Custom Chip Fabrication Services

Incorporated in 1995, Caliper Life Sciences was one of the very first companies founded solely for the pursuit and development of microfluidics technology. It is the acknowledged leader in microfluidics applications and drug discovery in the life sciences arena, and is recognized worldwide as possessing a premier microfluidic Intellectual Property Portfolio.

Caliper currently manufactures in excess of 500,000 glass and fused silica chips per year utilizing its robust, well-characterized processes at its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Mountain View, CA. Caliper’s engineering team has in excess of 75 years of combined process development experience in Silicon Valley, and its R&D Microfluidics Scientists are second to none.

Typical turnaround time for our Chip Fabrication Services is 3- 4 weeks.

Caliper Life Sciences' microfluidic lab-on-a-chip technology represents a significant advancement in laboratory experimentation. Every chip contains networks of miniaturized, microfabricated channels through which fluids and chemicals are moved to perform experiments. Fluid movement can be controlled via pressure and/or voltage, and can address fluid volumes as small as 10 nanoliters with outstanding accuracy.

User Enabling Chip MicroFabrication

     • Allows use of microfluidics technology as platform for internal assays
     • Provides development vehicle for microfluidic based products
     • Enables Academia to actively develop hands on microfluidic/MEMS curriculum

In-house, state-of-the-art facility, capable of addressing unique and varied needs

     • Robust fabrication process in glass and fused silica (quartz)
     • Rapid prototyping/turnaround
     • Multiple depth capability
     • ISO 9001 certification
     • In depth knowledge of fabrication processes

Standard Chip Library

     • Cell Assays-pinched flow
     • Electrokinetic controlled enzyme assays
     • Cross/T designs
     • DNA separation
     • Gated injection/pressure driven flow
     • Organic synthesis viscometer
     • Kinase assays
     • Instrument test chips