Studying Microparticles on the ISS
LabSmith application noteA team from the University of Louisville will be using LabSmith uProcess microfluidic components and Microscopes to study microparticle suspension on the International Space Station (ISS). … Read more
Step-by-Step Microfluidics Education
LabSmith application noteLabSmith educational kit includes step-by-step instruction and support videos help students learn fluid routing, automation and scripting tasks. … Read more
Sensirion Flow Sensor Control with uProcess
LabSmith application noteThis note shows how to use LabSmith uProcess components and software with a Sensirion flow sensor to develop a continuous-flow system with constant, set pressure. … Read more
Degassing a Microfluidic System
LabSmith application noteDissolved gas and trapped air bubbles in a microfluidic system can affect repeatability and stability. Degassing a fluid system is easy using a LabSmith Breadboard Reservoir or Chip Reservoir. … Read more
uProcess Software: Adding a new Interface
LabSmith application noteA Video Tutorial showing how to connect your LabSmith EIB200 to the uProcess software. Watch Here … Read more
Particle-based molecular separation
A particle-based microfluidic molecular separation integrating surface-enhanced Raman scattering sensing for purine derivatives analysisYi-Ying Wang, Ho-Wen Cheng, Kai-Wei Chang, Jessie Shiue, Juen-Kai Wang, Yuh-Lin Wang & Nien-Tsu Huang
A PMMS–SERS system enables sensitive analyte detection, with benefits for applications requiring bacteria identification and quantification. … Read more
LSPR sensor for multiplex inflammatory biomarker detection
Localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) sensor integrated automated microfluidic system for multiplex inflammatory biomarker detectionJhih-Siang Chen, Pin-Fan Chen, Hana Tzu-Han Lina and Nien-Tsu Huang
A localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) sensor enables inflammatory biomarker detection, with benefits for immune status monitoring, and diagnosis of inflammatory diseases. … Read more
Approaches for microfluidics use by non-experts in clinical settings
Clinical translation of microfluidic sensor devices: focus on calibration and analytical robustnessby Sally A. N. Gowers, Michelle L. Rogers, Marsilea A. Booth, Chi L. Leong, Isabelle C. Samper, Tonghathai Phairatana, Sharon L. Jewell, Clemens Pahl, Anthony J. Strong and Martyn G. Boutelle
Approaches to facilitate the use of microfluidics by non-experts in clinical settings outside of the laboratory, to guide physicians in real-time clinical decision-making. … Read more
Gel Electrophoresis Temperature Regulation with the uProcess uEP01 Power Supply
Edison CummingsMaintaining constant temperature for gel electrophoresis applications provides several key benefits over the typical method of maintaining constant power. This application note shows how to use LabSmith’s uProcess™ microfluidic automation software and the uEP01 Electrophoresis Power Module to maintain constant temperature. Download the Application Note here. Download the sample uProcess automation script here. … Read more
Zero Dead-Volume Mixing with uProcess and Hummingbird Nano Chips
This application note describes how to set up a zero dead volume mixing process using LabSmith’s uProcess syringe pumps, valves, reservoirs and software, and Hummingbird Nano “X” style or “Y” style helical mixer chips. Download the Application Note here. Download the sample uProcess automation script here. … Read more
LabSmith Valves Help Trajan Develop Miniature Liquid Chromatography System
Trajan Scientific and MedicalTrajan Scientific and Medical has announced the development of a miniature liquid chromatography system for online reaction monitoring. Trajan’s MAST (Modular Analytical Separation Technology) relies on LabSmith’s AV201 3-port and AV801 9-port microfluidic selector valves, and AV303 6-port injector valves to help it meet the following design criteria: • design optimized for performance and low … Read more
Automated Multi-Fluid Injection Using an 8-Position Selector Valve
This application note shows you how to create a pressure-driven microfluidic injection for up to seven fluids using off-the-shelf components. LabSmith’s AV801 8-port selector valve, and LabSmith’s other uProcess valves, pumps, sensors and scripting software, make it easy assemble the microfluidic circuit and program the flows. Download the Application Note here. Download the sample uProcess … Read more
uProcess Thermal Control
Christine CummingsThe uProcess™ uTS temperature sensors, uTE thermal module, and the uProcess software make it easy to monitor and control your micro-process application. This note describes how to use the uProcess thermal devices, with examples and tips for getting the best results from your sensors and controllers, and detailed temperature regulation examples. For these examples the … Read more
Coordinating Control Between uProcess and External Devices
LabSmith’s uProcess series of automated valves, programmable syringe pumps, and pressure sensors allows complete control of microfluidic processes. The devices are controlled via uProcess software. LabVIEW drivers and an SDK for custom software development are also available. This application note describes how to coordinate control between uProcess devices and external devices, such as signaling an … Read more
Pressure Driven Flow with LabSmith uDevices
Christine Cummings and Kirsten Pace, LabSmith, Inc.This application note describes how to set up a microfluidic pressure-driven flow controller using uProcess syringe pumps, valves, and pressure sensors. Download the Application Note here. Download sample uProcess automation scripts here. … Read more
Introduction to uProcess and using the Script Wizard
Video tutorial on how to use the uProcess interface to control valves and syringes, and how to use the Script wizard and scripting tools to automate your uDevices. Watch Here … Read more
Application Spotlight: Portable MPLC using LabSmith’s uProcess Components
A research group led by Dr. Mirek Macka at University of Tasmania has published a journal article on their work using LabSmith’s uProcess components to develop portable medium pressure capillary liquid chromatography instrumentation. Yan Li, Miloš Dvořák, Pavel N. Nesterenko, Roger Stanley, Nantana Nuchtavorn, Lenka Kujovská Krčmová, Jana Aufartová, Mirek Macka. Miniaturised medium pressure capillary liquid … Read more
Lab-on-a-Chip Application: Circulating Tumor Cell Immuncapture Automation
Julia Wang, Erica D. Pratt, and Brian J. Kirby, Cornell UniversityThe manipulation of biological samples for diagnostic purposes requires reproducibility and simplicity to be useful in practice. As microfluidic devices transition towards use in medical diagnostics, traditional handheld syringe pumps can be too bulky and laborious for medical procedures that require quick turnaround times. Here, we discuss the evaluation of a portable breadboard platform that … Read more