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Fabrication of microfluidics sensors using a 3D printer
In this project we built-up a 3D printer aiming the fabrication of microfluidic devices. It is based on
the technology of Fused Deposition Modelling, cheaper and simpler than conventional
photolithographic methods to manufacture microchannels, adding flexibility in the development and
integration of sensors and devices. In this case we present a complete sealing case, permitting future
developments of `lab-on-a-chip' devices. We also optimize printing parameters for ABS and PLA
microchannels.