PDMS Stencil

The multi-well solution

With its multiple wells, the PDMS Stencil reduces the volumes of reagents used and accommodates different experimental conditions on the same substrate.

Several wells, several possibilities

Because research work can only be successful after many tests and continuous optimization, we have developed a multi-well membrane, so you can multiply your experimental conditions on the same substrate and save on reagents.

The PDMS Stencil is thin and flexible, making it easy to use and place on all flat substrates (glass, plastic, or PDMS).

Several uses and formats are available:
  • Multi-wells
  • Hydrogel polymerization
  • Flow chamber
  • EM grid handling

For very specific requirements, we can also design tailor-made models.

2d-Stencil

4 wells

picto PDMS Stencil 4 wells

Ø ext 15 mm,
Ø puits : 4 mm

9 wells

picto PDMS Stencil 9 wells

ext: 20×20 mm,
puits : 3×3 mm

Hydrogels

picto PDMS Stencil Hydrogels

Ø ext 18.5mm

Flow Chamber

picto PDMS Stencil Flow chamber

18×18 mm

EM grid

picto PDMS Stencil EM grid

3 mm

How to use the PDMS Stencil

1. Lift the plastic protective film to reveal one of the PDMS Stencils. Remove the PDMS from the well using needle-nose pliers.

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2. Pinch one of the PDMS Stencil corners and remove it from the sheet. Clean it with 70% ethanol and dry it (with warm blown air for example).

2d-PDMS-stencil

3. Place the PDMS Stencil on a clean substrate (after plasma treatment if required) and remove any air bubbles by tapping it.

2d-PDMS-stencils

4. Add your reagents in the various wells and carry out your micropatterning experiments.

PDMS-stencil

Multiple uses, just like your experimental tests

Confines

liquids*

*doesn’t leak on
the microscope lens

Saves

volume of reagent

used per experiment

Multiplies

experimental conditions

on a substrate

Localizes

experimental zones

protein and cellular micropatterns

Resources and Support

Our team gives you all the tips to successfully conduct your experimental manipulations and go even further!

Video
tutorials

Scientific
papers

Application notes

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