pymfcad 0.2.0

Python package for designing and slicing custom microfluidic devices.

PyMFCAD

PyMFCAD is a Python package for rapid design and prototyping of 3D-printed microfluidic devices. It provides a component-based workflow for building reusable parts, assembling devices, routing connections, visualizing results, and generating printer-ready slices.

Key features

• Component-based design: Build devices from reusable components and subcomponents.
• Flexible geometry: Create primitives, complex shapes, polychannels, and Bézier curves.
• Pixel/layer precision: Work at printer resolution for high-fidelity fabrication.
• Automatic routing: Connect ports with manual or fully automatic routing tools.
• Visualization + rendering: Preview designs in 3D before slicing.
• Slicing support: Export printer-ready slices (for custom printers only).
• Extensible: Add your own component libraries and reusable features.

Typical workflow

1. Define components (bulk material + negative feature)
2. Assemble devices (position and combine components)
3. Route connections (ports + routing tools)
4. Visualize and render (inspect in 3D)
5. Slice and export (generate print files)

Installation

pip install pymfcad

Quick start

See the documentation for a full, step-by-step tutorial and API reference:

• Documentation: https://pymfcad.readthedocs.io
• Repository: https://github.com/3D-Printing-for-Microfluidics/pymfcad

Who is this for?

PyMFCAD is ideal for researchers, engineers, and educators working on microfluidics, lab-on-a-chip devices, and rapid prototyping with high-resolution 3D printers.