Micromanufacturing Engineering and Technology

Micromanufacturing Engineering and Technology, Third Edition covers the major themes in micromanufacturing and the latest developments from industry and academia. Theory and manufacturing processes are addressed, as well as a wide range of practical aspects of micro-manufacturing engineering and utilization, such as design, modelling, materials, tools and equipment issues, automation and manufacturing systems. Maintaining a focus on low-cost and high-volume micro-manufacturing processes and process chains, this fully updated third edition features new material on micro-machining, Focused-Ion-Beam machining, laser-machining, micro-forming, micro-EDM, micro-ECM, Deep X-Ray Lithography, hot-embossing, micro-injection moulding, micro-sintering, inkjet technology, 3D printing and additive micro-manufacturing, micro-joining, surface treatments, micro/nano thin film depositions, and multiple processes machines and systems. Edited by one of the few world-experts in this relatively new, but rapidly-expanding area and presenting chapters written by a 50-strong team of leading industry specialists, academics and researchers, this book is an invaluable source of information for engineers, R&D researchers and academics. Describes how to implement high-volume micromanufacturing production capabilities to reduce costs Case studies help explain key micromanufacturing processes in detail Guides manufacturing technology selection decisions by considering social, economic and environmental implications