Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and Forming Technology
Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and Forming Technology

Microsystem manufacturing

Both the miniaturization of components and the integration density of functional elements in complex precision systems are paving the way for innovative products. Microcomponents such as customized implants for medical technology or microstructured assemblies such as impression tools for point-of-care diagnostics or bipolar plates are examples of applications. These are required in very different quantities – from mass-produced products to small series. This requires technological expertise in complex process chains in conjunction with high-precision machine and plant technology. 

Trends

  • Development of cutting and abrasive micro-manufacturing processes
  • Process chains for mold and tool making
  • Manufacturing technologies for point-of-care diagnostic systems (POCT)

Reference projects

DIANA

The WIR! alliance DIANA (DIAgnostics and Sustainability) will establish a network for the production and application of innovative point-of-care diagnostics. This will enable simple, cost-effective, and reliable measurement of health data on site at the patient's location. 

SmartClamp

A novel hybrid system enables the positioning and alignment as well as reproducible component clamping of precision components (micro and macro) and components that are difficult to clamp (e.g., thin-walled components). It can be used flexibly for different manufacturing processes (e.g., micro-precision machining, laser structuring, EDM, ECM) and is characterized above all by high accuracy in the macro range and high functional density in micro-machining. 

Publications on the topic

Jahr
Year		Titel/Autor:in
Title/Author		Publikationstyp
Publication Type
2023 Development of a Pneumatic Clamping System with Position and Force Control Machining
Ben-Hanan, Uri; Eckert, Udo; Mende, Mattias; Weiss, Avi; Wertheim, Rafael; Azaria, Udi		 Konferenzbeitrag
Conference Paper
2018 Tool System for UV induced micro moulding of biomedical disposables
Edelmann, Jan; Gärtner, Eric; Eckert, Udo; Griebel, Jan		 Konferenzbeitrag
Conference Paper
2018 Flexibles Werkzeugsystem für ein UV-induziertes Spritzgussverfahren zur Erzeugung mikrofluidischer Einwegsensoren
Gärtner, Eric; Eckert, Udo; Edelmann, Jan; Griebel, Jan; Elsner, Christian		 Konferenzbeitrag
Conference Paper
2016 New microfluidic functionalities by nano- and micro-patterned moulds
Edelmann, Jan; Eckert, Udo; Groß, Stefan; Gründig, Bernd; Wedig, Heiko; Usov, Victor; O'Hara, Neal; Scanlan, Declan; Cross, Graham		 Konferenzbeitrag
Conference Paper
2016 Entwicklung eines flexiblen Werkzeugsystems auf Basis eines UV-härtenden Spritzgussverfahrens zur Erzeugung mikrofluidischer Sensorsysteme
Groß, Stefan; Eckert, Udo; Edelmann, Jan		 Konferenzbeitrag
Conference Paper
2016 New Sequential Manufacturing Process for Micro and Finishing Machining
Groß, Stefan; Eckert, Udo; Edelmann, Jan		 Zeitschriftenaufsatz
Journal Article
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