Hyphenated Systems and Stanford Microfluidics Laboratory Announce Joint Development Project
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Hyphenated Systems' 3Dmap to Provide Sub-Surface 3D Structure Characterization and Flow Analysis of Advanced Microfluidic Devices
Burlingame, CA, August 14, 2006-Hyphenated Systems, a world-wide provider of hybrid microscopy solutions for three-dimensional (3D) imaging and metrology in micro- and nanotechnology, announced today a joint development project (JDP) with the Stanford Microfluidics Laboratory (Stanford, CA). Stanford will use Hyphenated Systems' 3Dmap(TM) to characterize structure and flow in microfluidic devices.
Hyphenated Systems' 3Dmap (Microfluidics Analysis Platform) uses advanced confocal microscopy to visualize and measure 3D structure with sub-micron resolution. The Stanford Microfluidics Laboratory provides microfluidic design and fabrication services to institutional and industrial customers. It has pioneered the development of flow measurement techniques at the microscopic scale and provides a vital mechanism for commercialization and further development. The JDP enhances the laboratory's commercial and research capabilities and will provide important feedback to Hyphenated Systems about the needs of the industry.
"We are eager to work with Hyphenated Systems on this project," said Dr. Juan Santiago, director of the Stanford Microfluidics Laboratory. "Microfluidics research and development is in its early stages. We are still gaining an understanding of the fundamental relationships and interactions between structure and flow at the microscopic scale. 3Dmap will allow us to observe these interactions directly. We expect it to play a crucial role in our efforts to develop new designs and control fabrication processes."
Terence Lundy, vice president and managing director of Hyphenated Systems adds, "The field of microfluidics is developing at a rapid pace-and entering into a JDP with a cutting-edge facility like the Stanford Microfluidics Laboratory will provide 'real world' data that will be invaluable in our development programs. We intentionally designed the 3Dmap system with an open architecture and ample sample access so that we can easily incorporate new techniques like flow measurement as they become available."
About Hyphenated Systems
Hyphenated Systems is a world-wide provider of hybrid microscopy solutions for three-dimensional imaging and metrology down to the nanometer level (in the Z axis). Based on combinations of optical (conventional and advanced confocal) and atomic force microscopy, the company's solutions leverage over 50 years of experience from its parent company, Technical Instrument. Hyphenated Systems is headquartered in Burlingame, CA. For more information, please visit www.hyphenated-systems.com
Company Contact:
Terence Lundy
VP, Managing Director
Tel: 650-651-3000
Email: tlundy@hyphenated-systems.com
Website: www.hyphenated-systems.com
Agency Contact:
Sandy Fewkes
MindWrite Communications
Tel: 408-224-4024
Email: Sandy@mind-write.com
Website: www.mind-write.com
