Fraunhofer Institute IZM Research:

Microfabrication Techniques

In the framework of a scientific project a new production process for microsystems in small and medium-sized enterprises was developed and examined. The process - called µFab - is based on the principle of division of labour. New concepts were developed to allow the low to medium-range industrial production of microsystem components, while simultaneously maintaining the highest possible product flexibility. 11 institutes cooperated in this project which was supported by the Federal German Ministry of Education, Science, Research and Technology (BMBF). The production process based on the division of labour was tested using a microsystem, an optical level. The results of the project were collected in a handbook. The following figures offer a short introduction to this handbook. To order the handbook, please contact us.

Microsystem "Optical Level", Sketch

Microsystem "Optical Level"

Modular µFab Station

Concept for the Industrial Production of Hybrid Microsystems in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises