Complex ceramic-polymer composite microparts made by microstereolithography

Christophe Provin; Serge Monneret

doi:10.1117/12.425395

5 April 2001 Complex ceramic-polymer composite microparts made by microstereolithography

Christophe Provin, Serge Monneret

Proceedings Volume 4408, Design, Test, Integration, and Packaging of MEMS/MOEMS 2001; (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.425395
Event: Design, Test, Integration, and Packaging of MEMS/MOEMS 2001, 2001, Cannes-Mandelieu, France

Abstract

The work we present here deals with the use of microstereolithography ((mu) SL) to produce solid freeform objects from computer-assisted-design files. (mu) SL process is derived from stereolithography, and it is based on the photopolymerization through a dynamic mask generator of successive layers of photocurable resin, which permits to produce accurate micro-objects with high aspect ratio and curved surfaces (due to the layer-by-layer nature of the process). This technology is extended to the manufacture of ceramic-polymer composite parts. To achieve this, we add dispersed alumina powder (at a volumic percentage of 24%) and a visible photoinitiator to a low viscosity diacrylate resin. The object we made present interesting properties for microrobotic or microfluidic applications.

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Christophe Provin and Serge Monneret "Complex ceramic-polymer composite microparts made by microstereolithography", Proc. SPIE 4408, Design, Test, Integration, and Packaging of MEMS/MOEMS 2001, (5 April 2001); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.425395

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