ASSEMIC :

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ASSEMIC
Advanced Methods and Tools for Handling
Assembly in Microtechnology
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ASSEMIC About
ASSEMIC is a Marie Curie Research Training
Network which is devoted to training and research
in handling and assembly in the microdimension,
involving advanced methods and tools and
providing a multidisciplinary, complementary
approach.
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ASSEMIC Objectives
ASSEMIC is devoted to training and research in
handling and assembly at the microdimension,
involving advanced methods and tools and
providing a multidisciplinary, complementary
approach. This is to be achieved by combining the
research competence of RD centres
and universities, with the application oriented
view from SMEs and industrial partners. The
scientific and technical complementarity required
by micro-handling and assembly -an intrinsically
multidisciplinary topic- will be ensured by
merging the partners expertise in fields
as design of hybrid MEMS and micro-tools,
material physics and tribology, laser technology,
advanced control techniques and artificial
intelligence, etc.
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ASSEMIC Objectives
Following workpackages have been defined
High resolution positioning systems,
micromotors and microrobots.
Advanced tools control for microhandling
(visual/force feedback, haptic interfaces, etc.)
Microassembly tools and strategies
(self-assembly, bonding, soldering)
Quality management for industrial
manufacturability
Know-how management (e-learning, technology
transfer and dissemination, etc.)
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ASSEMIC Objectives
Special focus will be placed in training and
dissemination, including workshops, open-door
days, summer schools, newsletters and e-learning.
Optimized and cost efficient handling and
assembly of hybrid Microsystems keeps being a
challenge, as assembly and packaging constitutes
still a great part of MEMS manufacturing costs.
ASSEMIC will raise the European technological
competence and merge the research effort in this
field, by multidisciplinary training both
early-stage and experienced researchers in highly
qualified research centres and universities,
developing research and providing the practical
focus of SMEs and industrial partners. ASSEMIC
addresses topics from Priority 3-NMP, especially
new production processes and devices (flexible
and intelligent manufacturing systems), as well
as nano-technologies and nanoscience
(nanomanipulation, handling and control devices).
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ASSEMIC Partners
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ASSEMIC
Scientific and technological area Micro-handling
and assembly New tools and systems for
ultra precision positioning accuracy (micro-
and nano-range) Industrial production issues
and manufacturability of assembled MEMS.
Application domain Assembly of MEMS
biological applications. Expected
implications The development of a number of
system and tools prototypes for handling and
assembly in MST, various micro grippers and a
haptic interface device for telemanipulation
enhancement of the quality of European
research training in the field of
Micro-handling and assembly.