A Low-Cost, Normally Closed, Solenoid Valve for Non-Contact Dispensing in the Sub-µL Range

We present a disposable, normally closed, non-contact dispensing valve for the sub-µL range. The miniaturized solenoid valve (diameter: 8 mm, height: 27.25 mm) is compatible to standard Luer-Lock interfaces. A highly dynamic actuation principle enables opening times down to 1 ms. The dispensing perf...

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Main Authors: Peter Koltay, Roland Zengerle, Andreas Ernst, Klaus Mutschler, Dong Liang, Laurent Tanguy, Stefan Borja Bammesberger, Sabrina Kartmann
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2013-02-01
Series:Micromachines
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-666X/4/1/9