2024/01/24 by Teng-Cheong Ha, Michael Morgan, Axel Schambach · 1 voice
Engineering · Physics and Astronomy · #3D Printing in Biomedical Research #Micro and Nano Robotics #Modular Robots and Swarm Intelligence
paper · pdf · doi:10.1016/j.ohx.2024.e00509
openalex publication_date 2024/01/24 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/22
This paper aims to provide the details for making affordable single and multichannel liquid aspirators for wet labs. A liquid aspirator is a basic laboratory device that can cost several hundred Euros. We present a < €25 3D print solution that performs equally well in daily lab routines and is compatible with various vacuum sources, including an aquarium pump or household vacuum cleaner. Presently, commercial aspirators cost more than a decent entry-level 3D printer capable of producing all the parts listed in this manuscript. The models were designed with Tinkercad, with easy printing and minimal support in mind. The versatility and the ultra-low-cost solution we presented could ease the daily workflow of researchers in various research fields. Furthermore, it is valuable to high school or undergraduate student labs and community wet labs for science enthusiasts, where funding is generally limited.