Research In SIMTech
Microfluidics and MedTech Devices (MMD)
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
- Spill off on Skin-on-chip technology – Revivo
- Microfluidic platform for automated IVF - KK Hospital
- Droplet encapsulation technology licensed to the pharmaceutical industry
- Joint lab with Inzign on manufacturing process development
- Microfluidics manufacturing process, such as bonding licensed to the PE industry
- 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
Key Facilities
- ISO 13485 certified foundry
- Plastic micromachining
- PCR lab
- Bio-testing, cell culturing & bacterial handling facilities