Abstract: A method of handling a fluidic sample includes taking fluidic sample from a sample source by a sample shaping tool so that a pre-shaped planar fluidic sample is held by the sample shaping tool with at least one main surface, or both opposing main surfaces, of the pre-shaped planar fluidic sample being exposed, and processing the pre-shaped planar fluidic sample such as by separating the pre-shaped planar fluidic sample in a sample separation device.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a component having a flow path, wherein the method includes forming a high pressure resistant casing with a cavity therein, inserting a body of bioinert material into the cavity to thereby form a composite block, and further processing the composite block for at least partially forming the flow path defined by the component.

Abstract: A fitting element is configured for coupling tubing to a fluidic device having a receiving cavity configured for receiving the fitting element, where the tubing has an inner contact surface of a biocompatible material, the inner contact surface being configured to contact a fluid to be conducted by the tubing, and the receiving cavity having a receiving contact surface of a bio-compatible material. The fitting element includes a first sealing element of a bio-compatible material configured for sealing to the bio-compatible material of the inner contact surface of the tubing, and a second sealing element configured for sealing against a pressure ambient to a pressure of the fluid in the tubing. Upon coupling of the tubing to the fluidic device, at least a portion of the receiving contact surface, the first sealing element, and the second sealing element enclose an interspace, each surface of the interspace being a bio-compatible material.

Abstract: An electrostatic discharge protected device for conducting a fluid through at least one lumen includes a tubing having a hollow interior defining the at least one lumen. The tubing includes an electrically conductive section configured for conducting electric charge, generated within the at least one lumen when the fluid flows through the at least one lumen, away from the at least one lumen.

Abstract: A fitting element is configured for coupling tubing to a fluidic device having a receiving cavity configured for receiving the fitting element, where the tubing has an inner contact surface of a biocompatible material, the inner contact surface being configured to contact a fluid to be conducted by the tubing, and the receiving cavity having a receiving contact surface of a bio-compatible material. The fitting element includes a first sealing element of a bio-compatible material configured for sealing to the bio-compatible material of the inner contact surface of the tubing, and a second sealing element configured for sealing against a pressure ambient to a pressure of the fluid in the tubing. Upon coupling of the tubing to the fluidic device, at least a portion of the receiving contact surface, the first sealing element, and the second sealing element enclose an interspace, each surface of the interspace being a bio-compatible material.

Abstract: An electrostatic discharge protected device for conducting a fluid through at least one lumen includes a tubing having a hollow interior defining the at least one lumen. The tubing includes an electrically conductive section configured for conducting electric charge, generated within the at least one lumen when the fluid flows through the at least one lumen, away from the at least one lumen.

Abstract: A fitting element is configured for coupling tubing to a fluidic device having a receiving cavity configured for receiving the fitting element, where the tubing has an inner contact surface of a biocompatible material, the inner contact surface being configured to contact a fluid to be conducted by the tubing, and the receiving cavity having a receiving contact surface of a bio-compatible material. The fitting element includes a first sealing element of a bio-compatible material configured for sealing to the bio-compatible material of the inner contact surface of the tubing, and a second sealing element configured for sealing against a pressure ambient to a pressure of the fluid in the tubing. Upon coupling of the tubing to the fluidic device, at least a portion of the receiving contact surface, the first sealing element, and the second sealing element enclose an interspace, each surface of the interspace being a bio-compatible material.

Abstract: A fitting element is configured for coupling tubing to a fluidic device having a receiving cavity configured for receiving the fitting element, where the tubing has an inner contact surface of a biocompatible material, the inner contact surface being configured to contact a fluid to be conducted by the tubing, and the receiving cavity having a receiving contact surface of a bio-compatible material. The fitting element includes a first sealing element of a bio-compatible material configured for sealing to the bio-compatible material of the inner contact surface of the tubing, and a second sealing element configured for sealing against a pressure ambient to a pressure of the fluid in the tubing. Upon coupling of the tubing to the fluidic device, at least a portion of the receiving contact surface, the first sealing element, and the second sealing element enclose an interspace, each surface of the interspace being a bio-compatible material.

Abstract: A fluidic device (100) comprising a substrate (101) and a transport medium (103) provided on the substrate (101) to define a transport path for transporting a fluidic sample (104) driven by an electric force.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a component (400) having a flow path (402), wherein the method comprises forming a high pressure resistant casing (102) with a cavity (202) therein, inserting a bioinert material (302) into the cavity (202) to thereby form a composite block (300), and further processing the composite block (300) for at least partially forming the flow path (402) defined by the component (400).

Abstract: A separation device includes a separation chamber having a housing for housing a stationary phase configured for separating compounds of a fluid sample. The separation device also includes a filling port configured for filling the stationary phase through a filling channel into the separation chamber, and a locking piece comprising the filling channel. The locking piece is configured to move the filling channel from a first position, wherein an opening of the filling channel is opening into the separation chamber for filling the stationary phase into the separation chamber, to a second position, wherein the separation chamber is locked against the filling channel. The locking piece is configured to move the opening of the filling channel substantially laterally with respect to the housing.

Abstract: A microfluidic chip (10) comprises a substrate (20) having a main side (30) and a lateral side (40), and a microfluidic channel (50, 60) within the substrate and being adapted to transport a fluid. The microfluidic channel has a lateral opening to the lateral side of the substrate allowing to introduce fluid to the microfluidic channel.

Abstract: A fluidic device (100) comprising a substrate (101) and a transport medium (103) provided on the substrate (101) to define a transport path for transporting a fluidic sample (104) driven by an electric force.

Abstract: A contacting device, comprising a contacting element (104) for providing an electrical contact to fluid (103) insertable into a well (105) of a carrier element (106) to be coupled to a microfluidic chip (107), wherein the contacting element (104) is adapted to be attachable to or to be integrally formed with the carrier element (106).

Abstract: A method of determining position information, the method having detecting—along a first direction—a value of a geometry parameter related to a structure formed on and/or in a substrate, and determining—with regard to a second direction—a value of a position parameter based on the detected value of the geometry parameter and a predetermined relationship between the geometry parameter and the position parameter.

Abstract: A method of determining position information, the method having detecting—along a first direction—a value of a geometry parameter related to a structure formed on and/or in a substrate, and determining—with regard to a second direction—a value of a position parameter based on the detected value of the geometry parameter and a predetermined relationship between the geometry parameter and the position parameter.

Abstract: A microfluidic device has at least one microfluidic fluidic flow path, has at least one inlet port, and has at least one optical detection area. The optical detection area is optically coupled to the flow path. The inlet port is coupled to the flow path also. Besides this, the microfluidic device comprises at least one adjusting device. The adjusting device is fixed to the microfluidic device and is adapted for guiding respectively adjusting an optical device relatively to the optical detection area of the microfluidic device.

Abstract: A product comprising a substrate and a plurality of test structures formed in and/or on a surface of the substrate, wherein the test structures are positioned in such a predefined spatial relation with respect to each other to be indicative, by an optical inspection, of the geometrical properties of the product.

Abstract: A presentation engine adapted for performing a presentation in accordance with a predefined decision tree is described. The decision tree is represented by an action table comprising a set of entries, each entry comprising an entry identifier. The presentation engine comprises an entry tracking unit adapted for finding a current entry specified by a current entry identifier, and an entry processing unit adapted for performing an action defined by the current entry, said action being at least one of: displaying information, gathering user input, gathering system status parameters, controlling an external device. The presentation engine further comprises a next entry selection unit adapted for acquiring a return code indicating an outcome of the action, for selecting, in dependence on the return code, a next entry identifier of a next entry to be processed, and for redefining this next entry identifier as a current entry identifier.