2P1-A29 Development of automatic cell supply system with solenoid valve

Abstract

Micro tasks dealing with live cells and tissues in bio science and technology require dexterous and skillful manipulation under microscope, and are mostly executed manually. Microfluidic cell manipulation techniques are being developed to achieve their automation to improve the manipulation productivity. We are developing a cell supply system, where devising efficient valve is the key issue. We propose a solenoid valve system to improve its breaking capability. The new valve has higher responsibility than our previous air actuated valve. We have integrated an automatic cell supply system with this valve and the experiments confirm successful cell supply.