Lithography-Free Technology for the Preparation of Digital Microfluidic (DMF) Lab-Chips with Droplet Actuation by Optoelectrowetting (OEW)

Figure 4

Exploded assembly drawing of set-up with lab-chip parts. The OEW light is entering the set-up from the bottom (possibly also from the top). The part, which is drawn green, is designed to be clipped into a commonly used microscope table. Substrate and superstrates (with their respective layers) are pressed into this mount separated by stripes of insulating the PVC tape. The whole assembly is joined mechanically by a cover mount (shown greyish here) and four clamps.