Method of manufacturing ultra-precise, self-assembled micro systems

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APP PUB NO 20040026366A1
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10432768

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A technique for fabricating precisely machined micro devices and micro systems that facilitates the fabrication of three-dimensional device features and reduces the need for final micro assembly. The technique includes providing a layer of base material on which the micro device/system is to be formed. The base layer optionally undergoes mechanical micro machining such as ultra-precision milling, drilling, turning, or grinding, and/or non-mechanical micro machining including lithography and etching. Next, at least one layer of structural material is deposited on the micro-machined sacrificial layer. The structural layer then optionally undergoes mechanical and/or non-mechanical micro machining. Next, any excess material of the structural layer is removed. Finally, the material of the sacrificial layer is removed to at least partially free the final micro device/system from the base layer.

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TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITYONE SILBER WAY BOSTON MA 02110
FRAUNHOFER USA INC9 INNOVATION WAY NEWARK DE 19711

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Sharon, Andre Newton, MA 24 649
Wirtz, Holger Erkath, DE 2 4

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