SmartDispense

Development of a Microfluidic Multi-Channel Dispensing System

The overall objective of the project is the development of an integrated system solution for precise, reproducible, and more sustainable liquid handling in laboratory applications. The core component is a new additively manufactured microfluidic dispenser head, which enables high dosing accuracy through complex internal channel structures while reducing material usage.

Within the project, microfluidic structures are designed and optimized using digital modeling and CFD-based simulations to improve flow behavior and minimize pressure losses. Additive manufacturing allows the realization of highly complex geometries that cannot be achieved with conventional production methods. In parallel, a modular and automated test environment is developed to enable experimental validation, calibration, and functional testing under realistic conditions.

The combination of simulation and experimental validation enables efficient development cycles and targeted system optimization. The goal is to create a compact, modular, and scalable platform that offers higher precision, improved reproducibility, and increased sustainability compared to existing solutions.

The following objectives are defined for the project duration:

• Development of a microfluidic multi-channel dispensing module

• Digital design and CFD-based simulation of flow processes

• Additive manufacturing of complex microchannel structures

• Development of a modular and automated test system

• Experimental validation and calibration under realistic conditions

• Optimization of dosing accuracy, reproducibility, and resource efficiency

• Development of a scalable system platform for laboratory applications

Grant number: 16KN112402

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