By using micromolding technologies microstructured disposables can be produced in high quantities at low cost. Standard QC procedures can be applied and production can be under GMP conditions if required. MEMS fabrication and corresponding replication methods will be reviewed. Of particular importance are the subsequent fabrication steps of surface modification and precise plastic bonding. Rapid prototyping methods for the development of new products will be discussed.
Fluidic elements allow incubation times of many hours without refilling.
The detection of cell growth rates is achieved by optical absorption measurements using microspectrometers.