RESEARCH IN SIMTECH

INTRODUCTION

Microfluidics and MedTech Devices (MMD) group develop the capabilities of the microfluidics research foundry, enabling the development of customized plastic chip molding, bonding, assembly and testing. The group establish various microfluidics platforms such as molecule diagnostics, blood analysis and rapid sample processing in supporting product development in MedTech industry.

Focus Research Areas

• Microfluidics Manufacturing Process Development 
• Lab-On-Chip
• Biofluidics Processing & Sample Preparation 
• Droplet Microfluidics

RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS

1. Spill off on Skin-on-chip technology – Revivo
   
2. Microfluidic platform for automated IVF - KK Hospital
3. Droplet encapsulation technology licensed to pharmaceutical industry
4. Joint lab with Inzign on manufacturing process development
5. Microfluidics manufacturing process such as bonding licensed to PE industry
6. Joint lab with Perkin Elmer on product development

KEY TECHNOLOGIES

• Point of care test on molecular diagnostics and immunoassay
• Droplet microfluidics
• Organ-on-chip
• Plastic chip molding, bonding, assembly and testing

• ISO 13485 certified foundry
• Plastic micromachining
• PCR lab
• Bio-testing, cell culturing & bacterial handling facilities