Abstract: A container system includes a substantially rigid container having a floor and a side wall upstanding therefrom. The side wall and floor bound a chamber. A magnetic mixer is disposed below the floor of the container. A mixing bag assembly is disposed within the chamber of the container. The mixing bag assembly includes a collapsible body having a first end and an opposing second end. The collapsible body bounds a compartment. A mixing dish is disposed at the second end of the collapsible body so as to communicate with the compartment thereof. A magnetic stir bar is disposed on the mixing dish.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an optical waveguide device in accordance with the present invention includes the steps of depositing a lower cladding layer; coating a photoresist layer directly on the lower cladding layer; patterning the photoresist layer to create channels; depositing a core layer, wherein a first portion of the core layer is deposited inside the channels and a second portion overlays the patterned photoresist layer; removing the patterned photoresist layer and the second portions of the core layer overlaying the patterned photoresist layer; and depositing an upper cladding layer.