5.7. Additive Micromanufacturing

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is additive manufacturing?

   Hint

   Think about how layers can create a full object.

2. 2.

   Name one technique used in additive micromanufacturing.

   Hint

   Recall any specific process mentioned for building structures.

3. 3.

   What is the primary advantage of additive micromanufacturing?

   • Faster production times
   • Complex geometries
   • Reusable materials

   Hint

   Think about the types of designs that can be made.

4. 4.

   Two-photon polymerization can create which of the following?

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the precision of the process.

5. 5.

   Propose a MEMS application that would benefit from non-planar structures and explain why.

   Hint

   Think about applications in health technology.

6. 6.

   Formulate a design brief for a prototype using inkjet-based microprinting. What considerations would you need to account for during fabrication?

   Hint

   Envision the steps needed for successful printing.