Auxiliary Projects

Introduction

In 2008 MicroNed launched a call for auxilliary projects. Out of 21 proposals 8 were selected. The goal was to achieve more cohesion within the consortium by starting projects that reached over the work-package boundries. Also a major goal was to aim at valorisation by focussing on projects that produces results on the short term, build on developed technology in MicroNed and are executed together with industrial partnes. In 2009 the second call for auxilliary project was launched. Out of 20 proposals 6 were selected.

The auxiliary projects 2008

1. Delfi-n3Xt Satellite bus and payload interface

Ir. J. Bouwmeester (jasper.bouwmeester@tudelft.nl)
This project focusses on the development of interfaces between the Delfi-n3Xt satellite bus system and the payloads of project partners. This project ecploits different MicroNed space results.

2. Design optimzation of a micro coriolis flow sensor

Ir. R. Zwikker (rini.zwikker@demcon.nl)
This project focusses on finding an optimal shape of a tube with high sensitivity with the help of computational topology optimisation. This project uses models and simulation knowledge from MicroNed in the microfluidic world.

3. Micro channel encapsulates

Prof. dr. C. van Rijn (cees.vanrijn@wur.nl)
This project focusses on getting micro-capsules on the base of stabilized oil in water systems. A certain pH- value or temperature triggers the process of emission. This project uses knowledge out of seven MicroNed microfluidic oriented workpackages.

4. Micro biological sample preparation with ultra sound

Prof. dr. L. Sarro (sarro@tudelft.nl)
This project tests the principle of combined application of ultrasound cell lysis on tuberculosis cells and separation on micro level to enable the use of the contents of cells. Assembling the instrument is included in this project as well. The project exploits knowledge from fabrication and microfluid clusters.

5. Micro fluidic drop generation scaled-out

Prof. dr. F. Mugele (f.mugele@utwente.nl)
This project shows the upscaling of microfluidic generation of drops. The proof of principle will contain 100 micro- nozzles which have a combined capacity of 1 ml/hour.

6. Teleoperated haptic placement of CCD sensors

Ing. E. Puik (eirk.puik@hu.nl)
This project creates a proof of concept for assembly of CCD sensors with less falling out. This project created a practical application for the micro assembly workpackage.

7. Micro propulsion flight experiment

Ir. B. Sanders (berry.sanders@tno.nl)
This project demonstrates the responsibility of micro propulsion on the developed in MicroNed satellite mission Delfi-n3Xt which is planned in 2010. The micro propulsion is selected as payload.

8. Gradiometer demonstrator for earth applications

Dr. ir. J. Flokstra (j.flokstra@utwente.nl)
This project makes sensitive MEMS aerospace gradiometers suitable for earth applications, such as water and oilexploration.

9. Micro petridish

Dr. R. Anthony (r.anthony@kit.nl)
This project integrates a microculture with an innovative mechanism to accelerate the detection and characterization of tuberculosis.

10. Advanced applications of topology optimisation

Dr. ir. R. van Dijk (rvd@femto.nl)
The application of the knowledge developed in MicroNed on the area of topology optimization in the High Tech industry, especially for design critical parts like internships.

11. Development of micromilling technologies

Dr. ir. H. Langen (h.h.langen@tudelft.nl)
The development of a process to fabricate micro reactors. The grinder developed in MicroNed will be the basis for this.

12. A leak tight micro valve

Dr. ir. H. Jansen (h.v.jansen@ewi.utwente.nl)
The development of a miniaturized active valve for applications where extreme waterproofness is desired without using high closure forces.

13. Development of a TB protein biosensor

Dr. M. Jongsma (maarten.jongsma@wur.nl)
First the Ilama antibodies will be tested for 25kDa tuberculosis protein. After that the mono layer stability of the Cu based biosensors in water environments is enhanced.

14. Gravimeter miniaturisering

Dr. ir. J. Flokstra (j.flokstra@utwente.nl)
Further miniaturizing of the within MicroNed developed gradio meter for use in drilling holes or unmanned sea vehicles.