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Recent Advances in Transparent Microelectrode Device Architecture and Fabrication Strategies for Biomedical Applications

Advanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.
Transparent microelectrode arrays enable simultaneous optical and electrical electrophysiology with high spatiotemporal resolution, allowing multimodal observations of dynamic biological systems. Advances in materials and device architectures improve device performance by addressing key trade‐offs between optical transparency, impedance, and ...
Michael Abraham Listyawan, Tran Bach Dang, Chi Cong Nguyen, Yee Lap Pong, Tianruo Guo, Thanh Nho Do, Hoang‐Phuong Phan   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Computational Model for Continuous Cooling of Injection Moulding Processes [PDF]

, 2008
This paper discusses the approaches and techniques used to build a realistic numerical model to analyse the cooling phase of the injection moulding process.
Smith, AG, Wrobel, LC, McCalla, BA, Hornsby, PR, Allan, PS   +4 more
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Liquid Metal Resistive Sensing Architectures for Measuring Diaphragm Strain Responses on Obstructed Surfaces

Advanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.
A liquid metal‐based strain‐sensing architecture to measure the deformation of a circular diaphragm against obstructed surfaces is formulated using finite element modeling and confocal imaging to establish the mechanical framework and is utilized to control diaphragm‐induced confinement on a bead array, as validated by biomolecular loading level ...
Abdullah‐Bin Siddique, Jui‐Hong Weng, Deng‐Kai Yang, Chia‐Fu Chou, Nathan S. Swami   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Surface wettability and tribological performance of Ni-based nanocomposite moulds against polymer materials

Journal of Materials Research and Technology
In the mass-production of microfluidic devices through micro hot embossing/injection moulding, the longevity of mould inserts is influenced by elevated adhesion and friction between the polymer and the mould.
Tianyu Guan, Akshaya Jagannath, Yohann Delaunay, Pieter Daniel Haasbroek, Quanliang Su, Per Magnus Kristiansen, Nan Zhang   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

3D Printing of Soft Robotic Systems: Advances in Fabrication Strategies and Future Trends

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
Collectively, this review systematically examines 3D‐printed soft robotics, encompassing material selections, function integration, and manufacturing methodologies. Meanwhile, fabrication strategies are analyzed in order of increasing complexity, highlighting persistent challenges with proposed solutions.
Changjiang Liu, Bin Cui, Xumin Huang, Xiaoyu (Rayne) Zheng, T. Thang Vo‐Doan, Ruirui Qiao   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Fabrication of ceramic micro-scale hollow components by micro-powder injection moulding [PDF]

, 2012
Rapid developments in microsystem technologies demand ceramic microcomponents of increasing geometrical complexity. State-of-the-art microfabrication routes of ceramics are either limited in geometrical complexity and/or high volume capabilities. This
Alcock, Jeffrey R., Attia, Usama M.
core   +1 more source

A Superlubricated Magnetically Steerable Microcatheter with Integrated Optical and Fluidic Channels

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
A magnetically steerable microcatheter with integrated optical and fluidic channels is developed for multifunctional navigation in tortuous anatomical environments. A surface‐grafted hydrogel coating enables low‐friction actuation. The device demonstrates stable light and fluid delivery during magnetic manipulation, offering a compact platform for ...
Yuntian Du, Ruokun He, Luqi Li, Hesheng Wang, Zhuo‐Chen Ma, Bing Han   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Waveguide Photoactuators: Materials, Fabrication, and Applications

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
Waveguide photoactuators convert guided light into mechanical motion. Their tethered‐flexible design enables minimally invasive surgery and confined‐space robotics. This review aims to guide materials selection, device design, and system integration, accelerating the transition of waveguide photoactuators from laboratory prototypes to versatile ...
Minjie Xi, Hemin Pan, Yang Zong, Yongfeng Mei, Jizhai Cui   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Ultrashort Pulsed Laser Fabrication of High-Performance Polymer-Film-Based Moulds for Rapid Prototyping of Microfluidic Devices

Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing
Microfluidic device prototyping demands rapid, cost-effective, and high-precision mould fabrication, yet ultrashort pulsed laser structuring of polymer inserts remains underexplored.
Pieter Daniël Haasbroek, Mischa Wälty, Michael Grob, Per Magnus Kristiansen   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

THE MICRO INJECTION MOULDING PROCESS FOR POLYMERIC COMPONENTS MANUFACTURING

, 2012
This chapter intends to review the state of the art of micro injection moulding for micro components, to highlight both the potential developments and research gaps of this process. Tool design principles, plastic materials and process parameters commonly reported in literature are critically reviewed towards the identification of the most effective ...
Rossella Surace, Gianluca Trotta, Vincenzo Bellantone, Irene Fassi   +3 more
openaire   +3 more sources