微流控芯片的商业化。

Commercialization of microfluidic devices.

机构信息

Department of Chemistry, University of Cambridge, Lensfield Road, Cambridge CB2 1EW, UK.

Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, University of Cambridge, Tennis Court Road, Cambridge, CB2 1QT, UK.

出版信息

Trends Biotechnol. 2014 Jul;32(7):347-50. doi: 10.1016/j.tibtech.2014.04.010.

DOI:10.1016/j.tibtech.2014.04.010

PMID:24954000

Abstract

Microfluidic devices offer automation and high-throughput screening, and operate at low volumes of consumables. Although microfluidics has the potential to reduce turnaround times and costs for analytical devices, particularly in medical, veterinary, and environmental sciences, this enabling technology has had limited diffusion into consumer products. This article analyzes the microfluidics market, identifies issues, and highlights successful commercialization strategies. Addressing niche markets and establishing compatibility with existing workflows will accelerate market penetration.

摘要

微流控器件提供自动化和高通量筛选，并以低耗材量运行。虽然微流控技术有可能减少分析设备的周转时间和成本，特别是在医学、兽医和环境科学领域，但这种使能技术在消费产品中的扩散程度有限。本文分析了微流控市场，确定了问题，并强调了成功的商业化策略。针对利基市场并建立与现有工作流程的兼容性将加速市场渗透。