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Comparison of fabrication techniques for polymer microfluidics.
| Processing Speed | Throughput | Equipment Cost | Complexity in Fluidic Design | Working Materials | Resolution | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micro injection molding | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Micro-embossing | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| PDMS casting | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| CNC micromachining | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 3 |
| Laser micromachining | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 |
| 3D printing | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
Five-level scale: 5 refers to high, fast or many; 1 refers to low, slow or few.
