5.7.1. Techniques

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is Additive Micromanufacturing?

   Hint

   Think about the opposite of subtractive methods.

2. 2.

   Name one advantage of using Two-Photon Polymerization.

   Hint

   Focus on detail and precision.

3. 3.

   What type of technique is used in Additive Micromanufacturing?

   • Subtractive
   • Layer by Layer
   • Static

   Hint

   Think about how objects are constructed.

4. 4.

   True or False: Two-Photon Polymerization can produce large-scale structures.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the scale and precision of TPP.

5. 5.

   Design a small MEMS device using Three types of additive techniques discussed and explain their advantages.

   Hint

   Consider the strengths of each technique.

6. 6.

   Compare and contrast the effectiveness of Additive Micromanufacturing with traditional MEMS fabrication methods in terms of cost, time, and complexity.

   Hint

   Evaluate cost vs benefit in manufacturing principles.