Category: Fluidics | Manifolds Valves & Tubing

The Risks of Solvent Bonded Manifolds

March 14, 2024

Diffusion Bonded Manifold, Diffusion Bonding, Fluidics

The Risks of Solvent Bonded Manifolds In the world of fluidics, OEMs often rely upon bonded manifolds as a critical-to-function piece of laboratory instruments. These fluidic hubs route samples, reagents,…

PEEK: An All-Star in Plastics Engineering

November 9, 2023

Fluidics, Performance Plastics, Plastics Machining, Uncategorized

It has been 45 years this November since British chemical manufacturing giant Imperial Chemical Industries (ICI) filed their patent for what is now one of the most adaptable and robust…

CMG lean manufacturing plastics machining facility

Manufacturing Success With Contract Manufacturing

October 16, 2023

Fluidics, Performance Plastics, Plastics Machining, Uncategorized

The path to success varies from company to company. Regardless of the road chosen, efficiency, innovation, and strategic partnerships play crucial roles for any business model that seeks to thrive…

Diffusion Bonded Fluidic Manifold for Use in DNA Sequencing

Unleashing the Power of Fluidics

May 20, 2023

Diffusion Bonded Manifold, Fluidic Management System, Fluidics, Performance Plastics

Technology and Industry: Two Sides, One Coin When looking at industrial applications, innovation and efficiency are key drivers for success. While some industries continue to seek the latest cutting-edge solutions…

The Magic of Flow Cytometry

April 25, 2023

Fluidics, Performance Plastics, Plastics Machining

What Is Flow Cytometry? Flow cytometry is a method for counting and analyzing cells in a liquid suspension. Within a flow cytometer, lasers are a catalyst for creating quantifiable data…

The Advantages of Plastics in Modern Industries

April 5, 2023

Fluidics, Performance Plastics, Plastics Machining

The Advantages of Plastics in Modern Industries A versatile alternative Plastics offer a wide range of benefits across many industries. From improved design flexibility to reduced cost and enhanced performance,…

Several Examples of Plastic Diffusion Bonded Manifolds with Burr Free Pathways

How to Design a Diffusion Bonded Manifold in 8 Steps

September 26, 2022

Diffusion Bonded Manifold, Diffusion Bonding, Fluidics, Performance Plastics, Plastics Machining

Step 1: Define the Purpose Defining the purpose of a manifold may seem like an over-simplification but it really helps to start with, “Why do I need a manifold?” In…

How to prevent stress cracking and crazing in Acrylic (PMMA) & other plastics

June 13, 2022

Annealing, Fluidics, Performance Plastics, Plastics Machining

What is stress cracking in plastics? Stress cracking is an internal or external crack in a plastic caused by tensile stresses, which can be either an applied stress or a…

Thermoformed Coiled Plastic Tubing Assembly with Click & Seal Adapter

How to Design a Fluidic Management System | Tubing Assembly | Part 2

July 6, 2019

Fluidic Management System, Fluidics, Tubing Assembly

What is a Fluidic Management System? Fluidic systems and solutions provide the means to transfer fluids entering, flowing throughout, and exiting an application. The types of fluids involved vary extensively…

Plastic Tubes Used in In Vitro Diagnostics Testing Machines with Various Fittings

How to Design a Fluidic Management System | Tubing Assemblies | Part 1

June 14, 2019

Fluidic Management System, Fluidics, Tubing Assembly

What is a Fluidic Management System? Fluidic systems and solutions provide the means to transfer fluids entering, flowing throughout, and exiting an application. The types of fluids involved vary extensively…