Assay Control Unit
This is a medical device for the detection of blood- and food-borne pathogens. In addition to designing the microfluidic cartridge for these tests, I also designed all the mechanical components of the device, including the pneumatic pumping system, lid mechanism, cartridge alignment features, liquid-air barriers, and performance testing apparatus.
Tools used
- Laser cutter
- 3D printer
- Injection molding
- CNC milling machine
- Drill press
- Arduino IDE
- Microscopes
Technologies implemented
- Arduino
- Peristaltic pumping
- Peristaltic diaphragm pumping
- Labview
Product function
- Interface with microfluidic cartridge to pump sample through channels
- Maintain stable sample temperature
- Maintain uniform mechanical pressure across cartridge surface
- Apply magnetic fields to sample to improve detection target delivery
