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The Toronto Microfluidics Foundry is a part of the brand-new Centre for Microfluidic System in Chemistry and Biology (CMS). It provides a flexible environment for the fabrication and integration of polymer-based microfluidic devices and consists of two dedicated Class 1000 cleanroom spaces.  Users need to be trained according to the  [http://www.ehs.utoronto.ca/Home.htm UofT Health and Safety regulations] as well as individually at the equipment and need to attend monthly user meetings. Fulfilling these requirements is a prerequisite for maintaining active user status.


Foundry use is available for a user fee. The facility has been established with financial support from the [http://www.innovation.ca/en Canada Foundation of Innovation], the [http://www.mri.gov.on.ca/english/default.asp Ontario Ministry for Research & Innovation], and the [http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/index_eng.asp National Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada].


The Toronto Microfluidics Foundry is a flexible environment for the fabrication and integration of polymer-based microfluidic devices and complements [http://www.ecti.utoronto.ca/site3.aspx ECTI], the central cleanroom facility  at the [http://www.utoronto.ca University of Toronto]. Users need to be trained according to the  [http://www.ehs.utoronto.ca/Home.htm UofT Health and Safety regulations] as well as individually at the equipment and need to attend monthly user meetings. Fulfilling these requirements is a prerequisite for maintaining active user status.
== [http://foundry-reserv.mie.utoronto.ca EQUIPMENT SIGN-UP & RESERVATION] ==
==News==
[Axel] Our next Foundry Meeting will take place on Tuesday July 15, 2008. Please make sure to attend.


[Sanjesh] Computer and Camera for microscope in the Foundry have been temporarily moved. Please contact Sanjesh if you have questions or concerns (8-3050). [update] - There is another computer there, but camera shall be brought back soon (within the next week or so).


==Location==
[http://www.osm.utoronto.ca/map/ Haultain Building], Room [http://openwetware.org/images/7/74/HA311.jpg HA311]
(416) 946-8210


==Who we are==
The purposes of signing up for equipment is:
This is a multi-user facility that is supported by a number of UofT research groups. You should adhere to the lab rules (safety, signup, participation in joint info/cleaning sessions) in order to maintain active user status. Active users are:
1) to keep track of user hours for financial management of the facility
2) to make sure equipment is available when you need it.
Please DO NOT FORGET to sign up for the equipment you will use (or have used).


[http://www.mie.utoronto.ca/staff/profiles/guenther Dr. Axel Guenther], e-mail: axel.guenther@utoronto.ca, (416) 978-1282 (office)
NEW RESERVATION SYSTEM


Yali Gao (Chan group), e-mail: ylgao@mie.utoronto.ca, (647) 233-1207, (416) 946-0015 (lab)
This new system allows you to reserve each equipment for the time needed.
http://foundry-reserv.mie.utoronto.ca/


Siavash Aslanbeigi, e-mail: cya.aslanbeigi@utoronto.ca, (416) 946-8210 or 8-3050 (lab)
To view all equipments booking of the day: http://foundry-reserv.mie.utoronto.ca/today.asp?lab=8


Sanjesh Yasotharan, e-mail: sanjesh.yasotharan@utoronto.ca, (416) 948-3050 (lab)
Please contact the Process Technology Committee (PTC-Foundry[at]mie[dot]utoronto[dot]ca) to get your new username and password set up.


Saja Al-Dujaili, e-mail: s.al.dujaili@utoronto.ca, (416) 946-8210 (lab)
Note: you need to email the Process Technology Committee (PTC-Foundry[at]mie[dot]utoronto[dot]ca) to process after hours/on weekends.


Lian Leng, e-mail: lian.leng@utoronto.ca, (416) 946-8210 (lab)
==NEWS==


Faisal Moledina, e-mail: faisal.moledina@utoronto.ca, (416) 946-8210 (lab)
New users must attend the training session after the monthly Foundry meeting prior to any fabrication.  Fabrication hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.  After hours and weekend usage is not permitted.


[http://www.mie.utoronto.ca/labs/mechanobio/people/current/edmond_young/edmond.php Edmond Young], e-mail: edmyoung@mie.utoronto.ca, (416) 978-8660
==LOCATION: MC405, Phone: 8-6851==


Fahad Chowdhury (Radisic group), e-mail: fahad.chowdhury@utoronto.ca, (416) 946-5322
==[[TMFPeople | PEOPLE]]==
List and contact information of active users of the facility, and for the process technology committee (PTC)


Mel Brown (Radisic group), e-mail: mel.brown@utoronto.ca, (416) 946-5322
This is a multi-user facility that is supported by a number of UofT research groups. You should adhere to the lab rules (safety, signup, participation in joint info/cleaning sessions) in order to maintain active user status. Click [[TMFPeople | here]] for a list of active users.


[http://www.mie.utoronto.ca/labs/mechanobio/people/current/chris_moraes/chris.php Christopher Moraes], e-mail: chris.moraes@utoronto.ca, (416) 978-8660 (Simmons group), (416) 978-8663 (Sun group)
The PTC is designed to maintain and improve process standards at the Toronto Microfluidic Foundry.  Click [[TMFPeople | here]] for a list of current members. General functions of the PTC are:


[http://amnl.mie.utoronto.ca/index.php?page=team Eric Wu], e-mail: e.wu@utoronto.ca, (647) 895-1275
- Approve requests for any new fabrication process


[http://amnl.mie.utoronto.ca/index.php?page=team Xinyu Liu], e-mail: xyliu@mie.utoronto.ca, (416) 978-8663
- Provide suggestions for (changes in) user policies and fabrication protocols where needed


Karin Yaccato (Chan group), e-mail: karin.yaccato@utoronto.ca; kyaccato@gmail.com, (416) 946-0015
- Match new users with experienced ones for training


Qing Xiang (Chan group), e-mail: qing_xiang2003@yahoo.ca, (416) 946-0015
- Make suggestions for improvements of the facility and set priorities with respect to equipment upgrade/ acquisition of new equipment


George Ye (Simmons group), (416) 978-8660; email:  george.ye@utoronto.ca
- Provide short updates at Foundry Meetings


Omar F. Khan (Sefton group), (416) 978-6518; email: titaniumkid.khan@utoronto.ca
- Discussion through our LISTERV account is also encouraged: MICROFLUIDICSFOUNDRY-L[at]listserv[dot]utoronto[dot]ca


Yan Zhao (You group) (416) 978-1097; email:  michelle.zhao@utoronto.ca


Bogdan Beca (Simmons group), (416) 978-8660; email:  b.beca@utoronto.ca
For all inquires about facility and access, or new users please contact the PTC at PTC-foundry<at>mie<dot>utoronto<dot>ca


[http://www.ibbme.utoronto.ca/about/staff.htm Bryan Keith (IBBME Teaching Lab)], e-mail: bryan.keith@utoronto.ca, (416) 978-1467
==[[TMFMeetings and Training | MEETINGS AND TRAINING]]==
'''Please note that either attending the monthly meetings or informing us when you can't make it is mandatory for ALL users. Training sessions are held after monthly meetings and are mandatory for new users.'''


Nika Shakiba (Chan group), e-mail: nika.shakiba@utoronto.ca
New User Form:
http://mfl.mie.utoronto.ca/PDF/CMS-Fab-Form-2012.pdf


==Meetings==
Upcoming meetings:


'''Please note that either attending the monthly meetings or informing us when you can't make it is mandatory for ALL users.'''
Wednesdays
Jan. 16,Feb. 13, March 13, and April 17, 2013
@ 4pm in MC404A


Thursday, '''July 10, 2-3PM, HA311'''
==SUPPLIES NEEDED==
 
Please contact the PTC if supplies are running low.
(a) no solvents, epoxy, PDMS debris allowed in laminar-flow hood
 
(b) always remove protective sheets at counter tops when dirty
 
(c) regularly organize pickup of solid waste
 
(d) order and restock supplies:
- see emailed list
 
(e) don't turn off the right oven
 
(f) all new summer students need to (I) see Axel, (II) have Health & Safety training and (III) need to be trained in the foundry before getting access
 
(g) regularly clean up after yourself and others, report more persistent cleanliness issues
 
(h) update on new equipment and new facility
 
==Supplies needed==
 
===Ordered===
 
Enter the ordered items here.
 
===Received===
 
Enter received supplies here
 
==Equipment usage log==
 
Date, machine name, problem description. All users are requested to record hours spent in the Foundry.
 
August 13th, 3:00-4:00, Emma, plasma cleaner
 
August 13th, 11:00-11:30, Emma, plasma cleaner
 
August 13, 8:00-11:00am, Saja, plasma, hot plates, spin coater, exposure, develop
 
August 13th, 4:30-6:00, Karin, Spin Coater
 
(Pump for spin coater stopped working after ~1/2 hr.  Oil was nearly empty and pump was very hot.  Supply bottle was cleaned and oil was replaced.  Worked well.)
 
August 12th, 1:45-2:30, Fahad, spin coater
 
August 12th, 9:00-2:30pm, Aaron, plasma, spin coater, hot plates, exposure, develop
 
August 12th, 3:00-4:00, Emma, plasma cleaner
 
August 12th, 10:00-11:00, Emma, plasma cleaner
 
August 11th, 4:30-5:00, Karin, Spin Coater
 
August 11th, 2:00-3:00, Emma, plasma cleaner
 
August 11, 9:00-2:00pm, Lian, plasma, hot plates, spin coater, exposure, develop
 
August 10, 11:00-10:15am, Bogdan, spin coater
 
August 8, 2:55-3:10pm, Bogdan, spin coater (Note: The aluminum foil in the spin coater was not changed and it was full of liquid)
 
August 8th, 10:45-12:15, Emma, vacuum
 
August 8, 9:30-12:00pm, Saja, plasma, hot plates, spin coater, exposure, develop
 
August 7th, 4:00-5:00, Emma, plasma cleaner
 
August 7th, 2:00-4:00pm, omar, plasma cleaner
 
August 7th, 4:45-5:00pm+, Karin, Spin Coater
 
August 7, 10:00-2:00pm, Sanjesh, plasma, hot plates, spin coater, exposure, develop
 
August 6, 4:30-5pm, Karin, spin coater
 
August 6, 3:00-4:00, Emma, plasma cleaner, vacuum, oven, balance
 
Aug 6, 10:00 am - 12:00 PM, omar, plasma cleaner
 
Aug 4, 4:55-5:15PM, chris, spin coater
 
Aug 4, 1:35-1:50pm, Bogdan, spin coater
 
Aug 1, 4-5pm, Karin, spin coater (replaced N2 tank)
 
Aug 1, 2:45-2:55, Bogdan, spin coater (NOTE: Nitrogen tank ran out of nitrogen)
 
July 31, 11:50-12:00, Chris, spin coater
 
July 30, 1-6 pm, Faisal, plasma, hot plates, spin coater, UV expose
 
July 30, 6:45-6:55, Chris, spin coater
 
July 30, 3:00-4:00, Karin, spin coater
 
July 30, 10:00-12:00, Yan, plasma, hot plates, spin coater, exposure, develop
 
July 29, 11:15-3:00pm, Sanjesh, plasma, hot plates, spin coater, exposure, develop
 
July 29, 11:00-12:00, Karin, spin coater
 
July 24, 2:00-5:00 pm, Yan, plasma, hot plates, spin coater, exposure, develop
 
July 23, 1:00-2:30, Fiona, spin coater, plasma cleaner
 
July 23, 10:35-10:50, Bogdan, spin coater
 
July 23, 10:30-11:00, plasma, balance, vacuum
 
July 22, 12:15-12:30, Bogdan, spin coater
 
July 22, 10:00-10:30, Emma, plasma, balance, vacuum
 
July 22, 2:00-5:00pm, Saja, plasma, hot plates, spin coater, exposure, develop
 
July 21, 3:30-4:00, Emma, plasma, balance, vacuum
 
July 21, 10:30-11:00, Emma, balance, vacuum
 
July 21, 2-5 pm, Faisal, plasma, hot plates, spin coater, UV expose
 
July 18, 11 am - 2 pm, Faisal, plasma, hot plates, spin coater, UV expose
 
July 18, 3:20-3:50, Emma, plasma, balance, vacuum
 
July 18, 1:30-3:00pm, Sanjesh, plasma, hot plates, spin coater, exposure, develop
 
July 18, 10:15-11:15, Emma, plasma, balance, vacuum
 
July 18, 11-12:30pm, Karin, spin coater
 
July 18, 9:00-12:00pm, Sanjesh, plasma, hot plates, spin coater, exposure, develop
 
July 17, 12:25-12:35pm, Bogdan, spin coater
 
July 17, 11:00-12:00, Emma, plasma cleaner, scale, vacuum
 
July 16, 5:10-5:20pm, Bogdan, spin coater
 
July 16, 1:00-4:00pm, Sanjesh, plasma, hot plates, spin coater, exposure, develop
 
July 16, 10:30-1:00, Yan, plasma, hot plates, spin coater, exposure, develop
 
July 15, 10-11:30am, Karin, spin coater
 
July 14, 1:00-2:00, Emma, plasma cleaner, scale, vacuum, oven
 
July 11, 11-11:30am, Fahad, spin coater
 
July 11, 9:20-9:30am, Bogdan, spin coater
 
July 10, 3:30-3:40pm, Bogdan, spin coater
 
July 10, 10:30 - 11:00m, vacuum, oven, weight scale
 
July 10, 9:30-12:00pm, Lian, plasma, hot plates, spin coater, exposure, develop
 
July 9, 9:30-12:00pm, Yan, plasma, hot plates, spin coater, exposure, develop
 
July 9, 9:30-12:00pm, Saja, plasma, hot plates, spin coater, exposure, develop
 
July 9, 11:30-1:30, Fiona, spincoater
 
July 8, 9:33-9:45am, Bogdan, spin coater
 
July 8, 10:30-1:30pm, Yan, plasma, hot plates, spin coater, exposure, develop
 
July 8, 10:30-1:30pm, Saja, plasma, hot plates, spin coater, exposure, develop
 
July 7, 1:00-1:20pm, Lian, spin coater
 
July 7, 9:00-3:00pm, Sanjesh, plasma, hot plates, spin coater, exposure, develop
 
July 4, 2:30-3:30, Emma, plasma cleaner, balance, vacuum
 
July 4, 12:00-4:00pm, Chi-Hang, develop, balance, vacuum, oven
 
July 4, 9:00-3:00pm, Lian, plasma, hot plates, spin coater, exposure, develop
 
July 4, 9:15-10:15, Emma, plasma cleaner, balance, vacuum
 
July 3, 3:45-4:45, Emma, plasma cleaner, balance, vacuum
 
July 3, 12:00-6:00pm, Sanjesh, plasma, hot plates, spin coater, exposure, develop
 
July 3, 9:40-10:40, Emma, plasma cleaner, balance, vacuum
 
July 2, 11:30-5:00pm, Sanjesh, plasma, hot plates, spin coater, exposure, develop
 
July 2, 3:20-3:45pm, Bogdan, spin coater
 
June 27, 9:30-2:00pm, Sanjesh, plasma, hot plates, spin coater, exposure, develop
 
June 26, 3:30 - 4:00, Eric, oven
 
June 26, 2:00-4:30, Siavash, plasma, spin coater, hot plates, exposure, develop
 
June 26, 12:00-3:00, Lian, plasma, spin coater, hot plates, exposure, develop
 
June 26, 3:00-4:00, Emma, plasma cleaner
 
June 25, 1:00-5:00pm, Sanjesh, plasma, hot plates, spin coater, exposure, develop
 
June 25, 11:30-12:00, Emma, balance
 
June 24, 12:00 - 4:00, Eric, vacuum, oven
 
June 24, 2:55-3:00pm, Bogdan, spin coater
 
June 24, 3:30-4:30pm, Emma, plasma cleaner
 
June 24, 9:00-3:00pm, Aaron, plasma, spin coater, hot plates, exposure, develop
 
June 24, 9:00-3:00pm, Lian, plasma, spin coater, hot plates, exposure, develop
 
June 24, 11-12, omar, vacuum oven, balance, plasma cleaner
 
June 23, 11:00-4:00pm, Sanjesh, plasma, hot plates, spin coater, exposure, develop
 
June 22, 2:25-2:40, Chris, spin coater
 
June 20, 11:40-11:50, Bogdan, spin coater
 
June 20, 9:00-3:00pm, Lian, plasma, spin coater, hot plates, exposure, develop
 
June 19, 6:17-6:28pm, Bogdan, spin coater
 
June 19, 11:15-11:30am, Bogdan, spin coater
 
June 18, 3:40 - 4:05, Chris, spin coater
 
June 17, 4:20-4:30, Chris, spin coater
 
June 12, June 2, 9:00-2:00pm, Lian, plasma, spin coater, hot plates, exposure, develop
 
June 10, 2:24-2:40, Chris, spin coater
 
June 10, 2-3PM, Foundry Meeting, attended by Chris, Siavash, Lian, Chi-Hang, Mel, Fahad, Sanjesh (please complete). Lian did a great job cleaning in advance. Thank you!! Please all make an effort to keep the Foundry clean and spend time with training new users. -Axel
 
June 10, 11:00-11:30, Fiona, spincoater
 
June 9, 1:00-4:30pm, Sanjesh, plasma, hot plates, spin coater, exposure, develop
 
June 9, 1:00-3:00pm, Faisal, plasma clean, spin coater, UV exposure
 
June 6, 9:00-2:00pm, Sanjesh, plasma, hot plates, spin coater, exposure, develop
 
June 5, 2:00-10:00pm, Faisal, plasma clean, spin coater, UV exposure
 
June 4, 2:00-10:00pm, Faisal, plasma clean, spin coater, UV exposure
 
June 4, 4:20-5:00pm, Mel, plasma, spin coater
 
June 4, 10:30-10:45am, Bogdan, spin coater
 
June 4, June 2, 9:00-2:00pm, Lian, plasma, spin coater, hot plates, exposure, develop
 
June 3, 4:20-4:50, Bogdan, spin coater
 
June 3, 11:00-12:00, Fiona, spin coater
 
June 2, 3:20-3:45pm, 6:15-7:05pm, Mel, plasma, spin coater. NOTE: Coater was caked in PDMS. Also, small (12mm diameter) coverslips won't spin in coater (coater runs cycle but does not spin)
 
June 2, 9:00-4:00pm, Lian, plasma, spin coater, hot plates, exposure, develop
 
May 29, 2:00-10:00pm, Faisal, plasma clean, spin coater, UV exposure
 
May 26, 1:00-4:30pm, Sanjesh, plasma, hot plates, spin coater, exposure, develop
 
May 26, 10:00-1:00pm, Saja, plasma, hot plates, spin coater, exposure, develop
 
May 22, 9:00-2:00pm, Lian, plasma, spin coater, hot plates, exposure, develop
 
May 21, 1:15-2:00pm, Fahad, spin coater
 
May 21, 9:00-3:00pm, Sanjesh, plasma, hot plates, spin coater, exposure, develop
 
May 20, 2:55-3:25pm, Mel, spin coater, plasma cleaner
 
May 20, 1:00 - 1:30pm, Bogdan, spin coater (used only one (last) foil of Al to cover spin coater since there was no new foil)
 
May 19, 2:20-2:45, Chris, spin coater
NOTE:  out of Aluminum foil.
 
May 17, 15:15-15:30, Chris, spin coater
 
May 16, 12:40-12:57pm, Bogdan, spin coater
 
May 14, 1:00-3:00pm, Sanjesh, Plasma, bench
 
May 13, 11:00-12:00, You lab, bench, scale, vacuum, oven
 
May 12, 10:00-3:00pm, Sanjesh/Brendan, plasma, hot plates, spin coater, exposure, develop
 
May 9, 4:32-5:00pm, Bogdan, spin coater
 
May 9, 12:00-1:00, You lab, bench, scale, vacuum, oven
 
May 9, 9:30-3:00pm, Sanjesh/Brendan, plasma, hot plates, spin coater, exposure, develop
 
May 8, 4:30-5:30pm, Mel, plasma, spin coater - vacuum suction unreliable at keeping small 12mm coverslips in place resulting in spin coater not spinning
 
May 8, 12:15-12:40, Bogdan, spin coater
 
May 8, 11:00-12:00, You lab, bench, scale, vacuum, oven
 
May 7, 9:30-4:00pm, Brendan, plasma, hot plates, spin coater, exposure, develop
 
May 7, 9:00-4:00pm, Lian, plasma, hot plates, spin coater, exposure, develop
 
May 5, 10:30-11:30am, Bench, plasma,
 
May 1, 9:30-4:00pm, Brendan, plasma, hot plates, spin coater, exposure, develop
 
May 1, 9:00-4:00pm, Lian, plasma, hot plates, spin coater, exposure, develop
 
Apr 30, 10:00-12:00pm, Saja, plasma, hot plates, spin coater, exposure, develop
 
Apr 29, 11:00-1:30pm, Saja, plasma, hot plates, spin coater, exposure, develop
 
Apr 25, 10:00-1:00pm, Saja, plasma, hot plates, spin coater, exposure, develop
 
Apr 23, 10:00-1:00pm, Saja, plasma, hot plates, spin coater, exposure, develop
 
Apr 23, 10:00-3:00, Brendan, plasma, hot plates, spin coater, exposure, develop
 
Apr 22, 12:00-16:00, Steve, plasma, hot plates, exposure, develop
 
Apr 22, 12:30-2:00pm, Qing, Bench, plasma, digital scale, vacuum chamber
 
April 22, 7:00-8:00, axel, plasma cleaner, oven
 
Apr 21, 9:00-4:30, Lian, plasma, hot plates, spin coater, exposure, develop
 
April 18, 12:30-13:00, omar, plasma cleaner
 
Apr 18, 7:30-800, omar, balance, vacuum oven
 
Apr 18, 10:00-3:00, Brendan, plasma, hot plates, spin coater, exposure, develop
 
Apr 18, 9:00-3:00, Lian, plasma, hot plates, spin coater, exposure, develop
 
Apr 17, 12:00-15:00, Steve, plasma, hot plates, exposure, develop
 
Apr 17, 13:00-14:00, omar, plasma cleaner
 
Apr 17, 7:30-8:00, omar, balance, vacuum oven
 
Apr 16, 11:00-12:30, You lab, bench, scale, vacuum, oven
 
Apr 16, 800-1000am, omar, spin coater, hood, UV
 
Apr 16, 6:40-7:40am, axel, curing oven, vacuum chamber
 
Apr 15, 7:40-8:40am, axel, digital scale, vacuum chamber
cleaned benches, ** please keep counters clean - thanks **
 
Apr 15, 800-830am, omar, digital scale, vacuum chamber
 
Apr 14, 2-4pm, Qing, Bench, plasma, digital scale, vacuum chamber
 
Apr 14, 930-1130, omar, spin coater, plasma, UV
 
Apr 10, 15:00-17:00, omar, Spin coater, UV lamp, hood
 
Apr 8, 2-4pm, Qing, Bench, plasma, digital scale, vacuum chamber
 
Mar 26, 4-5pm, Karin (Chan lab), Bench, plasma, digital scale,
 
Mar 26, 3:30-4:40pm, Qing, Bench, plasma, digital scale, vacuum chamber
 
Mar 24, 1:45-2:15, Fahad, Spin coater, hood
 
March 20, 1:00-2:00 Eric, UV exposure ULA dow corning dishes
 
Mar 25, 9:20-9:35, Chris, Spin coater
 
Mar 18, 10:00-11:00, omar, plasma cleaner
 
Mar 18. 10-12am, Qing, Bench, plasma, digital scale, vacuum chamber
 
Mar 17, 1830-1840, Chris, Spin coater
 
Mar 17, 9:00-16:30, Brendan, plasma clean, spin coater, UV exposure
 
Mar 17, 9:00-16:30, Lian, plasma clean, spin coater, UV exposure
 
Mar 14, 1120-1300, Chris, UV exposure and spin coater
 
Mar 13, 13:00-14:00, Omar, spin coater.
 
Mar 13, 8:45-9 am, 12:15-12:30 pm, Yoan, spin coater.
 
Mar 12, 2:30-2:45 pm, Yoan, spin coater.
 
Mar 11, 3:45-4 pm, Yoan, spin coater.
 
Mar 7, 12:50 - 1:15, Chris, UV exposure
 
Mar 4, 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm (24 hrs), Eric, dessicator.
 
Mar 3, 2:30pm-3:30pm, Fahad, spin coater
 
Mar3, 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm (24 hrs), Eric, dessicator.
 
Mar 2, 3:45-4 pm, Yoan, spin coater.
 
Mar 2, 2-3:15pm, Qing, Bench, plasma, digital scale, vacuum chamber
 
Feb 25, 1-2pm, Karin (Chan Group), bench, plasma,
 
Feb 25, 2:00pm - 2:00pm (24 hour) Eric Wu, dessicator
 
Feb 21, 10:30am - 4:30pm, Faisal, plasma clean, spin coater, UV exposure
 
Feb 21, 6-6:20PM, Chris, Spin Coater Recipe #4
 
Feb 21, 2-3pm, Qing, Oven, Bench, Plasma,
 
Feb 20, 6:15-6:30, Yoan, spin coater.
 
Feb 20, 4PM - 4:30PM, UV exposure
 
Feb 20, 4-4:15pm Nitrogen, 4:15-4:30pm plasma cleaner, 4:30-7pm hood space
 
Feb 20, 11:00am - 1:00pm, 1:45 - 5:00pm, Faisal, plasma clean, spin coater, UV exposure
 
Feb 20, 2-3:45pm, Qing, Oven, Bench, Plasma,
 
Feb 19, Overnight 4:00pm-4:00pm, Eric Wu, Dessicator, Silanization.
 
Feb 18, 4:50-5:10PM, Chris, UV exposure
 
Feb 18, 1:00-1:30PM, Chris, UV Exposure
 
Feb 15, 10:00-5:00pm, Brendan, plasma clean, spin coater, UV exposure
 
Feb 15, 9:30-5:00pm, Lian, plasma clean, spin coater, UV exposure
 
Feb 14, 10-10:30, Yoan, spin coater. PROBLEM: spin coater not registering cover as closed. (this has been fixed)
 
Feb 14, 9-10 am, Qing, plasma, workstation
 
Feb 13, 2:50-4:20, Mel, plasma, spin coater - Nitrogen tank changed
 
Feb 11, 12-4pm, Steve, plasma, spin coater, UV exposure, Develop
 
Feb 9, 7:15PM-7:30PM, Chris:  spin coater
 
Feb 7, 11:30am-12:15pm, Mel, plasma, spin coat
 
Feb 5, 1:30-2:30pm, Qing, plasma, workstation,
 
Feb 5, 2:00pm-2:45pm, Mel, plasma cleaner
 
Feb 4, 2:00pm-5:00pm, Faisal, plasma clean, spin coater, UV exposure
 
Feb 4, 3:00pm-4:00pm, Fiona, spin coater
 
Feb 4, 2:00pm-4:00pm, Steve, plasma clean, spin coater, UV exposure
 
Feb 4, 10:00-12:00, Saja, work bench, UV exposure, plasma cleaner
 
Feb 3, 12:00pm-3:00pm, Steve, plasma clean, spin coater, UV exposure
 
Feb 2, 12:00pm-4:00pm, Steve, plasma clean, spin coater, UV exposure
 
Feb 2, 9:00-9:30am, Saja, balance, vacuum oven
 
February 1, 9:00am-3:00pm, Brendan, plasma clean, spin coater, UV exposure
 
February 1, 9:00am-3:00pm, Lian, plasma clean, spin coater, UV exposure
 
Jan 31, 1:30pm-2:15pm, Mel, spin coater
 
Jan 31, 2:00-7:00pm, Saja, plasma cleaner, spin coater, UV exposure
 
Jan 30, 1:00-5:00pm, Saja, plasma cleaner, spin coater, UV exposure
 
Jan 30, 12:30-1:15, Yoan, spin coater.
 
Jan 30, 2:30pm-3:30pm, Mel, spin coater
 
Jan 29, 1:00pm-2:00pm, Eric, plasma, ethanol wash
 
Jan 29, 2:00pm-2:30pm, Fiona, spin coater
 
Jan 29, 9:00am-4:00pm, Brendan, plasma cleaner, spin coater, UV exposure
 
Jan 29, 9:00am-4:00pm, Lian, plasma cleaner, spin coater, UV exposure
 
Jan 28, 3:00-3:15, Chris, Spin Coater.  Fixed the vacuum problem:  hard whitish polymer in the chuck blocking the vacuum line - scraped out with pointed scalpel.
 
Jan 28, 11:45-12:00, Chris, Spin Coater.  PROBLEM:  Vacuum chuck not maintaining vacuum.  Not enough time to attempt fixes.
 
Jan 25, 2:00 - 3:00, Mel, Spin coater
 
Jan 25, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, Faisal, plasma, spin coater, UV, hot plates
 
Jan 22, 4:00 - 5:00, Eric, PDMS + Oven + Vacuum
 
Jan 21, 10:15am-10:30am, Eric, Sonication + Plasma cleaner
 
Jan 21, 10-11am, 3:30-4:00pm, Qing, plasma, workstation, digital scale, vacuum chamber
 
Jan 21, 12:15-12:45pm, Fahad, spin coater
 
Jan 21, 9:00am-4:00pm, Brendan, plasma cleaner, spin coater, UV exposure
 
Jan 21, 9:00am-4:00pm, Lian, plasma cleaner, spin coater, UV exposure
 
Jan 17, 12:00-12:30, Chris & Yoan, spin coater
 
Jan 17, 9:00-9:30am, Omar, plasma cleaner
 
Jan 16, 3:45-4:30pm, Mel, spin coater
 
Jan 16, 10:00am-4:00pm, Lian, plasma cleaner, spin coater, UV exposure
 
Jan 16, 9:00-9:45am, Omar, plasma cleaner
 
Jan 15, 9:30-11:00am, 5-6:00pm, Qing, plasma, workstation, digital scale, vacuum chamber
 
Jan 15, 9:00am-5:00pm, Lian, plasma cleaner, spin coater, UV system
 
Jan 15, 9:00-9:30am, Omar, plasma cleaner
 
Jan 14, 9:00-10:00am, Omar, plasma cleaner
 
Jan 11, 15:00-18:00, Omar, Spin coater, UV system
 
Jan 10, 3:00-4:50pm, Qing, plasma, workstation, digital balance, vacuum chamber
 
Jan 10, 9:00 - 10:00, Omar Khan, plasma cleaner, PROBLEM: N2 Tanks Empty
 
Jan 10-11:00pm, Qing, digital balance, vacuum chamber, Oven
 
Jan 9, 13:45 - 14:30, Omar Khan, Digital balance, oven
 
Jan 7, 11:45, Fiona Rask, spin coater, could not use, PROBLEM: VACUUM NOT WORKING!
 
Dec 20, 11:00-3:00, Brendan MacDonald, spin coater, UV system, plasma cleaner
 
Dec 19, 11:00-3:00, Brendan MacDonald, spin coater, UV system, plasma cleaner
 
Dec 19, 10:00-2:00, Saja Al-Dujaili, spin coater, UV system, plasma cleaner
 
Dec 18, 2:30 - 4:00, Brendan MacDonald, spin coater, UV system, plasma cleaner
 
Dec 18, 9:00 - 10:00, Omar, plasma cleaner
 
Dec 17, 2:30 - 4:30, Brendan MacDonald, spin coater, UV system, plasma cleaner
 
Dec 17, 12:30 - 13:00, Fahad, spin coater
 
Dec 13, 8:30 - 9:30, omar, spin coater, 13:00-13:30 UV System
 
Dec 13, 9:30 - 14:00, omar, spin coater, UV system
 
Dec 12, 17:00 - 18:00, omar, plasma cleaner
 
Dec 12, 8:00 - 9:00, omar, plasma cleaner
 
Dec 11, 15:20 - 15:45, omar, plasma cleaner
 
Dec 11, 9:40-10:50am, Qing, plasma, workstation, digital balance, vacuum chamber
 
Dec 7, 11:00-14:30, omar, spin coater, UV system
 
Dec 7, 9:30-10:15am, Qing, plasma, workstation
 
Dec 6, 9:30-10:15am, Qing, plasma, workstation, digital balance, vacuum chamber
 
Dec 6, 9:30-9:45am, Fahad, spin coater
 
Dec 5, 13:00-15:30, Omar, spin coater, UV system
 
Dec 5, 8:30 - 10:00, Omar, spin coater, UV system
 
Dec 4, 1:50pm, Qing, plasma, workstation
 
Dec 4, 12:30-13:00, plasma cleaner
 
Nov 30, 1:40-2:40pm, Qing, plasma, workstation, oven
 
Nov 29, 10:00-11:30am, Qing, plasma, workstation, digital balance, vacuum chamber, oven
 
Nov 28, 3:00-3:30pm, Qing, digital balance, vacuum chamber
 
Nov 27, 9:00am-12:00pm, Omar Khan, spin coater, UV system, plasma cleaner
 
Nov 26, 3:30-4:00pm Qing, digital balance, vacuum chamber
 
Nov 26, 1:30-1:45pm, Fahad, spin coater
 
Nov 23, 9:00 - 3:00pm, Steve Shih, spin coater, UV system, plasma cleaner
 
Nov 23, 10:00-11:30 am, 1:30-3:30 pm, Faisal Moledina, spin coater, UV system, plasma cleaner
 
Nov 22, 2:00-3:00pm, Qing, plasma, workstation, digital balance, vacuum chamber, oven
 
Nov 21, 4:00-4:30pm, Qing, plasma, workstation, digital balance, oven
 
Nov 22, 11:00-4:00pm, Brendan MacDonald, spin coater, UV system, plasma cleaner
 
Nov 22, 11:00-4:00pm, Lian Leng, spin coater, UV system, plasma cleaner
 
Nov 21, 6:45-7PM, Christopher Moraes, Spinner
 
Nov. 21, 1:30-3:30, Saja Al-Dujaili, bench, UV system, microscope, plasma cleaner
 
Nov 21, 10:00am-2:00pm, Brendan MacDonald, spin coater, UV system, plasma cleaner
 
Nov 20, 1:00 - 2:30 pm, Qing, plasma, workstation, digital balance, vacuum chamber, oven
 
Nov 19, 2:30-4:00pm, Qing, plasma, workstation, digital balance, vacuum chamber, oven
 
Nov. 20, 1:00-4:00, Saja Al-Dujaili, bench, UV system, microscope, plasma cleaner
 
Nov 20, 7:00 - 11:30, Omar Khan, spin coater, UV system, plasma cleaner, bench, laminar flow hood, UV lamp
 
Nov 19, 13:30 - 15:30, Omar Khan, digital balance, vacuum chamber, oven
 
Nov 19, 1:45-2:15, Fahad Chowdhury, spin coater
 
Nov 19, 10:30-11:30, 3:15-3:30 Saja Al-Dujaili, digital balance, vacuum chamber, oven.
 
Nov 19, 10:00-12:00, Brendan MacDonald, spin coater, UV system, plasma cleaner
 
Nov 19, 10:00-12:00, Lian Leng, spin coater, UV system, plasma cleaner
 
Nov 19, 9:00-12:00, Omar Khan, spin coater, UV system, plasma cleaner, bench, laminar flow hood
 
Nov 16, 10:40-2:00, Omar Khan, spin coater, UV system, plasma cleaner, bench, laminar flow hood
 
Nov 16, 10:40-2:00, Saja Al-Dujaili, spin coater, UV system, plasma cleaner, bench, laminar flow hood
 
Nov 12, 1:45-3:00pm, Qing,plasma cleaner, workstation, digital balance, vacuum chamber
 
Nov 9, 9:15-9:45 Saja Al-Dujaili, laminar flow hood
 
Nov 8, 2:00-2:15, 3:15-3:30 Saja Al-Dujaili, digital balance, vacuum chamber, oven.
 
Nov 7, 3:30-5pm, Qing Xiang, plasma cleaner, workstation, digital balance, vacuum chamber
 
Nov 7, 4:00-4:20pm, Lian Leng, plasma cleaner, oven.
 
Nov 6, 5:00-5:40pm, Lian Leng, plasma cleaner, oven.
 
Nov 6, 1-3pm, Qing, plasma cleaner, workstation, digital balance, vacuum chamber.
 
Nov 5, 2-4pm, Qing, plasma cleaner, workstation, digital balance, vacuum chamber.
 
Nov 5, Mel Brown, fume hood 1:30-3:30, plasma cleaner 1:30-1:45
 
Nov 5, 12:30-1:00pm, Lian Leng, plasma cleaner, oven.
 
Oct 30, Mel Brown, fume hood 1-3:30, plasma cleaner 1:15-1:45 - could not use equipment as 
        nitrogen tanks empty (required for first step).
 
Oct 22, Qing Xiang, Workstation, vacuum chamber, plasma, and balance.
 
'''''When I was using Plasm cleaner, initially no plasma produced. Found that the tube line of the Plasma cleaner is disconnected to the oven, it is not working since the vacuum is not high enough. After connecting the tube, it works well. Just remind everyone, check the line and make sure it is not disconnected.'''''
 
Oct 19, 4:00-6:00pm, Lian Leng, balance, vacuum chamber, oven.
 
Oct 18, Qing Xiang, workstation, vacuum chamber and balance
 
October 15, Fahad Chowdhury, 11:45-12:15, Spin-coat
 
October 2, Fahad Chowdhury, 14:15-14:45, Spin-coat
 
October 2, Eric Wu, 15:00-16:00, weight scale, plasma, bench, vacuum, oven
 
October 2, Mel Brown, 11:00am-2pm, plasma cleaner (11:00-11:30), fume hood
 
October 1, Lian Leng, 1:00pm-5:00pm, Su-8 Spincoat,Bake, UV expose, develop
 
October 1, Fahad Chowdhury, 11:00am-12:45pm, Spin-coat
 
Eric Wu - Sept 26, 11:00-12:00, expose, develop
 
Eric Wu - Sept 25, 4:00-5:00, su8 spincoat, bake, uv expose, develop
 
Eric Wu - Sept 24, 12:30 - 2:00, SU8-2050, spincoater, uv plasma, oven, nitrogen, sonicator
 
Qing Xiang, used workstation, plasma, Spet 20, 11:30-12:30am, no problem
 
September 19, George Ye, 6:15-7:15pm, SU 8 feature layer fabrication, hot plates, UV lamp, spincoater
 
September 19, George Ye, 9:30-10:40am, SU 8 feature layer fabrication, hot plates, UV lamp, spincoater
 
September 18, George Ye, 5:30-7:00pm, Su 8 seed layer fabrication, hot plates, UV lamp, spincoater
 
September 18, September Monthly Meeting. Participants: Steve, Fahad, Mel, 2:30-3:30PM
 
September 13, Chris Moraes, 3:40-4:10: spin coating PDMS
 
September 12, Eric Wu, 3:30 - 6:00, plasma, pdms, oven, hood
 
September 11, Melissa Brown, 12:30-3:00, plasma cleaner (12:30-1:00 only) and hood
 
September 5, Barzin Doroodgar, 12:00-1:00, spincoat, UV, bake
 
August 30, Emma Brisson, 4:30-5:00, plasma cleaner and hood
 
August 30, Emma Brisson, 10:00-10:15, balance and vacuum chamber
 
August 29, Eric Wu, 10:00am - 9:00pm, SU8-25, Plasma, Acetone/Isopropanol Clean, Sonicator, Nitrogen, Hood, Vaccum, Hotplates, Oven.
 
August 29, Emma Brisson, 4:00-5:00; plasma cleaner, hood
 
August 28, Eric Wu, 3:00 - 5:00, SU8-25, Plasma, Acetone/Isopropanol Clean, Sonicator, Nitrogen, Hood, Vaccum, Hotplates, Oven.
 
August 28, Emma Brisson, 11:45-12:45, plasma cleaner, hood
 
August 27, Emma Brisson, 3:30-4:15, plasma cleaner, hood
 
Aug 24, Qing Xiang, 5:00-5:30pm, blance, vacuum chamber
 
August 24, Eric Wu, 12:40 - 12:50, (Protein removal from stamps: UV plasma, ethanol sonication)
 
August 24, Emma Brisson, 1:30-2:30, plasma cleaner and hood
 
August 23, Emma Brisson, 12:30-1:30, 3:30-3:45, plasma cleaner and hood
 
August 23, Eric Wu, 12:00 - 12:10, (Protein removal from stamps: UV plasma, ethanol sonication)
 
August 22, Eric Wu, 12:00 - 12:05 (Prepare surface for silanization mix adsorption: UV plasma)
 
August 21, Emma Brisson, 10:30-11, hood, vacuum oven, curing oven, 4-5 plasma cleaner
 
August 21, Melissa Brown, 2:00-5:00pm, hood, 2:30-3:00pm, plasma cleaner
 
August 21, Eric Wu, 1:00 - 1:10 (Protein removal: UV Plasma, Ethanol Sonication)
 
*** AUGUST 16 - FOUNDRY MAINTENANCE (CLOSED) - UV LAMP/VACUUM PUMPS ***
 
August 15, Anna Sheu, 11:00-3:00, spincoat, plasma, vacuum, bake
 
August 15, Barzin Doroodgar, 11-12pm, 1-2pm, spincoat, plasma, UV, vacuum, bake
 
August 15, Steve Shih, 11-12pm, 1-2pm, spincoat, vacuum, bake
 
August 15, Lian Leng, 11:00-4:30, spincoat, plasma, UV, vacuum, bake
 
August 15, Annie chen, 11:00-3:00, spincoat, plasma, vacuum, bake
 
August 14, Lian Leng, 11:00-4:00, spincoat, plasma, UV, vacuum, bake
 
August 14, Barzin Doroodgar, 1:00-3:00, spincoat, plasma, UV, vacuum, bake
 
August 14, Annie Chen, 3:30-4:00, spincoat, plasma, UV, vacuum, bake
 
August 14, Anna Sheu, 1:00-3:00, spincoat, plasma, UV, vacuum, bake
 
August 13, Anna Sheu, 1:00-2:00, spincoat, plasma, UV, vacuum, bake
 
August 13, Eric Wu, 11:00-2:00, 200um channels, spincoat, uv expose, substrate clean, oxy plasma, developer
 
August 13, Emma Brisson, 10:00-12:00, laminar hood, plasma cleaner, vacuum oven, curing oven
 
August 13, Michael Huang, 9:00-1:00, hot plate PVDF heat-curing
 
August 10, Annie Chen, 2:00-3:00, spincoat, plasma, UV, vacuum, bake
 
August 10, Anna Sheu, 1:00-3:00, spincoat, plasma, UV, vacuum, bake
 
August 9, Emma Brisson, 11:30-12:30, Vacuum oven, curing oven, laminar hood
 
August 8, Annie Chen, 3pm-5pm, spincoat, plasma, UV, vacuum, bake
 
August 8, Anna Sheu, 3pm-5pm, spincoat, plasma, UV, vacuum, bake
 
August 8, Steve Shih, 11am-4pm, Spin coater, Plasma, UV, Vacuum, Bake
 
August 8, Chris Moraes, 5:00-5:30PM, Spin coater: PDMS< using recipe #4
 
August 7, Steve Shih, 10am-11:30am,12:30pm-4pm, Spin Coater, Plasma, UV
 
August 7, Lian Leng, 10am-11:30am,12:30pm-4pm, Spin Coater, Plasma, UV
 
August 7, Barzin Doroodgar, 10am-11:30am,12:30pm-4pm, Spin Coater, Plasma, UV
 
August 7, Chris Moraes, 12:30-1PM, Spin coater: PDMS, using recipe #3
 
August 3, Emma Brisson, 11:00-12:00, bench, plasma cleaner
 
August 2, Anna Sheu, 1pm-4pm, spincoat, plasma, UV, vacuum, bake
 
August 2, Emma Brisson, 11:00-12:00, bench, vacuum, oven,
 
August 1, Eric Wu, 2:00-3:30 PDMS, Oven, Vacuum, Plasma, Nitrogen, Sonicate
 
August 1, Saja Al-Dujaili, 2:00-3:00, SU8 feature fabrication, bench, hot plates, spincoater, UV lamp
 
July 31, Saja Al-Dujaili, 10:00AM-4:00PM, PDMS casting, bench, scale, vacuum chamber, vacuum oven
 
July 30, Qing Xiang, 3:30-5:00pm, plasma cleaner, workstation, vacuum chamber, balance
 
July 27, Emma Brisson, 1:00-2:00, plasma cleaner, bench
 
July 26, Emma Brisson, 11:30-12:30, vacuum oven, curing oven, bench
 
July 26, George Ye, 10:00-11:30am and 2:00-3:40pm, SU 8 seed and feature layer fabrication, bench, hot plates, spincoater, UV lamp
 
July 20, Eric Wu, 2:20 - 3:20am. PDMS molding (pdms 1:10, degas, plasma onto glass)
 
July 20, Saja Al-Dujaili, 10:00AM-4:00PM, PDMS casting, bench, scale, vacuum chamber, vacuum oven
 
July 19, Saja Al-Dujaili, 10:00AM-4:00PM, PDMS casting, bench, scale, vacuum chamber, vacuum oven
 
July 19, George Ye, 10:30-11:30am and 2:40-3:40pm, SU 8 seed and feature layer fabrications, bench, hot plates, spincoater, UV lamp
 
July 19, Mel Brown, 1:00-5:00, surface functionalization, laminar hood, plasma cleaner
 
July 18, Emma, Michelle & Bryan, 3:30-5:00, PDMS chips, laminar hood, plasma cleaner
 
July 18, Emma, Michelle & Bryan, 11:30-1:00, laminar hood, vacuum oven
 
July 17, Saja Al-Dujaili, 2:00PM-9:00AM (July 18), PDMS casting, bench, scale, vacuum chamber, vacuum oven
 
July 17, George Ye, 2:00-3:30pm, SU 8 feature layer fabrication, bench, hot plates, spincoater, UV lamp
 
July 16, Fahad Chowdhury, 1:15pm-2pm, Spin-coater
 
July 16, Eric Wu, 12:00pm-2:00pm, SU8 developing and Plasma for Silanization
 
July 13, Saja Al-Dujaili, 9:00AM-2:00PM, SU8 feature fabrication, bench, hot plates, spincoater, UV lamp
 
July 12, Saja Al-Dujaili, 9:00AM-1:00PM, SU8 feature fabrication, bench, hot plates, spincoater, UV lamp
 
July 12, George Ye and Ron Ho, 10:30am-11:50am, SU 8 feature and master fabrication, bench, hot plates, spincoater, UV lamp
 
July 12, Emma Brisson, 9-11:30AM, Laminar hood, Plasma cleaner
 
July 11, Barzin Doroodgar, 2:00-4:00pm, SU 8 feature fabrication, bench, hot plates, spincoater, UV lamp
 
July 11, Mel Brown, 4:00PM-6:30PM, Laminar hood, Plasma Cleaner, Spin Coater
 
July 11, DEEP Program 1:30PM - 3PM
 
July 11,thanks to George, Steve, Siavash, Barzin, Mel, and Eric for attending the Monthly Meeting at the TMF. Please note that either attending the monthly meetings or informing us when you can't make it is mandatory for ALL users.
 
July 10, Eric Wu, 1:00PM-5:00PM, Spincoat, Hotplate, Oven, Plasma, Hood, Sonicator. SU8 Master Fabrication.
 
July 9, Siavash Aslanbeigi, 10:00AM-5:00PM, 8PM-11PM SU8 feature fabrication, bench, hot plates, spincoater, UV lamp
 
 
July 7, Siavash Aslanbeigi, 2:00PM-5:00PM, SU8 feature fabrication, bench, hot plates, spincoater, UV lamp
 
July 6, George Ye, 10:30-11:45am, SU 8 master and seed layer fabrication, bench, hot plates, spincoater, UV lamp
 
July 6, Bryan Keith, 9:00-10:00am and 1:00-3:00pm, oven, laminar hood, vacuum pump, plasma cleaner
 
July 5, George Ye, 10:30-11:30am, SU 8 master fabrication, bench, hot plates, spincoater, UV lamp
 
July 5, Siavash Aslanbeigi, 10:00AM-5:00PM, SU 8 feature fabrication, bench, hot plates, spincoater, UV lamp
 
June 29, Barzin Doroodgar, 1:00-4:00pm, SU 8 feature fabrication, bench, hot plates, spincoater, UV lamp, electric arc light
 
June 28, Barzin Doroodgar, 10:00-4:00pm, SU 8 feature fabrication, bench, hot plates, spincoater, UV lamp, electric arc light
 
June 27, George Ye, 3:30-5:00pm, SU 8 feature layer fabrication, bench, hot plates, spincoater, UV lamp
 
June 27, Fahad Chowdhury, 3:15-3:45pm, Spincoater
 
June 25, George Ye, 10:00-11:00am, SU 8 seed layer fabrication, bench, hot plates, spincoater, UV lamp
 
June 24, Chris Moraes, 2-2:30PM, Spin coater
 
Note: Changed the nitrogen tank for the spinner
 
IMPORTANT: I found the spinner in a real mess. There was resist *everywhere*. I changed the Aluminum foil liner, but there was so much SU-8 (?) there that it had already seeped through the liner, and formed a big puddle in the black bowl underneath. If whoever's made the mess could please take out that bowl and get rid of all the gunk, it would be appreciated. And please, PLEASE change the Aluminum foil liner EVERY TIME you use the spinner. It's so much easier to clean that way.
 
June 22, Siavash Aslanbeigi, 10:00-5:00pm, SU 8 feature fabrication, bench, hot plates, spincoater, UV lamp, electric arc light
 
June 21, Siavash Aslanbeigi, 10:00-4:00pm, SU 8 feature fabrication, bench, hot plates, spincoater, UV lamp, electric arc light
 
June 20, Siavash Aslanbeigi, 12:00-4:00pm, SU 8 feature fabrication, bench, hot plates, spincoater, UV lamp, electric arc light
 
June 19, Siavash Aslanbeigi, 12:00-4:00pm, SU 8 feature fabrication, bench, hot plates, spincoater, UV lamp, electric arc light
 
June 18, Siavash Aslanbeigi, 3:00-5:00pm, SU 8 feature fabrication, bench, hot plates, spincoater, UV lamp, electric arc light
 
June 18, Fahad Chowdhury, 2:15-2:45pm, Spincoater
 
June 15, George Ye, 2:00-3:30pm, SU 8 feature and seed layer fabrication, bench, hot plates, spincoater, UV lamp
 
June 14, George Ye, 2:30-4:00pm, SU 8 feature layer fabrication, bench, hot plates, spincoater, UV lamp
 
June 13, George Ye, 11:00am-12:00pm, SU 8 seed layer fabrication, bench, hot plates, spincoater, UV lamp
 
June 12, George Ye, 2:30-4:00pm, SU 8 feature layer fabrication, bench, hot plates, spincoater, UV lamp
 
June 11, George Ye, 2:30-3:30pm, SU 8 seed layer fabrication, bench, hot plates, spincoater, UV lamp
 
June 11, George Ye, 10:30am-12:30pm, SU 8 feature layer fabrication, bench, hot plates, spincoater, UV lamp
 
June 8, George Ye, 2:00pm-3:00pm, SU 8 seed layer, bench, hot plates, spincoater, UV lamp
 
June 7, George Ye, 10:30am-12:00pm, SU 8 feature layer fabrication, bench, hot plates, spincoater, UV lamp
 
June 7, Fahad Chowdhury, 10:45-11:45am, spincoater
 
June 1, George Ye, 10:30-11:30am, SU 8 feature layer fabrication, bench, hot plates, spincoater, UV lamp
 
May 30, Eric Wu, 1:00-2:00pm, Substrate silanization: ethanol sonication, UV plasma treatment, mercapto-propyltrimethoxy silane immerse.
 
May 29, Eric Wu, 10:00am-3pm, Master Fabrication: sonicate, ovendry, spincoat su8-25, UV expose, acid dissolve. PDMS stamp fabrication: pdms mix, degas, cure.
 
May 28, George Ye, 2:20-4:00pm, bench, spincoater, hot plates, UV lamp
 
May 25, George Ye, 2:45-3:30pm, bench, spincoater, hot plates, UV lamp
 
May 25, Qing Xiang, 1:30-2:30, workstation, oven, plasma cleaner
 
May 25, Qing Xiang, 11:30-12:30am, balance, vacuum chamber.
 
May 25, George Ye, 10:30am-12:00pm, SU-8 50 feature fabrication, bench, spincoater, hot plates, UV lamp (the screw for the adjustable platform has been tightened)
 
May 24, George Ye, 10:30am-12:00pm, SU-8 seed layer fabrication, bench, spincoater, hot plates, UV lamp
 
May 23, George Ye, 2:00-3:30pm, SU-8 50 fabrication, bench, spincoater, hot plates, UV lamp (the screw for the adjustable platform became loose, need screwdriver to tighten it)
 
May 23, George Ye, 10:30am-12:00pm, SU-8 seed layer, bench, spincoater, hot plates, UV lamp
 
May 17, George Ye & Chris Moraes, 2:00-4:00pm, SU-8 50 fabrication, recipe on computer
 
May 17, George Ye & Chris Moraes, 10:30-12:00am, SU-8 seed layer, recipe on computer
 
May 15, Qing Xiang, 3-4pm, bench, vacuum chamber, balance
 
May 11, Qing Xiang, 4:30-5:40pm, bench, vacuum chamber, balance, plasma cleaner
 
May 10, Qing Xiang, 9:45-10:20am, bench, vacuum chamber, oven, balance
 
May 9, Qing Xiang, 5-6pm, bench, vaccum chamber, oven, plasma cleaner and balance
 
May 5, CLEAN: Joint Set-up of equipment and cleaning, participants: Yali, Chris, Siavash, Barzin, Qing, Edmond, George, Axel
 
Apr 26, Qing Xiang, 12:15pm- 3:00pm,Oven; 5-6pm, bench, plasma cleaner, balance, vacuum chamber
 
Apr 23, Qing Xiang, 5:15-6:00pm, bench, Plasma cleaner, balance and vacuum chamber
 
Apr 16, Qing Xiang, 2:00am - 5:00pm, used: oven.
 
April 13, Qing Xiang, 9:30-11:00am, used: vacuum chamber; 11:00am-4:40pm, used: oven; 4:40-6:00pm, PDMS channel/glass binding, used: plazma cleaner, bench.
 
April 12, Qing Xiang, 10-12am, used: vacuum chamber; 12-5:00pm, used: oven; 5-5:30, used: bench.
 
April 4, 11-12pm, Qing Xiang, PDMS/glass chip binding, equipment used: Plazma cleaner, Bench
 
April 3, 3-4pm, Qing Xiang, PDMS casting, quipment used: vaccum over, heating oven, blance
 
Setting-up and test run of equipment, Apr 3, 4-5PM: Qing, Yali, Fahad, Axel
 
Master fabrication (pls edit), Apr 3, 2-3PM: Qing
 
Joint move to HA311 until Apr 3
 
Eric Wu, Suns Lab, Wed Mar 20 2007 12:00 - 13:00 PDMS microstamp fabrication. Thin stamp fabrication by sandwiching a glass slide with the master. A rigid backing for the stamp was created by attaching the thin stamp to oxidized glass.
 
Devon Huber, Guenther Lab, Tue Mar 20 14:00 - 15:00 PDMS stamp fabrication
 
Eric Wu, Suns Lab, Tue Mar 19 2007 13:30 - 15:00 Microstamp Master Fabrication
 
Eric Wu, Suns Lab, Mon Mar 18 2007 12:30 - 13:00 Plasma on silanized glass for protein transfer prep.
 
Alex Rhee, Chan Lab, Tues Mar 13 2007 10:30PM-12AM. Plasma cleaner on PDMS slabs.
 
Please DO NOT FORGET to SIGN IN after usage. Thank you!
 
Edmond Young, Simmons Lab, Fri Feb 23 2007, 1:30-3:30 PM Fab: SU-8-25 spincoat with Program #22, soft-bake, UV exposure for 9 sec. post-bake, develop
 
Joint cleaning, Thu Feb 22, 4:00-5:30 PM
 
==ADVANCE BOOKING==
If you plan to use the lab in the future, please submit your times in advance to prevent double bookings. Note that for all times outside the normal working hours (workdays 9AM-5PM), you are only allowed to fabricate if you bring a second trained person with you.


==PURCHASING INFORMATION==
==PURCHASING INFORMATION==
===Consumables===
a. WEIGH BOATS:
Large Hexagonal Antistatic Polystyrene Weigh Boats (4" x 3"), pk/500, $28.01 Sku 2136-25433-104
Source: Medstore


b. KIM WIPES: Order box of 24
===[[TMFConsumables|.     Consumables]]===
Source: Medstore


c. BETA WIPES: 9"x9", 50/pack, order > 3 packs
===[[TMFPhotomasks|.     Photomasks]]===


d. VACUUM PUMP OIL:
===[[TMFOther Equipment|.     Other Equipment]]===
Source: VWR


e. NITRILE GLOVES: sizes S, M, L, XL
Contact information for spin coater maintenance:
Source: Medstore or VWR
Don Stephens
Technical Support SCS
7645 Woodland Dr.
Indianapolis, IN. 46278
Ph.: 317-244-1200 ext. 260
Fax: 317-240-2739
E-mail: dstephens@scscoatings.com


f. SOLVENTS: acetone, methanol, 2propanol, ethanol
==[[TMFRecipes | RECIPE DUMP]]==
order in 4L bottles, cleanroom grade
Dump your numbered fabrication recipes here.
Source: Sigma Aldrich or Medstore
[[TMFRecipes | Recipe Dump]]


g. MICROSCOPE SLIDES: 3" x 1", VWR, Cat No: 48323-180
==LAB SAFETY==


h. WATER-PROOF MARKERS/PENS: black, Medstore, VWR, Staples
Access to the foundry requires users to be compliant with the  [http://www.ehs.utoronto.ca/Home.htm UofT health and Safety regulations] and to be individually trained at the equipment. Users that don't fulfill these requirements are denied access.
order ~ 2 boxes


i. CLEANROOM SWABS: Fisher Scientific, part number 18-385 (made by Texwipe).
Waste will be picked up from the Foundry on every second Monday starting March 10, 2008.
~100  in  a package. order 2 packs


j. STOP WATCHES: order 2
There are separate containers for liquid chemical waste under the fume hood. Please separate your liquid waste accordingly.
Source: Medstore


k. PARAFILM: oder 1 box 4"x125 ft, Medstore
There is a sharp's box beside the waste container. Sharps (glass, needles, blades, etc.) are to be disposed here, NOT in regular waste.


===Purchasing Photomasks===
Bulk SU-8 and liquid PDMS waste are to be disposed of in their respective bags in the blue oil drum outside the cleanroom. This is NOT to be disposed of in regular waste.
 
--Microart Services Inc.----------
Tel: 905 709 2244
Fax: 905 709 1873
50 West Beaver Creek,
Richmond Hill, ON,
L4B 1G5
 
Steps:
1 - Convert your file into a .gerber file. I use LinkCad.
 
2 - Send your file to padplot@primus.ca
 
3 - Call the company and tell him about it, make sure he knows where 
to ship it, etc.
 
4 - When you recieve the invoice & photomask, have Sheila Baker send a 
cheque out to him. The company only accepts cheques. You'll need Axel 
to sign the invoice with an account #.
 
Ships in 1 day, comes the next day.
-------------------------------------
 
--www.photoplotstore.com--------------------
1-888-821-1748
they're based somewhere in the US
 
Steps:
1 - Convert your file to .gerber
 
2 - Click the grid size you want (ie 1/8 mil, 1/20 mil), it should be
the first thing you see under "Precision Laser Photoplots". also, 1 
mil = 25 um
 
3 - Upload your file
 
4 - Fill out the payment form
 
5 - Call him (cuz last time i didn't and he didn't do anything)
 
Also ships in 1 day, comes next day.
------------------------------------------------
 
I find Microart has better quality transparencies, but 
www.photoplotstore.com has higher precision photoplotters.
 
-Eric
 
===RECIPE DUMP===
Dump your numberred fabrication recipes here (note the date).
 
'''
A. TO FABRICATE STRAIGHT WALL ON THICK SU-8 SAMPLE'''
 
'''Problem:''' The features has a large overhanging edge near the top; the walls were slanted
 
'''Cause:''' the photomask was not pressed firmly against the photofilm which causes UV light to leak around the photomask apertures
 
'''Solution:''' before exposure, cover the photomask with a large piece of 3x2 inches glass. Then, apply two thick stacks (10-15) microscope slides on either sides of the cover glass to be used as weight.
 
'''Protocol:'''
 
'''Dehydration bake:'''
 
1. Dehydration bake @ 200 degrees for about 15 minutes
 
'''Spincoating:'''
 
1. 500RPM  DWELL: 10s  ACCELERATION: 10s
 
2. 2000RPM DWELL: 30s  ACCELERATION: 5s
 
3. 0RPM    DWELL: 0s    ACCELERATION: 10s
 
'''Pre-exposure bake:'''
 
1. 7 minutes @ 65 degrees
 
2. 20 minutes @ 95 degrees
 
3. allowed to cool to room temperature
 
'''Exposure:'''
 
1. cover the photomask as described above
 
2. UV exposure for 20 seconds
 
'''Post-exposure bake:'''
 
1. 2 minutes @ 65 degrees
 
2. 7 minutes @ 95 degrees
 
3. 2 minutes @ 65 degrees
 
'''Develop:'''
 
1. Develop in 20ml of developer with mild to strong agitation for 20 minutes
 
2. Replace with 20ml of fresh developer
 
3. Develop further for another 20 minutes
 
 
 
An excel file with a fairly generic parameter table has been created on the desktop of the common computer in the fabrication lab.  If you could input all your SU-8 fabrication data there, it'd be very useful.  Thanks,  Chris.
 
===LAB SAFETY===
 
Access to the foundry requires users to be complient with the  [http://www.ehs.utoronto.ca/Home.htm UofT health and Safety regulations] and to be individually trained by a member of Dr. Guenther's group at the equipment. Users that don't fulfill these requirements are denied access.
 
Waste will be picked up from the Foundry on every second Monday starting March 10, 2008.


==EVENTS==
==EVENTS==
[http://mfl.mie.utoronto.ca/Ontario-on-a-Chip/ "Ontario-on-a-Chip", May 15, 2008]
* SmallTalks Event: TBA


==OTHER FACILITIES==
==OTHER FACILITIES==

Latest revision as of 14:31, 20 December 2012

The Toronto Microfluidics Foundry is a part of the brand-new Centre for Microfluidic System in Chemistry and Biology (CMS). It provides a flexible environment for the fabrication and integration of polymer-based microfluidic devices and consists of two dedicated Class 1000 cleanroom spaces. Users need to be trained according to the UofT Health and Safety regulations as well as individually at the equipment and need to attend monthly user meetings. Fulfilling these requirements is a prerequisite for maintaining active user status.

Foundry use is available for a user fee. The facility has been established with financial support from the Canada Foundation of Innovation, the Ontario Ministry for Research & Innovation, and the National Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada.

EQUIPMENT SIGN-UP & RESERVATION

The purposes of signing up for equipment is: 1) to keep track of user hours for financial management of the facility 2) to make sure equipment is available when you need it. Please DO NOT FORGET to sign up for the equipment you will use (or have used).

NEW RESERVATION SYSTEM

This new system allows you to reserve each equipment for the time needed. http://foundry-reserv.mie.utoronto.ca/

To view all equipments booking of the day: http://foundry-reserv.mie.utoronto.ca/today.asp?lab=8

Please contact the Process Technology Committee (PTC-Foundry[at]mie[dot]utoronto[dot]ca) to get your new username and password set up.

Note: you need to email the Process Technology Committee (PTC-Foundry[at]mie[dot]utoronto[dot]ca) to process after hours/on weekends.

NEWS

New users must attend the training session after the monthly Foundry meeting prior to any fabrication. Fabrication hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. After hours and weekend usage is not permitted.

LOCATION: MC405, Phone: 8-6851

PEOPLE

List and contact information of active users of the facility, and for the process technology committee (PTC)

This is a multi-user facility that is supported by a number of UofT research groups. You should adhere to the lab rules (safety, signup, participation in joint info/cleaning sessions) in order to maintain active user status. Click here for a list of active users.

The PTC is designed to maintain and improve process standards at the Toronto Microfluidic Foundry. Click here for a list of current members. General functions of the PTC are:

- Approve requests for any new fabrication process

- Provide suggestions for (changes in) user policies and fabrication protocols where needed

- Match new users with experienced ones for training

- Make suggestions for improvements of the facility and set priorities with respect to equipment upgrade/ acquisition of new equipment

- Provide short updates at Foundry Meetings

- Discussion through our LISTERV account is also encouraged: MICROFLUIDICSFOUNDRY-L[at]listserv[dot]utoronto[dot]ca


For all inquires about facility and access, or new users please contact the PTC at PTC-foundry<at>mie<dot>utoronto<dot>ca

MEETINGS AND TRAINING

Please note that either attending the monthly meetings or informing us when you can't make it is mandatory for ALL users. Training sessions are held after monthly meetings and are mandatory for new users.

New User Form: http://mfl.mie.utoronto.ca/PDF/CMS-Fab-Form-2012.pdf

Upcoming meetings:

Wednesdays Jan. 16,Feb. 13, March 13, and April 17, 2013 @ 4pm in MC404A

SUPPLIES NEEDED

Please contact the PTC if supplies are running low.

PURCHASING INFORMATION

. Consumables

. Photomasks

. Other Equipment

Contact information for spin coater maintenance: Don Stephens Technical Support SCS 7645 Woodland Dr. Indianapolis, IN. 46278 Ph.: 317-244-1200 ext. 260 Fax: 317-240-2739 E-mail: dstephens@scscoatings.com

RECIPE DUMP

Dump your numbered fabrication recipes here. Recipe Dump

LAB SAFETY

Access to the foundry requires users to be compliant with the UofT health and Safety regulations and to be individually trained at the equipment. Users that don't fulfill these requirements are denied access.

Waste will be picked up from the Foundry on every second Monday starting March 10, 2008.

There are separate containers for liquid chemical waste under the fume hood. Please separate your liquid waste accordingly.

There is a sharp's box beside the waste container. Sharps (glass, needles, blades, etc.) are to be disposed here, NOT in regular waste.

Bulk SU-8 and liquid PDMS waste are to be disposed of in their respective bags in the blue oil drum outside the cleanroom. This is NOT to be disposed of in regular waste.

EVENTS

  • SmallTalks Event: TBA

OTHER FACILITIES

ECTI - UofT's Central Cleanroom - Bahen Center (BA), 7th floor

Center for Imaging Cellular Function (UHN, PMH), 2nd floor Discovery Tower at MaRS

Institute for Optical Sciences (excimer laser facilities), 3rd floor, Physics Building Side Wing

CMC, Microfabrication Service Provider for Canadian Universities, located at Queens University campus, Kingston, ON

Dolomite, commercial vendor for microfluidic glass chips related to microreactor company Syrris, UK

Micronit, Commercial independent vendor for microfluidic glass chips, NL

Stanford Microfluidics Foundry

Center for Engineering in Medicine, MGH