The TopSpot~reg;- Microarrayer: An example for high priced micromachined components creating added value

摘要

In this paper we present a showcase for effective commercialisation of high priced micromachined silicon components. Such costly components can be marketed successfully if they provided unique functionality and an appropriate added value to the customer. Presenting the TopSpot~® microarraying technology it is shown by which strategy the microfluidic key component of the system - the micromachined silicon print head - can be marketed successfully.