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New Advances in Forming Functional Ceramics for Micro Devices
Micro electromechanical systems (MEMS) are finding uses in an increasing number of diverse applications. Currently the fabrication techniques used to produce such MEMS devices are primarily based on 2-D processing of thin films. The challenges faced by producing more complex structures (e.g. high aspect ratio, spans, and multi-material structures) require the development of new processing techniques. Potential solutions to these challenges based on low temperature processing of functional ceramics, selective chemical patterning, and micro-moulding are presented to show that it is possible to create complex functional ceramic structures which incorporate non-ceramic conducting and support structures. The capabilities of both techniques are compared and the relative advantages of each explored
Attitude control and damping system for spacecraft Patent
Utilization of momentum devices for forming attitude control and damping system for spacecraf
Material cutting, shaping, and forming: A compilation
Information is presented concerning cutting, shaping, and forming of materials, and the equipment and techniques required for utilizing these materials. The use of molds, electrical fields, and mechanical devices are related to forming materials. Material cutting methods by devices including borers and slicers are presented along with chemical techniques. Shaping and fabrication techniques are described for tubing, honeycomb panels, and ceramic structures. The characteristics of the materials are described. Patent information is included
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Process for metal deposition for microelectronic interconnections
A method for forming interconnections in microelectronic devices, including interconnections through small vias between different layers in the microelectronic devices include the spin coating of a film comprising a polyoxometalate and an organic material on the substrate. The film is optionally patterned by lithography, the polymer is removed, and the polyoxometalate is reduced to a metal layer. The metal layer may in one embodiment provide a nucleating zone for the deposition of metal.Board of Regents, University of Texas Syste
Fabrication technology: A compilation
Devices and techniques are presented for cutting, shaping, and forming metals. Metal fabrication and coating techniques are discussed. Patent information is presented
Increased surface flashover voltage in microfabricated devices
With the demand for improved performance in microfabricated devices, the
necessity to apply greater electric fields and voltages becomes evident. When
operating in vacuum, the voltage is typically limited by surface flashover
forming along the surface of a dielectric. By modifying the fabrication process
we have discovered it is possible to more than double the flashover voltage.
Our finding has significant impact on the realization of next-generation micro-
and nano-fabricated devices and for the fabrication of on-chip ion trap arrays
for the realization of scalable ion quantum technology
progress in tridimensional (3d) laser forming of stainless steel sheets
Achievement of complex shapes with high dimensional accuracy and precision by forming process is a demanding challenge for scientists and practitioners. Available technologies are numerous, with laser forming being progressively emerging because of limited springback, lack of molds and sophisticated auxiliary equipments. However, laser forming finds limited applications, especially when forming of tridimensional (3d) complex shapes is required. In this case, cost savings are often counterbalanced by the need for troublesome forming strategies. Therefore, traditional alternatives based on mechanical devices are usually preferred to laser systems. In the present work, 3d laser forming of stainless steel sheets by high power diode laser is investigated. In particular, the set of scanning patterns to form domes from flat blanks by simple and easy-to-manage radial paths alone was found. Numerous 3d items were also processed by diode laser to manufacture a number of complex shapes with high flexibility and limited efforts to modify the auxiliary forming equipment. Based on the experimental results and analytical data, the high power diode laser was found able to form arbitrary 3d shapes through the implementation of tailored laser scanning patterns and appropriate settings of the operational parameters
Stabilizing the forming process in unipolar resistance switching using an improved compliance current limiter
The high reset current IR in unipolar resistance switching now poses major
obstacles to practical applications in memory devices. In particular, the first
IR-value after the forming process is so high that the capacitors sometimes do
not exhibit reliable unipolar resistance switching. We found that the
compliance current Icomp is a critical parameter for reducing IR-values. We
therefore introduced an improved, simple, easy to use Icomp-limiter that
stabilizes the forming process by drastically decreasing current overflow, in
order to precisely control the Icomp- and subsequent IR-values.Comment: 15 pages, 4 figure
Polymer Film-producing Methods And Devices Produced Therefrom
Described herein are improved methods of forming polymer films, the polymer films formed thereby, and electronic devices formed form the polymer films. The methods generally include contacting a polymer with a solvent to at least partially solvate the polymer in the solvent, exposing the at least partially solvated polymer and solvent to ultrasonic energy for a duration effective to form a plurality of ordered assemblies of the polymer in the solvent, and forming a solid film of the polymer, wherein the solid film comprises the plurality of ordered assemblies of the polymer.Georgia Tech Research Corporatio
Investigation of feeding devices and development of design considerations for a new feeder for micro-sheet forming
Recent review in micro-forming research and technological development suggested that the trend of the development is more focused on the manufacturing processes, machines and tooling, and efforts on the methods and systems for integrated precision material handling are insufficient. Most of the developed micro-forming machines were based on standalone concepts which do not support efficient integration to make them fully automated and integrated. At present, material feeding in micro-forming is not of sufficient precision and reliability for high throughput manufacturing applications. Precise feeding is necessary to ensure that micro-parts can be produced with sufficient accuracy, especially in multi-stage forming, while high-speed feeding is a must to meet the production-rate requirements. Therefore, design of a new high-precision and high-speed feeder for micro-forming is proposed. Several possible approaches are examined with a view to establishing feasible concepts. Based on the investigation, several concepts for thin sheet-metal feeding for micro-forming are generated, they being argued and assessed with applicable loads and forces analysis. These form a basis of designing a new feeder
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