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The IPGG Technology platform

The IPGG technology platform is a set of rooms with an area of 550m² which offers all the technologies necessary for the creation of microfluidic devices, their characterization and their use. It is part of the SBPC network which brings together all the clean rooms in central Paris.

It is led by a team of 6 engineers who manage the equipment fleet, support users (advice and training), and develop new processes.

The platform is conditionally accessible to anyone who requests it, whether academics or businesses.

About the Pierre-Gilles de Gennes Institute for Microfluidics (IPGG)

The Pierre-Gilles de Gennes Institute (IPGG), or Pierre-Gilles de Gennes Institute for Microfluidics, is a French research center dedicated to microfluidics and its applications at PSL University.

The institute brings together sixteen research teams attached to the Institut Curie, Chimie ParisTech, the École Normale Supérieure and ESPCI Paris, all four members of PSL University.

Based on rue Jean-Calvin in Paris, it is named after the French physicist and Nobel Prize winner in physics Pierre-Gilles de Gennes. Double winner of the 2010 Investments for the Future (Équipex and Labex PSL), the building housing the IPGG was inaugurated on March 14, 2016 in the presence of the President of the French Republic François Hollande and the Mayor of Paris Anne Hidalgo.

This building accommodates eight of the sixteen IPGG teams, the ESPCI Paris PC’up incubator, a 150-seat amphitheater and a microfabrication technological platform.

Directed from 2010 to 2018 by Patrick Tabeling, the IPGG has been directed since January 1, 2019 by Lydéric Bocquet.

The IPGG has built an M2 level training course dedicated to microfluidics, its concepts, applications and innovations. This training is carried out in partnership with the Masters in Physics of Complex Systems (Paris-Saclay University, University of Paris, Sorbonne University) and Materials Science and Engineering (PSL University).

Fluigent Setup

Testimonial on Fluigent

Dr. Bertrand Cinquin, Platform Director

“A few years ago, arriving at IPGG platform with poor knowledge in microfluidics I was worried at first that it will be a difficult task. I got promptly reassured starting using the MCFS system as it was very much accessible and reliable. Developing courses for many new researchers and engineers, being able to master the experimental setups is a must and Fluigent deliver perfectly with a comprehensible interface. On top of that, the software all-in-one Oxygen for automation gives the opportunity to create complex protocols. More important, we can also easily interface microscopes, pressure controller, and many other devices under the same coding language and that can provide tremendous amount of new experiments.”

Celebrating Innovation: Highlights from IPGG User Day

Reflecting on the inspiring IPGG Platform User Day, Fluigent is proud to have been a part of this milestone event. Our participation underscored our commitment to the microfluidics community, as we awarded €500 to the most innovative presentation. This gathering in Paris not only showcased cutting-edge research but also strengthened our partnership with the IPGG Platform, reinforcing our dedication to advancing the field. Stay tuned for captivating moments and breakthroughs from the event!