Richard Hill

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Pump Seizure: Causes, Prevention, & Solutions

Pump seizure can be a frustrating and disruptive event in any fluidic application. Knowing how to handle a seized pump quickly and effectively can help operators minimize downtime and potential damage to equipment. Here's what you need to know about...

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Side-by-side comparison of cylindrical and conical nozzles dispensing blue and purple liquids respectively

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Nozzle Sizing and Shape: Critical Factors for Pump Precision and Performance

Just as selecting the proper microfluidic pump plays a pivotal role in diagnostics, semiconductors, agriculture, and other industries, so does...

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Close-up of a mechanical component with a black plastic part and a red knob, attached to an assembly with an orange cylindrical section and colorful wires

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Impact of Air and How to Evacuate it From a Fluidic System

If you are trying to dispense tiny amounts of fluid (typically 10 microliters or less), accuracy is one of the most crucial elements you need in a...

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Close-up of laboratory equipment with a small motor and colorful wires attached to a metallic frame

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Configuring a Pump for Non-Contact Dispensing

As an engineer, having a way to dispense fluids through a non-contact tip in medical diagnostic and other devices could potentially be not only life...

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