Includes: Rapid Prototyping, Glass, Polymer, Paper, Silicon, Metal

Entries from Microfluidics Consortium Members

Cost effective consumables in glass

With more than 50 years of experience in the fields of optics and metrology IMT is well positioned in the intersection of microfluidic and photonics to act as a development partner as well as a large scale manufacturer of glass consumables for microfluidic and biophotonic applications, e.g. LOAC, DNA analysis, microarrays, single cell analysis.

We are able to fulfil the complex technical requirements by applying our expertise in microstructuring and miniaturisation to meet the need for continuously smaller and more complex (sub-) microstructures on and in glass as well as optical coatings.

By implementing automated equipment from the semiconductor industry we achieve economies of scale hitherto unreached in the field of consumables in glass.

Competences include:

Nano- and Micro-structures on and in glass;
microchannels; through-holes;
(integrated-) electrodes and wave-guides;
patterned metallic and di-electric optical coatings;
photo-structurable coatings;
Fusion-, adhesive-bonding;
Glass machining;
In-house manufacture of photomasks;
Fully automated process line for 200mm wafers;
100 employees;
1300 m²clean room

Micronit

Micronit Microfluidics is a leading company in design, development and manufacturing of lab-on-a-chip devices in glass, silicon, polymer or hybrid materials. Micronit focuses on rapid prototyping of microfluidic devices as well as on manufacturing in high volume. Further we are capable of integrating different functionalities like electrodes, pumps and valves. Moreover, we provide special developed tools for the connection from the chip to laboratory equipment.

With our technologies, Micronit is a proven key supplier to life sciences and chemistry markets worldwide with products for e.g. DNA analysis, medical tests, analytical instrumentation and space technology

Citrogene

At Citrogene, we redefine glass micromachining through proprietary technologies that deliver exceptional precision and scalability. With nearly a decade of experience and collaborations with over 300 companies, we specialize in the design and manufacture of microfluidic devices, lab-on-a-chip systems, and biosensors. Our advanced processes achieve resolutions as fine as 30 µm, providing custom solutions that integrate essential functionalities such as electrodes, pumps, and valves.

We work with both glass and silicon, materials that offer unique properties including mechanical strength, impermeability, optical transmission, biocompatibility, and recyclability, supporting environmental sustainability.

From rapid prototyping to high-volume production, we provide efficient, scalable solutions tailored to meet our clients’ diverse needs. Our applications extend across DNA analysis, medical diagnostics, flow cells, and more.

Citrogene combines unmatched precision with a commitment to delivering custom solutions, supporting projects from R&D through to mass production. Trusted by innovators across the semiconductor industry, we ensure your designs achieve the precision and reliability needed to thrive in this fast-evolving sector.