Commercialization of microfluidic devices.

Abstract:

:Microfluidic devices offer automation and high-throughput screening, and operate at low volumes of consumables. Although microfluidics has the potential to reduce turnaround times and costs for analytical devices, particularly in medical, veterinary, and environmental sciences, this enabling technology has had limited diffusion into consumer products. This article analyzes the microfluidics market, identifies issues, and highlights successful commercialization strategies. Addressing niche markets and establishing compatibility with existing workflows will accelerate market penetration.

journal_name

Trends Biotechnol

journal_title

Trends in biotechnology

authors

Volpatti LR,Yetisen AK

doi

10.1016/j.tibtech.2014.04.010

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2014-07-01 00:00:00

pages

347-50

issue

7

eissn

0167-7799

issn

1879-3096

pii

S0167-7799(14)00087-0

journal_volume

32

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