Micromanufacturing Engineering and Technology

Micromanufacturing Engineering and Technology covers the major topics of micro-manufacturing. The book not only covers theory and manufacturing processes, but its unique focus is on a broader range of practical aspects of micro-manufacturing engineering and utilization, by covering also materials, tools and equipment, manufacturing system issues, control aspects and case studies. By explaining material selection, design considerations and economic aspects the book empowers engineers in choosing among competing technologies. With a focus on low-cost and high-volume micro-manufacturing processes the book covers technologies such as micro-mechanical-cutting, laser-machining, micro-forming, micro-EDM, micro-ECM, hot-embossing, micro-injection molding, laser micro-sintering, thin film fabrication, Inkjet technology, micro-joining, multiple processes machines, etc. which are of high-volume production capabilities. The new edition presents an update of all chapters of the current edition as well as 10 new chapters covering new topics such as: - Focused-Ion-Beam Machining - Micro-Nano-Imprinting - Soft-lithography for ceramics micro-components - Shaping of polymeric micro-tubes - Micro-ECM - Advanced Inkjet Technology - Laser Micro-Sintering - Multi-processes Machines - Micro-factory - Metrology and inspection in micro-manufacturing - X-Ray Lithography - Laser surface-texturing - Multi-layered surface coating - In-situ material testing - 3D direct writing Edited by one of the few world-experts in this relatively new, but rapidly- expanding area and presenting chapters written by a 40 strong team of leading researchers and specialist manufacturing practitioners from industry, research organizations and higher education institutions, this book is an invaluable source of information for engineers, R&D researchers, academics and mature students involved in development and utilization of micromanufacturing technologies in a broad range of industries ranging from MEMS chips and displays, optics, sensors, Inkjet print heads, automotive applications, medical devices, industrial controllers and defense-aerospace. . Covers key micro-manufacturing technologies, processes and equipment with high-volume production capabilities, enabling large companies as well as SMEs to introduce those technologies in production and business and reduce production costs. . Outlines micro-manufacturing system engineering and practical issues pertaining to material, design, handling, metrology, inspection, testing, sensors, control, system integration and software, and micro-factories. . Enables manufacturing practitioners to choose the right technology suitable for a particular product-manufacture