Improve Microfluidics Production with 3D AG's Custom Nickel Shim
Achieve Precision and Scalability Without Manufacturing Challenges
Microfluidics device manufacturing often faces significant obstacles. Inconsistent replication of microchannels, limited scalability for high-volume production, and costly mold reworks can lead to delays, increased expenses, and compromised quality. These challenges hinder your ability to deliver reliable microfluidic devices for research or commercial applications.
3D AG’s nickel shim electroforming technology is engineered to overcome these barriers. Our high-precision nickel shims, crafted through advanced electroforming, deliver submicron accuracy for flawless microchannel replication across thousands of cycles. Designed for durability and scalability, these shims streamline your production process, enabling high-throughput manufacturing without sacrificing quality.
Our free white paper, “Revolutionizing Microfluidics with Nickel Shim Electroforming,” provides expert strategies for optimizing your manufacturing workflow, from reducing defects to scaling production efficiently.
A collaborative journey through advanced technologies in glass laser micro-fabrication,
electroforming, and injection muolding.
Faster production timelines to meet project deadlines and accelerate research.
Reduced costs by minimizing mold reworks and material waste.
Confidence in scaling output to meet growing demand with consistent quality.
Flexibility to create innovative microfluidic designs for diverse applications.
All steps to achieve structure fidelity in mass-scale production
The technology most suitable for mass-scale production will dictate the details of earlier phases, such as mastering and tool manufacturing.
Unlocking precision: 3D AG’s nickel shims for high-quality molding
Discover the technology behind 3D AG’s process, where a nickel shim is electroformed to a precise thickness for using it as a mould in an injection moulding process. The result is the creation of high-precision moulds that enable the production of complex and quality components.
An optimal value chain for replicating microstructures
Through the publication of this whitepaper, we proudly demonstrate an efficient and cost-effective process chain—from glass to nickel to polymer—for the production of microfluidic devices.
This achievement is the result of a successful collaboration between FEMTOPrint, 3D AG, and FHNW.
The success of this process is based on the effective collaboration among all the parties, working together to create a model production system that enables large-scale manufacturing.
Marek Krehel
CTO of 3D AG
