Tobias Werres | Senior Scientist
Institut für Umwelt & Energie, Technik & Analytik e. V. (IUTA)

Tobias Werres is a chemist specializing in analytical chemistry and conducts research at the Institute for Environment & Energy, Technology & Analytics (IUTA). In his PhD thesis, he investigated the efficiency of miniaturized HPLC systems and gained initial experience in the development of new technologies. A chance encounter with additive manufacturing quickly revealed its immense potential for research. Today, he strategically employs this technology as a key approach for manufacturing Lab-on-a-Chip (LoC) systems in HPLC. His focus is to apply cost-effective and efficient fabrication technologies to make innovative solutions more accessible to a broader scientific community. As an advocate for green chemistry, he strongly believes that miniaturization will play a crucial role in shaping laboratories that are not only more sustainable but also more efficient.

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Day 2: 28th May @ 12:30

Additive manufacturing of HPLC LoC-Systems

Additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, has evolved from a mere prototyping tool into a key technology across various industries. Although its adoption in laboratories is increasing, its full potential often remains untapped.This talk explores the use of fused layer modeling (FLM) and two-photon polymerization (2PP) for the fabrication of lab-on-a-chip (LOC) systems in HPLC. The first part focuses on the development of a modular LoC system. The second part delves into the 3D printing of monolithic separation columns – the core component of HPLC.

Tobias Werres, Senior Scientist, Institut für Umwelt & Energie, Technik & Analytik e. V. (IUTA)

last published: 29/Apr/25 13:45 GMT

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