Minitech Machinery Corp.

10/05/2026

Introducing MicroMill Studio™

More time exploring ideas. Less time preparing to make them.

MicroMill Studio brings microfluidic design, flow analysis, toolpath generation, and 3D machining simulation together in one focused CAD/CAM platform.

Create channels, mixers, reservoirs, and other fluidic features. Adjust dimensions, explore flow behavior, and review the machining process before cutting material.

Our goal: lower the cost of experimentation—in both time and money—so researchers and engineers have more room to test, learn, and refine their ideas.

Design it. Analyze it. Simulate it. Then make it.

See the animated workflow:
https://www.minitech.com/micromill-studio.html

Working on a microfluidics application? We’d love to hear what you’re creating.

05/29/2026

Minitech in Published Research

Minitech micromilling systems have been used in independent scientific publications across microfluidics, biomedical devices, lab-on-chip fabrication, pharmaceutical research, polymer microfabrication, and precision micromachining.

We’ve put together a new page highlighting selected research papers in which Minitech systems, including the CNC Mini-Mill/GX, were used or referenced in the fabrication, testing, or experimental workflow.

These publications include work in oral cancer diagnostics, liquid biopsy, cell culture devices, bio-microfluidics, therapeutic protein screening, PMMA microfluidic chips, and titanium alloy micromachining.

It’s always rewarding to see Minitech systems supporting real scientific and engineering work around the world.

View the page here:
https://www.minitech.com/minitech-in-published-research.html #/

02/24/2026

Why Micro Tools Break — And How to Prevent It

If you’re running micro end mills, drills, or reamers — this is worth your time.

Miniature tools don’t behave like standard cutters.
Different chip loads. Different rigidity. Different strategy.

In this excellent video, the “Cutting Tool Counselor,” Don Grandt, explains:

• Why micro tools break
• What causes premature failure
• How to adjust feeds & speeds properly
• Practical tips for success in miniature machining

Micromachining is its own discipline — and understanding tooling is critical.

Whether you’re cutting microfluidic channels, precision optics, or biomedical components, this is solid advice.

Credit to Harvey Tool for producing quality technical education like this.

🎥 Watch here:
https://youtu.be/oe5lIkC50Rw?si=nhqesbLsWdzsf2tM

Have you ever broken a miniature tool? The “Cutting Tool Counselor,” Don Grandt is here to help! Miniature cutting tools, such as end mills, drills, and ream...

01/19/2026

Minitech CNC Mini-Mill/GX installed at INRAE – Paris-Saclay

Proud to see a Minitech Mini-Mill/GX in operation at INRAE (Institut National de Recherche pour l’Agriculture, l’Alimentation et l’Environnement) in Paris-Saclay.
This system is supporting advanced research with ultra-precision micromachining capabilities—ideal for microfluidics, materials science, and biomedical applications where accuracy, repeatability, and reliability matter.

Always rewarding to collaborate with leading research institutions pushing the boundaries of science and engineering.