3D Materials

MADE FOR MICROFLUIDICS

Cyto-Clear

CELL-VIABLE PHOTOPOLYMER RESIN FOR MONOLITHIC DEVICES

Cyto-Clear is a broad-spectrum biocompatible photopolymer resin designed for fabricating monolithic microfluidic devices without compromising cell health. It supports a wide range of cell-based research applications, maintaining over 90%  cell types. Its excellent optical transparency and inertness to fluorescent light facilitates on-chip evaluations by fluorescence microscopy.

This material is available to users who have a CADworks3D printer

Key Features

  • Supports over 90% cell viability across multiple cell types

  • Optically clear for accurate on-chip evaluations

  • Inert and compatible with fluorescence microscopy techniques

Clear Microfluidic Resin

HIGH-RESOLUTION PHOTOPOLYMER RESIN FOR MONOLITHIC DEVICES

Clear Microfluidic Resin is a clear, high-resolution photopolymer used to fabricate monolithic microfluidic devices with complex, enclosed channel systems. It enables a fast, streamlined workflow while maintaining excellent optical transparency. Inert under fluorescent light, it is ideal for imaging-based evaluations including fluorescence microscopy.

This material is available to users who have a CADworks3D printer

Key Features

  • Enables enclosed channels as small as 80 μm

  • High optical transparency for on-chip evaluation

  • 1 day fabrication workflow for efficient prototyping

Master Mold for PDMS - Rapid HD

PHOTOPOLYMER RESIN

Master Mold for PDMS Rapid HD is our next generation of photopolymer resin for fabricating molds for PDMS device applications. It offers high-resolution patterning with minimal meniscus effects. It enables faster casting times compared to its earlier generation, and with proper cleaning, ensures no cytotoxic leaching into the PDMS. Ideal for labs that prioritize speed without compromising precision.

This material is available to users who have a CADworks3D printer

Key Features

  • RA 0.18µm surface roughness for smooth prints
  • Minimal meniscus effect for improved dimensional accuracy and to prevent leakage
  • High-definition molding for detailed microfluidic structures

Master Mold for PDMS

PHOTOPOLYMER RESIN

Master Mold for PDMS is a tried and true photopolymer resin for fabricating molds for PDMS device applications. Formulated for ease of use, it supports easy post-processing and allows for smooth PDMS casting and detachment – no coatings or salinization required. With proper cleaning, it does not leach any cytotoxic substances into the PDMS.

This material is available to users who have a CADworks3D printer

Key Features

  • Supports open channels as small as 50 μm – ideal for detailed microfluidic designs
  • Biocompatible and non-cytotoxic PDMS – suitable for cell-related applications
  • High durability – supports repeated use without material degradation

Master Mold for PDMS - Rapid HD Resin


[NEW] Master Mold for PDMS  Resin – Rapid HD

Master Mold for PDMS Resin

Master Mold for PDMS  Resin

Cyto-Clear Photopolymer Resin


[NEW] Cyto – Clear Photopolymer Resin

Clear Microfluidics Resin

Clear Microfluidic Resin

Fabrication Method

Minimum Feature Size (XY)*

Surface Roughness**

Optical Transparency

Biocompatibility

Approx. Print Time**

Post – Process Time**

Bonding Method

Best Suited For

Indirect 3D Printing
(PDMS casted in 3D-printed molds)

~40 µm (straight channel)

~50 µm (channel with curves)

RA ~0.18 µm
(3D-printed mold & PDMS replica)

Excellent (PDMS replica)

Excellent, non-cytotoxic
(PDMS replica)

3 hours

1 hour
(PDMS Cast Time)

Plasma bonding

Biocompatible, or
gas permeable devices

Indirect 3D Printing
(PDMS casted in 3D-printed molds)

~50 µm

RA ~0.18 µm
(3D-printed mold & PDMS replica)

Excellent (PDMS replica)

Excellent, non-cytotoxic
(PDMS replica)

2.5 hours

3 hours 
(PDMS Cast Time)

Plasma bonding

Biocompatible, or
gas permeable devices

Direct 3D Printing
(Clear cell-viable monolithic devices)

~80 µm

RA <1 µm 

Very High

Excellent, non-cytotoxic,
over 90% cell-viability

3.5 hours

 30 minutes

(Cleaning Time)

1 hour

(Curing Time)

24 hours

(Biocompatibility Conditioning Period)

N/A

Biocompatible, or
cell viable devices

Direct 3D Printing
(Clear monolithic devices)

~80 µm

RA ~0.8 µm

High

N/A

1.5 hours

30 minutes
 (Cleaning Time)

N/A

Non-biocompatible
monolithic devices

*Minimum Feature Size (XY) in the cart is geometry dependent. 

**Surface Roughness, Approximate Print Time, and Post-Process Time  is derived from our print time of our samples in our sample box

Master Mold for PDMS - Rapid HD Resin

[NEW] Master Mold for PDMS  Resin – Rapid HD

Master Mold for PDMS Resin

Master Mold for PDMS  Resin

Fabrication Method

Indirect 3D Printing
(PDMS casted in 3D-printed molds)

Indirect 3D Printing
(PDMS casted in 3D-printed molds)

Minimum Feature Size (XY)*

~40 µm (straight channel)

~50 µm (channel with curves)

~50 µm

Surface Roughness**

RA ~0.18 µm
(3D-printed mold & PDMS replica)

RA ~0.18 µm
(3D-printed mold & PDMS replica)

Optical Transparency

Excellent (PDMS replica)

Excellent (PDMS replica)

Biocompatibility

Excellent, non-cytotoxic
(PDMS replica)

Excellent, non-cytotoxic
(PDMS replica)

Approx. Print Time**

3 hours

2.5 hours

Post – Process Time**

1 hour
(PDMS Cast Time)

3 hours 
(PDMS Cast Time)

Bonding Method

Plasma bonding

Plasma bonding

Best Suited For

Biocompatible, or
gas permeable devices

Biocompatible, or
gas permeable devices

*Minimum Feature Size (XY) in the cart is geometry dependent. 

**Surface Roughness, Approximate Print Time, and Post-Process Time  is derived from our print time of our samples in our sample box

Cyto-Clear Photopolymer Resin

[NEW] Cyto-Clear Photopolymer Resin

Clear Microfluidics Resin

Clear Microfluidic Resin

Fabrication Method

Direct 3D Printing
(Clear cell-viable monolithic devices)

Direct 3D Printing
(Clear monolithic devices)

Minimum Feature Size (XY)*

~80 µm

~80 µm

Surface Roughness**

RA <1 µm 

RA ~0.8 µm

Optical Transparency

Very High

High

Biocompatibility

Excellent, non-cytotoxic,
over 90% cell-viability

N/A

Approx. Print Time**

3.5 hours

1.5 hours

Post – Process Time**

 30 minutes

(Cleaning Time)

1 hour

(Curing Time)

24 hours

(Biocompatibility Conditioning Period)

30 minutes
 (Cleaning Time)

Bonding Method

N/A

N/A

Best Suited For

Biocompatible, or
cell viable devices

Non-biocompatible
monolithic devices

*Minimum Feature Size (XY) in the cart is geometry dependent. 

**Surface Roughness, Approximate Print Time, and Post-Process Time is derived from our print time of our samples in our sample box