Micronit Microfluidics B.v.

Micronit Microfluids B.v.

Wilfred Buesink

Marko Theodoor Blom

Ronny Van't Oever

Marinus Bernardus Olde Riekerink

Ronny Van 't Oever

Arenda Hendrika Jacoba Koelewijn-Hubers

The invention relates to a method for manufacturing microfluidic chips having at least one capillary for through-flow of a fluid, comprising the steps of: The invention further relates to a device for functionalizing microfluidic chips having at least one capillary for through-flow of a fluid, said device comprising a material holder for holding a starting material in a fixed position during functionalization, said material holder comprising at least one inlet connector for connecting at least one shared capillary formed in the starting material to a functionalization fluid supply. The invention further relates to a microfluidic chip and a device for holding a microfluidic chip.

Method for manufacturing microfluidic chips, device for functionalizing microfluidic chips, microfluidic chip and device for holding a microfluidic chip

A system for fluidic coupling and uncoupling of fluidic conduits and a microfluidic chip, wherein the fluidic conduits are connected mechanically to a first structural part and the microfluidic chip is carried by a second structural part. The structural parts are moved perpendicularly toward and away from each other by means of a mechanism provided for this purpose. Outer ends of the fluidic conduits can thus be moved over a determined distance substantially perpendicularly to the outer surface of the microfluidic chip and connecting openings in the outer surface of the microfluidic chip. This enables accurate realization of fluidic coupling and uncoupling without the occurrence of undesirable moments of force and with minimal risk of damage to the fluidic conduits or the connecting openings. With such system requirements which can be set in respect of convenience, speed, temperature resistance, sealing, chemical resistance, reproducibility and so forth, can be fulfilled.

Device and method for fluidic coupling of fluidic conduits to a microfluidic chip, and uncoupling thereof

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Wilfred Buesink