Fluidic architecture
Choose the Right Routing Path for Your Device
Use the guide to compare tubing, manifold technologies, materials, and supplier models before you commit to a design direction.
Get the guide for compact fluidic architecture choices
Choosing Fluidic Manifolds helps you compare the main routing options for compact Life Science devices.
You will be able to:
- Decide when tubing still supports your development stage
- Compare drilled, molded, 3D printed, and layered manifolds
- Review PMMA and PEI selection factors
- Assess manifold-only and integrated assembly partner models
- Prepare a clearer discussion with your team
Compare routing options with less uncertainty
See where tubing, machined manifolds, and bonded approaches can fit based on footprint, assembly effort, and development stage.
Review material choices before design locks in
Use the PMMA and PEI overview to prepare better questions about optical needs, resistance requirements, footprint, and cost drivers.
Prepare a stronger supplier discussion
Understand when a manifold-only supplier may be enough and when an integrated assembly partner could simplify the project path.
Expert perspectives for better design choices
“The guide helps teams compare fluidic architecture options before the design route becomes fixed. That makes later technical discussions more focused.”
Manuel Rausch
Business Development Life Science
Festo
“A manifold can be useful when external routing starts to affect space, assembly, service access, or scale-up. The right decision still depends on the application.”
Nils Hunger
Development Fluidic Manifolds
Festo
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