Creating advanced 3D printed microfluidic devices using PDMS materials
Official title: ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING OF PDMS MICROFLUIDICS
Funded at Phase, INC. · NIH-11017667 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on a new way to 3D print tiny devices that help with medical tests, using a special material, so that doctors can get better and faster results for patients.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Phase, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cornelius, United States) |
| Project start | April 19, 2023 |
| Project end | March 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $136,021 |
| NIH project number | 3R44TR003968-03S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11017667 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who may benefit from advanced diagnostic technologies, particularly those with conditions requiring precise monitoring.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not require microfluidic diagnostic tools or those with conditions that are not addressed by this technology may not receive any benefit.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a new method for 3D printing microfluidic devices using a material called PDMS. The project aims to refine the printing process to ensure that these devices are accurate and reliable for various applications, including medical diagnostics. By utilizing advanced robotics and automation, the team will enhance the efficiency of device creation and interface. Patients may benefit from improved diagnostic tools that can be produced more quickly and effectively.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to the development of more efficient and accurate diagnostic tools for various medical conditions.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown success in developing 3D printed medical devices, indicating that this approach has potential for significant advancements.
Where this research is happening
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Phase, INC.
Cornelius, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Schultz, Jeffrey — Phase, INC.
- Study coordinator: Schultz, Jeffrey
Related research
Other NIH-funded projects on the same topics.
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Creating new 3D printed microfluidic devices using PDMS.
This study is working on creating better tiny models that act like human bodies to help test new medicines, using 3D printing to make them more effective and accurate for drug development.
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.