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This series will focus on integration of an assay from standard laboratory ware, e.g. a microtiter plate, and ‘porting’ it into a microfluidic cartridge. The assay protocol will be managed through an instrument interface, usually a small benchtop or handheld product. To develop a design concept for the overall cartridge, the assay workflow integration needs to be addressed in a step-wise fashion. Whether the assay protocol is a sandwich immune assays, PCR, and cell-based assays, the same considerations apply in the design development. The objective is to create a set of cartridge specifications that will enable design for manufacture while delivering…

“On behalf of the organizing committee for the SoCal Micro and Nanofluidics Symposium, I want to thank you and ALine for your generous support this year. The meeting was a great success and we were very excited to present the $250 awards.  David Li from UCI won the Best Oral Presentation Award, and Janay Kong from UCLA won the Best Poster Presentation Award.” ALine is proud to support students in the UC system who are pursuing careers in biomedical engineering. We look forward to next year’s symposium.

The 4th annual SoCal Micro & Nanofluidics Symposium will be held at UC Santa Barbara this Thursday and Friday, Aug. 24-25, 2017. The symposium brings together students and faculty from across the UC system.  ALine is sponsoring two awards for the best presentations by students, as well as supporting the symposium generally. Speakers spanning mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, chemistry, neuroscience and bioengineering will present their work and discuss the future of micro and nanofluidics in biotechnology and medicine. Dr. Levine, President and CEO of ALine commented, “Even though I run a company, I still think of myself as a scientist, and…

Integrate pneumatically controlled valves, pumps, metering channels, vents, and bubble mitigation strategies using ALine’s engineered components to add fluid circuit functionality to your microfluidic design. You provide a schematic of your desired workflow, we provide an efficient and scalable microfluidic circuit chip design integrated with instrument control and an actuation routine. These well-characterized engineered components have been incorporated into tens of thousands of devices over the last ten years. Our technical articles demonstrate their reliable performance over a range of conditions. ALine On-Board Fluidic Components Pressure (psi) Area (mm2) Volume (uL) Specs Valves -10 to +25 6.0 to 10 0.3 to 0.5 <…