The article focuses on the significance of microfluidic centers in the U.S. It cites the Micro/nano Fluidics Fundamentals Focus (MF3) Center in Irvine, California, founded by microfluidic expert Abraham Lee. According to the article, MF3 Center partners with several commercial developers in the country to speed the transition from design stage to commercialization. It aims to develop microfluidic modules for various tasks such as cell sorting or fluid transport.