Abstract: A sample receiving device may have a first part and a second part, the first part may have at least two rod-shaped sample receiving units which are connected to one another via a bendable connection. The second part may have a locking device such that the bendable connection is bent by the shape of the locking device and the ends of the at least two sample receiving units can be guided toward each other so that the sides of the at least two sample receiving devices facing in the direction of a sample are arranged directly next to one another, are locked in this position by the locking device and a single sample can be received in the at least two sample receiving units or with the at least two sample receiving units.

Abstract: The present invention is a multiplexed valve for microfluidic devices suitable for establishing the fluidic communication or the cut-off of said fluidic communication between a microfluidic inlet and a plurality of microfluidic outlets, or a plurality of microfluidic inlets and a microfluidic outlet, or a plurality of microfluidic inlets and a plurality of microfluidic outlets. The structure of this multiplexed valve is characterized by a preferably stratified structure formed by a support base, an elastically deformable membrane and a rigid movable part. This rigid movable part allows a set of positions giving rise to the combinations of conditions for the selective opening or closing of the fluidic communications between the inlets and the outlets.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing micro/nanofluidic devices that incorporate overhanging micromechanical and metal components monolithically integrated with the fluidic circuitry.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing micro/nanofluidic devices that incorporate overhanging micromechanical and metal components monolithically integrated with the fluidic circuitry.