Specialist capability
Microfluidics & Device R&D
ALTWHIZ supports companies developing microfluidic and fluidic devices by connecting first-principles fluid mechanics, numerical modelling, design iteration and experimental R&D.
Problems we solve
Microfluidic R&D turns on how channel geometry and operating conditions shape pressure drop, flow distribution, residence time and transport. ALTWHIZ connects that behaviour to device architecture, prototype investigation and the next useful design or experiment.
- Translate a functional requirement into a fluidic architecture.
- Understand pressure-drop, distribution, residence-time or transport behaviour.
- Compare channel, manifold or geometry concepts before fabrication.
- Investigate unexpected prototype performance.
- Design modelling and experimental work so each iteration answers a useful engineering question.
Technical capabilities
- Fluidic architecture and flow-path reasoning
- Micro-channel and constricted-flow analysis
- Pressure-drop and flow-distribution assessment
- CFD and multiphysics modelling strategy
- Thermal-fluid analysis where relevant
- Design iteration and concept comparison
- Experimental planning and correlation
- Failure-mechanism investigation
- Technical documentation
- R&D decision support
Our approach
Microfluidic development benefits from short, evidence-driven loops. We define what must be learned, determine whether modelling, calculation, experimentation or a combination is the fastest route, then use the result to inform the next design iteration.
ALTWHIZ can work alongside internal engineering teams rather than replacing them—providing specialist fluid-mechanics depth where required.
Device questions can be scoped through Engineering & R&D Consulting, drawing on Advanced Engineering & R&D expertise in industrial and scientific technology.
Applications
Diagnostic devices
Fluidic architecture and performance reasoning for laboratory and diagnostic systems.
Scientific instrumentation
Micro-scale flow components, channels and experimental devices.
R&D prototypes
Design iteration, modelling and evidence-driven development.
Flow components
Constricted channels, manifolds, distribution and transport questions.
Technical foundation
Sanjeev Kumar's background combines PhD-level fluid mechanics and heat-transfer research with earlier simulation work on constricted channel flow and subsequent company R&D experience supporting microfluidic device design.
Let’s talk
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Share the challenge, your current stage and the decision you need to make. We can scope the right level of support.