Establishing standards in microfluidic devices
Developing new technology comes with the responsibility to establish measurement and calibration accuracy and repeatability. As our technology pushes beyond the sensitivity and resolution limits of existing measuring devices, the onus is on us to robustly demonstrate the performance specifications of our developments.
To this end, we have the great pleasure to be actively participating in standardization and metrology efforts in the field of microfludic devices.
On November 13-14th we attended the workshop “On the road to standardization in microfluidics and organ-on-chip”. The workshop was organized at CETIAT, Lyon, as part of the MFMET Joint Research Project under the EU-funded EMPIR initiative.
The workshop focused on microflow calibration methods. Topics discussed included:
→ Metrology and standardization for microfluidics
→ Regulatory perspectives on microfluidic and organ-on-chip standards
→ Manufacturers and end-users perspectives on sensor integration
In light of these topics, we presented our perspectives on “Standardization and product development within an innovative SME” in a session on sensor integration. Complementary round tables stimulated much discussion and challenged all of us to identify what is missing and prioritize what needs to be done.
We are also proud members of the Microfluidics Association, connecting interested parties to structure and promote the field of microfluidics. This includes participating in guidelines in areas of device design, and actively contributing to standardization focus groups for microfluidic technology.