Initially microfluidics studies flow of liquids or gas in narrow channels (approximately one micron in width). In a broader view, it refers to a transdisciplinary field involving fluid mechanics, analytical chemistry, surface chemistry, molecular engineering. It permits the treatment and analysis of limited quantities of products, mastering the flow rates and thereby the quantity of materials transported by the fluids.

This trend to miniaturization has generated a significant revolution in the health sector but also in process engineering and chemistry.
In Biology, DNA and Protein Chips permit gene profiling in healthy and diseased tissues, thereby facilitating the identification of novel diagnostic markers, the evaluation of risk factors, the development of novel therapeutics and the individualization of therapy. In the areas of medical diagnostics and analytical chemistry, Lab-on-a-Chip technology offers significant reduction in analysis time, volumes used and cost. In process engineering, it offers fine-tuning of chemical and biochemical reactions, enhancing the selectivity and the yield of reactions.

From simple detector to the most complex systems, the objective in fine is to significantly facilitate the conception and production of Lab-on-a-Chip.

We are acutely aware that this miniaturization is a major challenge for processes at the level of Industrial production, which is the reason we bring all of our know-how to bear on problems of strategic import to our clients.

Biotray has a strong expertise in the entire production process for Lab-on-a-Chip microfluidic systems, from the preparation of microstructured surfaces via surface chemistry all the way to integration of micro components for distribution and dosing of fluids (Connectors, micro-valves, micro-pumps, microfluidic controller)