What the facility does
Fabrication and imaging of microfluidic devices
Areas of expertise
The Centre for Research and Applications in Fluidic Technologies (CRAFT) encompasses two locations. The Device Foundry, a state of the art cleanroom, specializes in providing state-of-the-art equipment and technical expertise to fabricate microfluidic devices in various materials and different scales. The Tissue Foundry houses a cell culture and imaging area where devices are validated.
Research services
Prototyping, analytical services, biological imaging, foundry services (fabrication of devices), photomask services
Sectors of application
- Automotive
- Chemical industries
- Defence and security industries
- Energy
- Environmental technologies and related services
- Life sciences, pharmaceuticals and medical equipment
- Manufacturing and processing
Specialized labs and equipment
| Equipment | Function |
|---|---|
| Heidelberg Laser Pattern Generator | Photomask and direct writing |
| EVG 520 Hot Embossing System | Embossing/bonding |
| EVG 620 Mask Alignment System | Foundry mask aligner |
| Nikon A1+ confocal microscope | Confocal microscope |
| RegenHu 3D Discovery ® bioprinter | 3D bioprinter |
| OAI Mask Aligner | |
| Bruker ContourGT-K | Optical profilometer |
| Biological safety cabinets (Thermo 1300 Series A2) | |
| Tuttnauer Autoclave model 3850 | |
| Bio-Rad CFX384 Real-Time PCR Detection System | PCR |
| Bio-Rad TC20 cell counter | Cell counting |
| Zeiss Axio Observer (w/ temperature, CO2, and humidity control chamber) | Live cell imaging |
| Bruker BioScope Catalyst | Atomic force microscope |
| Lambert Instruments FLIM Attachment - Nikon | Fluorescence Lifetime Imaging Microscopy |