Fluigent launches the first non-invasive flow sensor (NIFS) for OEM

Discover our latest product dedicated to OEM: the NIFS - Non-Invasive Flow Sensor. Our OEM non-invasive flow sensor (NIFS) is designed for flow rate monitoring and control. When combined with Fluigent pressure controllers, the sensor produces pressure-based flow rate control without fluid contact, meaning no liquid calibration is needed. This allows for accurate and repeatable measurements of a large range of liquid flow rates bi-directionally.

An innovative, non-invasive flow sensor to overcome the limitations of current microfluidic flow meters

Effective microfluidic flow control requires accurate and reproducible flow rate measurement.

Fluigent’s cutting-edge technology enables users to monitor or control the flow rate in the fluidic path. Our contactless flow meter utilizes the air flow rate in the pneumatics at the outlet of our F-OEM / P-OEM / PX controllers. It is completely non-intrusive and eliminates potential contamination or clogging.

Fluigent provides highly stable flow rate control with the non-invasive flow sensor

Fluigent’s pressure regulation algorithm is based on physical equations and self learning routines that offer several benefits including:?

• No overshoot/undershoot – allowing for a responsive, accurate, and stable flow rate
• Adaptable to three reservoir sizes
• Compatible with wide pressure and vacuum ranges

A wide range of flow rates and applications for the non-invasive flow sensor

For applications that require a contamination-free or sterile environment, the use of several types of fluids, and/or continuous operation with slow flow response time and flow rates ranging from 100 μL/min to 10 mL/min, we recommend our latest flow sensor, the NIFS. It consists of sensing elements and electronics integrated into a compact case. Standard M3-sized screws can be used for fixing the device.

Cell biology

Many biological experiments require disposable or sterilized components in the fluidic path. The use of NIFS is ideal for these applications.

Microfluidic droplet generation

As no calibration is needed to manipulate several liquids, the NIFS saves time when users want to generate droplets, a process involving different fluids (aqueous solutions, oil, surfactants, alcohols, etc).

Biochemical and molecular analysis

A sterile environment and lack of need for a calibration step are beneficial for drug, enzyme, or food analysis through screening with droplet microfluidics.

Specifications

Learn more about NIFS specifications on our product webpage.