2-Switch

The new 2-Switch™ is a compact and easy to use 3-port/2-way microfluidic bidirectional valve to sort/inject fluids. Using standard connectors it can be integrated to any microfluidic setup. Its unique design allows to stack multiple 2-Switches™ together to save space on your benchtop.
The 2-Switch™ may be used as a manually-operated, stand-alone device or controlled by our software for long-term experiments. Its versatility makes it ideal for applications where fluid sorting, switching or periodic sampling is required such as fluid sorting and can be easily adapted into an on/off system.

MAIN BENEFITS
• Rapid setup and ease of use
• Compact design to reduce the size of your setup
• Chemically and biologically compatible for sample integrity

Sample generation and collection
In this application example, different concentrations of the molecule of interest are injected into the chip generating water in oil droplets containing various concentrations. The droplets are then sorted at the outlet of the chip using the M-SWITCHTM regarding their concentrations. Each step can be automated either by using Microfluidic Automation Tool (MAT) or partially with live control and monitoring using ESSTM Control dedicated software.

Sequential injection
In this application example, up to 10 liquids (4 on the schematic) are selected sequentially to be delivered to the chip by the M-SWITCHTM. The samples at the outlet of the chip may also be sorted by using a 2-SWITCHTM either into a collection tube or to waste. Each step can be automated either by using Microfluidic Automation Tool (MAT) or partially with live control and monitoring using ESSTM Control dedicated software.

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