As a result of the project MagElastic identified and developed three prototypes, utilising the innovations from FET-OPEN project ABIOMATER. These prototypes – microscopic pump, low Reynolds number magnetic stirrer, and biocompatible microscopic high-torque magnet – have unique solutions and were designed to fit the specific applications, as identified by the project. By itself, each prototype represents a development beyond the current state of the art in the respective areas technology, thus providing a highly competitive edge for further implementation in other potential products. Within the scope of MagElastic we only considered the applications related to those targeted by the early adopters, however the overall scope of application is much larger and can will likely generate further interest in other fields of technology. From the position of impact, only the use of micro-pumps in POC technology has a huge potential for creating low cost, disposable microfluidic chips, which can carry out diagnostics from a small prick of blood, in short time scale with no or limited medical personnel involved. The products which are currently developed with the involvement of MagElastic pumps are targeting multifunctional operations, with the diagnosis of different parameters of the blood sample with no need for pre-processing or using any additional lab equipment. It will allow us to carry out tests on a large scale, targeting different type of infections. On its own this will bring a significant impact in early identification of deceases, and in cases of global pandemics will serve as a very much needed life-saving defence.
