated with self-optimisation in the production of nanoparticles.

⚙️ Life as we know it wouldn't be the same without cleanrooms.😊🙅🧪🥼 They aren't just sterile spaces; they're hubs of innovation and precision shaping countless industries. In the latest Technical Discussion at Critical Mass Consulting, LLC, we explore their fascinating history and pivotal role. From Pasteur to Lister to Willis Whitfield🫡, we delve into the origins of germ theory, surgical antiseptics, and cleanroom innovation that built today's tech-driven world. Cleanrooms are unsung heroes in semiconductors, nanotech, healthcare, and biotech, ensuring reliability and safety. Discover airflow's significance and ISO 14644-3 standards in particle control. Join us to explore how cleanrooms define precision. 💡🏭🌬️🔗 What role do you think cleanrooms will play in the future of technology and healthcare? 💭💡 Read the full blogpost below👇 https://lnkd.in/gkx_jfrU 👆👆👆👆👆👆👆 #CleanroomInnovation #TechPrecision #ParticleControl

💡 What’s Next for Microfluidics in 2024? 💧 As we dive deeper into 2024, we’re seeing exciting trends emerge in the world of microfluidics! From more precise organ-on-chip systems to breakthrough drug discovery applications, the possibilities are endless. 🚀 At Life on a Chip, we’re excited to be part of these advancements and can’t wait to share some of our new developments with you soon. Stay tuned! 👀 What trends are you most excited about for 2024? Let’s discuss in the comments! 👇 #LifeOnAChip #Microfluidics #OrganOnChip #DrugDiscovery #2024Trends #Innovation

🌟 Success Story Spotlight: Lucero Bio 🌟 MedPhab is a European pilot line that helps companies accelerate their photonics medical device development. 🔝 The interest in microfluidics has surged due to their critical role in diagnostics, sensors, and prototyping. Traditional manufacturing processes are effective but often costly and complex. MedPhab is dedicated to finding innovative, cost-effective fabrication methods. 💯 Lucero Bio participated in our open call to develop scalable fabrication of microfluidic well plates. The project aims to transition from hand-molded chips to mass-producible well plate structures, adhering to the industrial 384-well-plates standard while offering bespoke micromanipulation tools for high-throughput drug screening. Learn more about the success story in the video below or visit our booth during ADLM 2024 (28 July - 1 August, Chicago, USA), booth 4945. Partners involved: JOANNEUM RESEARCH, VTT Photonics21 #photonics #photonicseu #medtech #medicaldevices

We are pleased to inform you that our #BioProS partner Microfluidics Innovation Center (MIC) presented a poster on "Microfabrication of high-resolution poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) microfluidic devices" at the recent NBTE conference (https://nbte.nl/), which we would also like to share with you 🚀   In the field of microfluidics, the technology has made considerable progress in recent years and offers a wide range of potential applications. The main objective of this project was to develop a simple and innovative protocol for the fabrication of a multifunctional microfluidic device made of PMMA. The poster describes in detail the materials and methods used and provides insights into the results achieved. 🧪   The poster not only highlights the results to date, but also discusses the conclusions and future prospects, highlighting the potential impact and opportunities for the future. 🌈 🔎 If you are interested in testing the new thermoplastics chip fabrication pack, feel free to reach out to Dr Marlene Kopf https://lnkd.in/eqqcMEuB   We look forward to sharing further updates and insights from our collaborative efforts with you. Stay tuned for further developments! #horizonEU #research #project #biotechnology #PMMA #Microfluidics

🎤 Hear from our CTO, Richard Hammond, as he presents: "Droplet Microfluidics for Single Cell Analysis: Present and Future" at the 2024 SLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) Microscale Innovation in Life Sciences Symposium in Cambridge, UK! 📅 When? Thursday, September 12th 📍 Where? AstraZeneca Discovery Centre, Cambridge, UK Presentation Overview: Droplet microfluidics—the generation and manipulation of small-volume droplets in carrier fluids—has become a key tool for single cell analysis. However, developing robust and user-friendly systems involves more than just microfluidics alone. In his talk, Richard will explore the challenges Sphere Fluidics has overcome to achieve current high-performance systems and highlight the exciting innovations needed to push the boundaries of droplet microfluidics even further. 🔗 Find out more about the event here: https://bit.ly/4dVMfMr We hope to see you there! #SLAS2024 #Microfluidics #LifeSciences #Innovation #SingleCellAnalysis #Biotech #SphereFluidics

We're thrilled to share the results of our recent collaboration with the University of Zaragoza! Together, we explored innovative devices inspired by our Be-Transflow system. This study focused on reducing inert materials in microfluidic chips while preserving optimal cellular distribution and improving cell-cell contact—paving the way for more efficient and advanced research tools in the biotech industry. You can check the full post at https://lnkd.in/dAAB8QiH. At Beonchip, we’re committed to driving technological advancements that accelerate scientific discovery. Stay tuned for more updates on how we’re shaping the future of biotech! #BiotechInnovation #Microfluidics #ResearchCollaboration #CellularDistribution #Beonchip #BeTransflow #Mesh #Macropore #Cellcontact

🔬- User story: Based on your previous experience, you're asked to collaborate on optimizing microfluidic channel designs for a biochip/flowcell application. 💡 Using advanced optimization techniques, you developed a method to enhance the performance of microfluidic devices by maximizing flow rate, minimizing pressure drop, and improving mixing efficiency. 🌊 🔍- Explanation: The approach involves defining an objective function that encapsulates key performance metrics of the microfluidic channel, including flow rate, pressure drop, and mixing efficiency. The design space was systematically explored by analyzing an objective function and identifying optimal solutions, such as the optimal minima. In the following plot, the optimization landscape is visualized using a contour plot, which provides insights into the relationship between design variables (such as channel width and height) and performance metrics. This visualization allows us to pinpoint design space regions that correspond to optimal performance, enabling us to make informed design decisions. Furthermore, the optimal solution is marked on the plot, indicating the specific channel width and height combination that maximizes performance according to the defined objective function. This information is invaluable for refining microfluidic channel designs and enhancing their functionality for various biomedical applications. Objective functions are a significant step forward in microfluidics, offering new possibilities for diagnostic assays, drug delivery systems, and lab-on-a-chip technologies, including sequencing flowcells, biochips, microarrays, and molecular diagnostic point-of-care devices. 🚀💊 #BiomedicalEngineering #Biotech #Microfluidics #Biochip #Flowcell #Optimization #ResearchBreakthroughs

🎥 Explore Essential pro through the expert lens of KOL Dr Jose M de la Torre Hernández. Discover why he thinks that not all DCBs are the same, and why Essential pro provides the results that he needs for his patients: https://lnkd.in/dmkPi_SN 🚀 Because Essential pro is empowered by TransferTech nanotechnology, the cornerstone of its superior performance. This advanced multi-layer coating minimizes drug loss during navigation, allowing for rapid drug transfer, lower stress during expansion, and long-term efficacy. 🧭 Thanks to Hydrax technology, Essential Pro offers a premium deliverability distal and tortuous vessel. Because not all DCBs are the same. #DrugCoatedBalloon #VascularHealth #iVascular #Innovation #MedicalTechnology #Essentialpro

Library preparation automation Automated preparation for streamlined answers The range of devices available from Oxford Nanopore enables sequencing at every scale — from the single-use Flongle Flow Cell generating 1-2 Gbases of data, right through to the PromethION 48 with terabase-scale outputs. Automation of library preparation can help throughout this range. It improves the overall consistency of results, supporting robust and standardised workflows, which enables increased sample throughput for medium- and large-scale projects, such as large cohort studies. Our streamlined library preparation kits are easy to automate, and protocols are available for a range of liquid handlers. https://lnkd.in/gDUjbd67