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The science of building microminiaturized devices with chambers and tunnels for the containment and flow of fluids. With devices measured at the micrometer level and fluids measured in nanoliters and picoliters, microfluidics devices are widely used in inkjet printer heads and labs on a chip. The latter are used to analyze body fluids for medical purposes. See lab on a chip and nanofluidics. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Microfluidics technology has gained importance in the healthcare business with response to the immense growth in the areas of genomics, high-throughput screening of drug targets, and lead compounds. Irwin Gruverman, CEO and Chairman of MFIC, will present a video/audio program focused on the performance, business and technology accomplishments, and its leadership in high-shear fluid processing, and its Microfluidizer[R] nanomaterials manufacturing equipment worldwide franchise of MFIC's operating subsidiary, Microfluidics Corporation. is using Caliper Life Sciences' LabChip microfluidics technology and industry techniques in an effort to help develop future genetic diagnostic and screening solutions. |
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