Fast turnaround prototype project components and microfluidics
In the fast-paced world of product development, IPFL stands as a beacon of efficiency and precision with our Rapid Prototyping services. Since embracing 3D printing in 2003, we have continually evolved to meet and exceed the urgent demands of our clients, delivering outstanding quality parts in record time.
3D Printing Technologies at a Glance
Since adding 3D printing to our toolkit in 2003, IPFL has delivered thousands of rapid prototypes that look, feel and function like final parts. Our Cambridge-area facility combines ISO-controlled workflows with same-day dispatch, giving UK innovators a head-start in today’s race to market.
Rapid prototyping with IPFL lets design teams iterate in hours, not weeks. Early user testing uncovers flaws before tooling costs mount, slashing both risk and budget. The result? Better products, fewer surprises and faster approvals.
Achieve true micro-precision with channels as narrow as 25 µm and feature walls down to 10µm, produced on our BMF PµSL and high-resolution SLA platforms. These ultra-smooth surfaces eliminate dead zones and ensure laminar flow—critical for lab-on-a-chip, organ-on-a-chip and point-of-care diagnostic cartridges.
By printing microfluidic chips directly in optically clear resins, we remove the need for multi-piece assembly and maximise light-path clarity for fluorescence or microscopy. Where hybrid construction is required, our laser-cut COC layers are diffusion-bonded to form hermetic seals that withstand aggressive reagents and autoclave cycles.
Located just outside Cambridge, IPFL delivers 3D-printed microfluidics in as little as 24 hours, complete with threaded ports, push-fit connectors or integrated sensors. Every part ships with dimensional reports and can be batch-coded for traceability—ideal for regulated med-tech and pharmaceutical workflows.
From quick concept chips to pilot-scale rapid fluidics runs, our engineers collaborate under NDA, offering design-for-manufacture feedback, finite-element fluid simulations and post-print surface treatments that drive reproducible results in the lab and in the field.
Our rapid prototyping capabilities extend beyond 3D printing. With a combination of advanced printing technologies, precision machining, and expert fabrication, IPFL is uniquely positioned to bring your concept to life, no matter how complex or challenging. Our team of experts is dedicated to guiding you through each step of the prototyping process, ensuring your project’s success from conception to completion.
