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Rapid and Low-cost Prototyping of Medical Devices Using 3D Printed Molds for Liquid Injection Molding
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2014
We have devised a method for low-cost and rapid prototyping of liquid elastomer rubber injection molded devices by using fused deposition modeling 3D printers for mold design and a modified desiccator as a liquid injection system.
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Rod-based Fabrication of Customizable Soft Robotic Pneumatic Gripper Devices for Delicate Tissue Manipulation
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2016
This protocol describes a rod-based approach, combining 3D-printing and soft lithography techniques for fabricating the soft gripper devices. This approach eliminates the need for an external air source by incorporating a chamber component and reduces the chance of occlusion during the sealing process, particularly for miniaturized pneumatic channels.
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Thermal Measurement Techniques in Analytical Microfluidic Devices
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2015
Here, we present three protocols for thermal measurements in microfluidic devices.
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The Costs and Benefits of Natural Pedagogy
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2023
Source: Laboratories of Nicholaus Noles, Judith Danovitch, and Asheley Landrum—University of Louisville Children have many tools they use over the course of development to learn from adults. Perhaps the earliest tool is imitation, simply copying what they see an adult do or say. However, children actually learn much more effectively than one might expect if they were only imitating. This is because, when it comes to learning and teaching, children and adults have a special relationship.
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Overview of BioMEM Devices
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2023
Bio-microelectromechanical systems, also called BioMEMs, are microscale devices that enable the use of small sample and reagent volumes for diagnostic devices in vivo and in vitro. These devices perform various functions such as filtration, sensing, or synthesis on the microscale, enabling cost savings and improved sensitivity. This video introduces BioMEMs, touches on their use in the bioengineering field, and presents some prominent methods used in fabrication. Additionally, this video...
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Cost reduction comes primarily from simplifying hardware, reducing the number of components, and using accessible materials. The design still applies a physical or biochemical principle to produce a useful measurement, analysis, or biological function. This approach can reduce dependence on extensive infrastructure while preserving practical value for bioengineering research, teaching, or healthcare applications.
Compact, passive designs can operate with limited infrastructure because they reduce the hardware and support systems required for use. Their value lies in applying physical or biochemical principles without depending on complex equipment. This characteristic is especially relevant when researchers or healthcare providers need measurements in settings where conventional laboratory or clinical infrastructure is unavailable.
A low-cost device can generate useful results by incorporating either physical principles, biochemical principles, or both into a simplified design. These principles provide the basis for measurement, analysis, or biological function, while compact construction makes implementation more accessible. In bioengineering, this combination supports practical tools without requiring the full infrastructure associated with conventional equipment.
Accessibility depends on how effectively the design limits hardware complexity, component count, and infrastructure requirements. The use of accessible materials also contributes to practical adoption. These factors influence whether a device can be developed, operated, or adapted in settings with limited resources, making them central considerations during bioengineering design and local innovation.
Development should focus on the intended measurement, analysis, or biological function, then apply the relevant physical or biochemical principle through the simplest suitable hardware arrangement. Reducing unnecessary components and infrastructure can make the resulting system more accessible. This design direction supports rapid prototyping and helps teams adapt bioengineering concepts to practical local needs.
Applications include point-of-care testing, physiological monitoring, laboratory teaching, and rapid prototyping. In point-of-care settings, these devices can support measurements closer to where care is delivered, while educational and prototyping uses help broaden hands-on experimentation. Their relevance increases where conventional equipment is unavailable or unaffordable, allowing more groups to engage with bioengineering technologies.
By lowering barriers to experimentation and healthcare technology, these devices can extend participation in bioengineering research and enable local innovation. Researchers may use them to explore designs, support teaching, or develop tools suited to resource-limited settings. Their broader significance is improved access to essential measurements and diagnostics without relying exclusively on conventional equipment.