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High Throughput Microfluidic Rapid and Low Cost Prototyping Packaging Methods
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2013
In this article we describe different techniques for microfluidic rapid prototyping platforms. The proposed techniques are based on ultraviolet (UV) sensitive and temperature curing epoxies, polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) based tubing, wire-bonding, and anisotropic adhesive films. The assembling procedures presented are developed for both one-time use devices as well as reusable microfluidic systems.
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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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Concepts and Prototypes
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2025
The human nervous system handles vast amounts of information by translating sensory stimuli into neural impulses, which the brain processes, creating thoughts expressed through language or stored as memories. The brain also synthesizes information from emotions and memories, which significantly influence thoughts and behaviors. This intricate process creates a comprehensive mental picture. The brain organizes this information using concepts, which are mental categories grouping linguistic data,...
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Rapid, Enzymatic Methods for Amplification of Minimal, Linear Templates for Protein Prototyping using Cell-Free Systems
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2021
The study describes a protocol for creating large (µg-mg) quantities of DNA for protein screening campaigns from synthetic gene fragments without cloning or using living cells. The minimal template is enzymatically digested and circularized and then amplified using isothermal rolling circle amplification. Cell-free expression reactions could be performed with the unpurified product.
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Detection and Removal of Nuclease Contamination During Purification of Recombinant Prototype Foamy Virus Integrase
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2017
Recombinant prototype foamy virus integrase protein is often contaminated with a bacterial nuclease during purification. This method identifies nuclease contamination and removes it from the final preparation of the enzyme.
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The workflow begins with a computer-aided design that guides fabrication, particularly additive manufacturing, where a structure is built layer by layer. This digital-to-physical link lets engineers modify the design, produce another version, and compare results during development rather than waiting for full-scale production, supporting faster refinement of medical and laboratory components.
Material selection depends on the properties required by the intended design, including mechanical strength, chemical behavior, and biological compatibility. These criteria help align the fabricated object with its use, whether it must function as a medical device, laboratory tool, tissue-engineering scaffold, or patient-specific implant. Choosing materials deliberately also supports meaningful performance testing.
Each fabrication and testing cycle provides information about performance, manufacturability, and biological compatibility before full-scale production. Engineers can use those findings to refine the design while changes remain relatively quick and material use stays lower. This early evaluation reduces development time and helps identify limitations before committing to a final version.
Rapid Prototyping emphasizes creating and evaluating preliminary physical models or functional parts before full-scale production. That intermediate stage gives engineers an opportunity to assess whether a design can be manufactured and whether it performs as intended. By exposing problems earlier, the approach can reduce material waste and shorten the path toward a refined design.
A typical workflow starts with a computer-aided design, followed by material selection based on mechanical, chemical, or biological requirements. The design is then fabricated, often layer by layer through additive manufacturing, and evaluated for performance, manufacturability, and biological compatibility. Results from testing guide revisions, allowing the cycle to continue until the design is improved.
The method supports development of medical devices, tissue-engineering scaffolds, laboratory tools, and patient-specific implants. Its value comes from connecting customized digital designs with early physical evaluation, allowing researchers to examine function and compatibility before full-scale production. In bioengineering, this can support designs tailored to particular use requirements while limiting unnecessary fabrication and development time.