Creating microfluidic devices is a precise and demanding engineering process. Many teams begin with microfluidics fabrication methods such as PDMS casting, micro milling, laser machining, or 3D printing. These techniques are ideal for validating flow behavior and testing early designs. However, when the device moves beyond prototyping and toward commercial production, fabrication alone is no longer enough. At that stage, micro injection molding becomes critical. This article

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Creating microfluidic chips is a difficult and precise process. Manufacturers have several options available for creating small channels, holes, and V-grooves. While some use chip making techniques like embossing, photolithography, or micro 3D printing for these purposes, micro milling microfluidic chips is still the preferred option for prototyping, though not for serial production. However, micro milling is useful for much more than making chips. Manufacturers can also use