Role of standard documents in advancing the standardization of microfluidics connectors

Ratna Tantra; Henne van Heeren; John Jarman

doi:10.1117/1.JMM.15.2.020501

7 June 2016 Role of standard documents in advancing the standardization of microfluidics connectors

Ratna Tantra, Henne van Heeren, John Jarman

Journal of Micro/Nanolithography, MEMS, and MOEMS, Vol. 15, Issue 2, 020501 (June 2016). https://doi.org/10.1117/1.JMM.15.2.020501

Abstract

An emerging trend within the microfluidic community is to standardize common parts in order to facilitate design and production activities. The goal is clear: to enhance interoperability and promote plug-and-play. A recent launch of a pan-European project, Microfluidic (MF) Manufacturing, has identified an item that is in immediate need of standardization: having in place geometrical specifications for MF connectors. In order to accelerate the adoption of such standards, there is a need to consider the pivotal role of standard documents. The purpose of this paper is to provide background information on document standards development. In addition, the future implications related to the MF manufacturing project will be discussed. A strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats analysis has been carried out to identify points of action. The findings show that although there is a need to publish under International Organization for Standardization (ISO), the actual realization of a full ISO standard document is not feasible. The recommendation is to initially publish via an ISO Workshop Agreement. Parallel to such activity, there is a need to encourage stakeholders help kick start a currently dormant working group that supports microfluidics under ISO to help pave the way for future standardization activities in the microfluidics community.

Citation Download Citation

Ratna Tantra, Henne van Heeren, and John Jarman "Role of standard documents in advancing the standardization of microfluidics connectors," Journal of Micro/Nanolithography, MEMS, and MOEMS 15(2), 020501 (7 June 2016). https://doi.org/10.1117/1.JMM.15.2.020501

Published: 7 June 2016

ACCESS THE FULL ARTICLE

INSTITUTIONAL
Select your institution to access the SPIE Digital Library.

SELECT YOUR INSTITUTION

PERSONAL
Sign in with your SPIE account to access your personal subscriptions or to use specific features such as save to my library, sign up for alerts, save searches, etc.

PERSONAL SIGN IN

No SPIE Account? Create one

PURCHASE THIS CONTENT

SUBSCRIBE TO DIGITAL LIBRARY

50 downloads per 1-year subscription

Members: $195

Non-members: $335 ADD TO CART

25 downloads per 1 - year subscription

Members: $145

Non-members: $250 ADD TO CART

PURCHASE SINGLE ARTICLE

Includes PDF, HTML & Video, when available