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- Dimov, Stefan S., et al.
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4M Network of Excellence : Progress Report 2004-2006
- 2007
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In: 4M 2007. - Dunbeath : Whittles Publishing. - 9781904445531 - 9781420070040 ; , s. xvii-xxxi
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Conference paper (peer-reviewed)abstract
- The 4M Network of Excellence started on 1st October 2004. It is a consortium of 30 academic and research organisations that came together to form the network under the European Commission's 6th Framework Research Programme. The Network has developed a knowledge community in Micro- and Nano- Technology (MNT) for the batch-manufacture of microcomponents and devices in a variety of materials for future microsystems products, particularly in non-silicon materials. This paper gives an overview of the structure, operation and activity of the network since its inception, illustrating the network's progress towards its goals.
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- Johander, Per, et al.
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Layer Manufacturing as a Generic Tool for Microsystem Integration
- 2007
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In: 4M 2007, Third International Conference on Multi-Material Micro Manufacture. - 1904445535 - 9781904445531 - 1420070045 - 9781420070040
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Conference paper (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Nearly every microsystem application requires specific packaging solutions. In this paper we suggest a newapproach to use layer manufacturing as a generic tool for microsystem integration. Three different methods to produce3D electrical interconnects are presented. Ink jet printing is used for the ceramic layer manufacturing process, as well asfor the printing of silver for circuit patterns. The technique is demonstrated for an Inertial Measurement Unit(IMU)platform. A four-sided pyramid was manufactured with layer manufacturing in ceramics and four gyroscopes weremounted on the sides of the pyramid. A demonstrator with three light diodes was also manufactured to demonstrate thepossibility to produce 3D electrical interconnects in the volume of the pyramid.
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- Tosello, Guido, et al.
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Application of different process chains for polymer microfluidics fabrication including hybrid tooling technologies, standardization and replication : a benchmark investigation within 4M Polymer Division
- 2007
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In: 4M 2007. - Dunbeath : Whittles Publishing. - 9781904445531 - 9781420070040 ; , s. 77-80
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Conference paper (peer-reviewed)abstract
- This paper is based on the Division 4 “Processing of Polymers” activities within the 4M NoE “Multi-Material Micro Manufacturing”. To overpass limitations of the current existing micro tooling capabilities, a new generation of micro hybrid tooling technologies for micro replication was developed. A metrological approach was applied to standardize the employed tooling processes (μ-milling, μ-EDM, laser μ-machining, electrochemical μ-milling). The micro tools were then tested with different polymers. The paper provides a comparison of these technologies concerning obtainable feature sizes, surface finishing, and aspect ratios of both micro tools and micro moulded parts.
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