Workshop: Microfluidics and Lab-on-a-chip technologies

When

24^th Jul -24^th Apr 2017
2pm-6pm

Where

Philadelphia
Singh Center

Microfluidics and Lab-on-a-chip technologies for commercial product development: strategies, technologies, markets and applications

Learning Objectives

Understand the role of microfluidics technology in the development of new products.
Learn about development and modularisation strategies in product development.
Understand different microfabrication methods for low and high volume production.
Understand economic aspects in the development and manufacturing of Lab-on-a-chip devices and systems.
Learn about examples of successful and unsuccessful microfluidic product introductions.
Understand the current state of the markets and obstacles in the commercialization process.
Get an overview on current trends in LOC research.

Topics and Course Organisation

Introduction
Challenges in product development
Case studies
Commercialization issues
Materials and microfabrication methods
Application and products
Design Advice
Conclusions

Venue

Join us at the Singh Center

THE WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD AT THE SINGH CENTER.

JOIN US FOR A DRINKS RECEPTION AND TOUR OF THIS OUTSTANDING FACILITY AT 6 PM.

Located in Philadelphia, PA, the Singh Center for Nanotechnology is a nanotechnology and microfluidics research center that opens its doors to all of academia and industry. The Singh Center currently houses over 90+ pieces of instrumentation for the fabrication, characterization and measurement of nanomaterials and devices in a new state of the art building specifically designed for nanotechnology research.