In my last post I discussed the fabrication processes used in nanopore arrays. This prompted a few interesting discussions with folks involved in MEMS fabrication. Using existing capacity the best estimate I received for fabrication costs using the process described is ~$20 per device (Flongle-like 10mm squared die). If this is true, it may suggest that Oxford Nanopore’s yields are relatively low leading to a $45 COGS (at their overall margin of ~50%).
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Low cost nanopore arrays
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In my last post I discussed the fabrication processes used in nanopore arrays. This prompted a few interesting discussions with folks involved in MEMS fabrication. Using existing capacity the best estimate I received for fabrication costs using the process described is ~$20 per device (Flongle-like 10mm squared die). If this is true, it may suggest that Oxford Nanopore’s yields are relatively low leading to a $45 COGS (at their overall margin of ~50%).