Rapid and Low-Cost Microfluidic Devices Fabricated Using a 3D Printer

Microfluidic has emerged as a strong tool in several domains, including biology, chemistry, and medicine. However, manufacturing microfluidic devices using traditional techniques such as photolithography and soft lithography may be costly and time-consuming. In this research, we described a low-cost microfluidic device production approach based on a 3D printer. The 3D printer employs digital light precision technology to produce microfluidic devices with extreme precision and accuracy. Using this technology, microfluidic devices are created, showcasing its potential for usage in lab-on-a-chip and sensor applications. Our findings show that the 3D printer can produce high-quality microfluidic devices for a substantially cheaper cost than previous approaches.