Abstract: A tiltable platform, a tiltable platform device having a base and a tiltable platform mounted to the base, as well as a method of configuring the tiltable platform. A control unit is configured to move the tiltable platform in a specified pattern as part of a process. The tiltable platform can include a structure at least partially defining multiple mounting locations located thereon. Each mounting location can define a position for placing a cartridge in a predetermined orientation with respect to movement of the tiltable platform. The structure can be configured for selective placement in any one of multiple positions, which can form mounting locations having differing sizes and/or differing orientations with respect to the base. The tiltable platform can include more than one tier of mounting locations, and each tier of mounting locations can have any of various orientations with respect to the adjacent tiers of mounting locations.

Abstract: A liquid evaluation device including a cartridge with one or more channels formed between two closely spaced substrates is disclosed. The cartridge includes one or more liquid flow structures, each of which can be located in a deposition region for a channel, an entrance region for the channel, and/or an interior region of the channel. Each liquid flow structure is configured to facilitate liquid flow to shape and/or locate the liquid in the channel for measuring a volume of the liquid located in the channel.

Abstract: A liquid evaluation device including a cartridge with one or more channels formed between two closely spaced substrates is disclosed. The cartridge includes one or more liquid flow structures, each of which can be located in a deposition region for a channel, an entrance region for the channel, and/or an interior region of the channel. Each liquid flow structure is configured to facilitate liquid flow to shape and/or locate the liquid in the channel for measuring a volume of the liquid located in the channel.