A scalable microdevice fabrication method for low resource environments via 3D printing

Philip Measor

doi:10.1117/12.3002013

12 March 2024 A scalable microdevice fabrication method for low resource environments via 3D printing

Philip Measor

Proceedings Volume 12832, Optics and Biophotonics in Low-Resource Settings X; 1283202 (2024) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3002013
Event: SPIE BiOS, 2024, San Francisco, California, United States

Abstract

A scalable method of fabricating microscale devices in a low resource environment is shown using 3D printing. Microdevices are typically fabricated using silicon microfabrication techniques that require high resources, such as a cleanroom, that inhibits device fabrication in low resource environments. In this work, the use of 3D printing to make microfluidic devices for particle sorting, PCR detection and low-loss integrated waveguides is reviewed. The demonstrations are all performed in a low resource environment, without the use of a cleanroom, with an inexpensive custom 3D printer and off-the-shelf resin. The microdevices are made within a few minutes with training at the sophomore undergraduate level. This demonstrated a scalable fabrication method that is inexpensive, quick and facile.

Conference Presentation

(2024) Published by SPIE. Downloading of the abstract is permitted for personal use only.

Citation Download Citation

Philip Measor "A scalable microdevice fabrication method for low resource environments via 3D printing", Proc. SPIE 12832, Optics and Biophotonics in Low-Resource Settings X, 1283202 (12 March 2024); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3002013

ACCESS THE FULL ARTICLE

INSTITUTIONAL
Select your institution to access the SPIE Digital Library.

SELECT YOUR INSTITUTION

PERSONAL
Sign in with your SPIE account to access your personal subscriptions or to use specific features such as save to my library, sign up for alerts, save searches, etc.

PERSONAL SIGN IN

No SPIE Account? Create one

PURCHASE THIS CONTENT

SUBSCRIBE TO DIGITAL LIBRARY

50 downloads per 1-year subscription

Members: $195

Non-members: $335 ADD TO CART

25 downloads per 1 - year subscription

Members: $145

Non-members: $250 ADD TO CART

PURCHASE SINGLE ARTICLE

Includes PDF, HTML & Video, when available