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Apparatus comprising a micro engineered structure and a capillary or other tube and a method for connecting the tube to the structure. The micro engineered structure is composed of at least one substrate 2 in which fluid flow channels 6 are formed, connecting to an aperture 12 into which the tube 14

Apparatus comprising a micro engineered structure and a capillary or other tube and a method for connecting the tube to the structure. The micro engineered structure is composed of at least one substrate 2 in which fluid flow channels 6 are formed, connecting to an aperture 12 into which the tube 14 is inserted. A sealant material is flowed into the aperture around the tube and then hardened in order to seal the tube within the aperture.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A method of providing a fluid connection between a tube and a micro-engineered structure to serve as a fluid flow port therefor, comprising:providing a micro-engineered structure having at least one substrate with at least one fluid flow channel formed therein, said at

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A method of providing a fluid connection between a tube and a micro-engineered structure to serve as a fluid flow port therefor, comprising:providing a micro-engineered structure having at least one substrate with at least one fluid flow channel formed therein, said at least one substrate being defined by a first side surface and a second side surface and a plurality of end surfaces extending from edges of said first side surface and said second side surface, and at least one of said plurality of end surfaces of said at least one substrate having therein an aperture in communication with said at least one fluid flow channel;inserting a tube in said aperture of said at least one of said plurality of end surfaces; andallowing a sealant material to flow within said aperture around said tube, said sealant material being allowed to harden to provide a seal between said tube and said at least one of said plurality of end surfaces within said aperture.