PDMS Port Creator


Perfect PDMS Ports in a Snap!

Using the integrated camera, simply align your PDMS microfluidic device in the system and then extend the coring needle to make a perfect port.  The unique design will automatically eject the removed material from the coring needle.
Port Made by PDMS Port Creator
A 564 micron diameter port made in a PDMS device.


The PDMS Port Creator Includes:

  • Punch head with one coring needle
  • Camera and monitor
  • Base and mounting post
  • Mounts for the punch head and camera
  • One Coring mat



Cutting Edge Diameters Available:

  • 420 microns
  • 470 microns
  • 550 microns
  • 700 microns
  • 1000 microns
  • 1500 microns
  • 2000 microns
  • 3000 microns


Options for the Port Creator:

  • XY positioning stages
  • Replacement coring needles of various sizes
  • Extra punch heads
  • Dual camera and monitor 
  • Coring mats
PDMS Port Creator without optional XY positioning stages.

How it Works

Step 1.  Using the camera and monitor, align the PDMS port under the coring needle.
Step 2.  Extend the coring needle into the PDMS device.
Step 3.  Allow the coring needle to retract.  The device will remain impaled on the needle.  The core of material removed is automatically ejected.  Expanded views are shown below.
Step 4.  Gently pull the PDMS device downward, dislodging it from the needle.
An expanded view of Step 3 shown above.  The coring needle has impaled the PDMS device and the plug of removed material has been ejected from the needle.  
Another expanded view of Step 3 shown above.  The plug of removed material has been ejected from the coring needle and hangs from the needle's end.  Tape or tweezers can be used to remove the plug prior to gently pulling the device downward off the needle, as shown in Step 4.


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