Smart Miniature Pump (IMAGE)

Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft

Smart Miniature Pump

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The novel micro-pump works in a similar way to the human esophagus: The liquid is ingested from the left (above), propelled forward by contractions of the pump (center) and released on the right (below).

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Fraunhofer IWM

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