Rice U'S Cost-Saving Microwell Fabrication Technique (IMAGE) Rice University Caption Rice University's cost-saving microwell fabrication technique uses a commercial CO2 laser to fire millisecond laser pulses at a sheet of poly(dimethylsiloxane), a silicone-based organic and biocompatible polymer. Credit Jeff Fitlow/Rice University Usage Restrictions For news reporting purposes only. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.