B81C2201/0102

Atomic-scale e-beam sculptor

A system and method (referred to as the system) fabricates controllable atomic assemblies in two and three dimensions. The systems identify by a non-invasive imager, a local atomic structure, distribution of vacancies, and dopant atoms and modify, by a microscopic modifier, the local atomic structure, via electron beam irradiation. The systems store, by a knowledge base, cause-and-effect relationships based on a non-invasive imaging and electron scans. The systems detect, by detectors, changes in the local atomic structure induced by the electron irradiation; and fabricate, a modified atomic structure by a beam control software and feedback.

Plasma assisted method of accurate alignment and pre-bonding for microstructure including glass or quartz chip

The plasma-assisted method of precise alignment and pre-bonding for microstructure of glass and quartz microchip belongs to micromachining and bonding technologies of the microchip. The steps of which are as follows: photoresist and chromium layers on glass or quartz microchip are completely removed followed by sufficient cleaning of the surface with nonionic surfactant and quantities of ultra-pure water. Then the surface treatment is proceeded for an equipping surface with high hydrophily with the usage of plasma cleaning device. Under the drying condition, the precise alignment is accomplished through moving substrate and cover plate after being washed with the help of microscope observation. Further on, to achieve precise alignment and pre-bonding of the microstructure of glass and quartz microchip, a minute quantity of ultrapure water is instilled into a limbic crevice for adhesion, and entire water is completely wiped out by vacuum drying following sufficient squeezing. Based on the steps above, it is available to achieve permanent bonding by further adopting thermal bonding method. In summary, it takes within 30 min to finish the whole operation of precise alignment and pre-bonding by this method. Besides, this method is of great promise because of its speediness, efficiency, easy maneuverability, operational safety and wide applications.

METHOD FOR FORMING MICRO CHANNELS IN MOLDED COMPONENTS AND AN ASSOCIATED MICRO-CHANNEL FORMING TOOL

A method of forming micro-channels in a plastic surface using a pressing device includes structuring a micro-channel forming tool for the pressing device to include a press end including a press surface that extends along a plane and a micro-channel detail positioned on the press end and extending beyond the plane of the press surface. The micro-channel detail includes a non-critical portion and a critical portion supported by the non-critical portion. The press end of the micro-channel forming tool is driven into the plastic surface at a predetermined force using a pressing device. Ultrasonic vibrations are applied to the micro-channel forming tool for a predetermined amount of time to melt portions of the plastic surface in contact with the pressing surface. The ultrasonic vibrations are removed after the predetermined amount of time has elapsed and the press end is retracted from the plastic surface.

METHOD FOR PREPARING MICRO-CAVITY ARRAY SURFACE WITH INCLINED SMOOTH BOTTOM SURFACE BASED ON AIR MOLDING METHOD
20220267144 · 2022-08-25 · ·

The present invention provides a method for preparing a micro-cavity array surface with an inclined smooth bottom surface based on an air molding method. The method includes: preparing a micro-cavity array surface; preparing an auxiliary microstructure polymer template, and performing plasma treatment on the auxiliary microstructure polymer template; uniformly spreading a layer of a liquid polymer film to be formed on the auxiliary microstructure polymer template subjected to the plasma treatment; placing a gap bead in an empty position on the micro-cavity array surface; placing the auxiliary microstructure polymer template spread with the liquid polymer film on the gap bead on the micro-cavity array surface, maintaining this state, and feeding the auxiliary microstructure polymer template into a vacuum drying oven; and heating and solidifying the liquid polymer film, and separating the micro-cavity array surface to obtain the micro-cavity array surface with the inclined smooth bottom surface.

ATOMIC-SMOOTH DEVICE WITH MICROSTRUCTURE, AND METHOD FOR PREPARING SAME
20230271825 · 2023-08-31 ·

Provided is an atomic-smooth device with a microstructure. The device includes, from the bottom to top, a substrate, a bonding material, a second dielectric layer on the substrate, the microstructure, and a first dielectric layer, where a surface of the first dielectric layer is an atomic-smooth surface. Further provided is a method for preparing an atomic-smooth device with a microstructure to effectively avoid pits or burrs generated when the existing microstructure is machined.

High-volume millimeter scale manufacturing

A method for manufacturing a millimeter scale electromechanical device includes coupling a stainless steel ply to a polymer carrier ply, coating the stainless steel ply in a photo resist material, masking the photoresist material, exposing the photoresist material to cure a portion of the photoresist material, developing the photoresist material to remove uncured photoresist material from the stainless steel ply, chemically etching the stainless steel ply to remove a patterned portion of the stainless steel ply, dissolving the polymer carrier ply to release unwanted chips of the stainless steel ply, and adhering the patterned stainless steel ply to a flexible material ply to form a sub-laminate.

Methods for forming a MEMS device layer on an active device layer and devices formed thereby

A method includes obtaining an active device layer. The active device layer has a first surface with one or more active feature areas. First portions of the active feature areas are exposed, and second portions of the active feature areas are covered by an insulating layer. A conformal overcoat layer is formed on the first surface. A base of a microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) device layer is formed on the conformal overcoat layer. The MEMS device layer is spatially segregated from the active feature areas by removing portions of the base of the MEMS device layer in one or more antiparasitic regions (APRs) that correspond to the active feature areas. Metal MEMS features are formed on the base of the MEMS device layer. Selected portions of the active feature areas are exposed removing portions of the conformal overcoat layer that overlay the active feature areas.

Method for preparing micro-cavity array surface product with inclined smooth bottom surface based on air molding method

The present invention provides a method for preparing a micro-cavity array surface with an inclined smooth bottom surface based on an air molding method. The method includes: preparing a micro-cavity array surface; preparing an auxiliary microstructure polymer template, and performing plasma treatment on the auxiliary microstructure polymer template; uniformly spreading a layer of a liquid polymer film to be formed on the auxiliary microstructure polymer template subjected to the plasma treatment; placing a gap bead in an empty position on the micro-cavity array surface; placing the auxiliary microstructure polymer template spread with the liquid polymer film on the gap bead on the micro-cavity array surface, maintaining this state, and feeding the auxiliary microstructure polymer template into a vacuum drying oven; and heating and solidifying the liquid polymer film, and separating the micro-cavity array surface to obtain the micro-cavity array surface with the inclined smooth bottom surface.

HIGH-VOLUME MILLIMETER SCALE MANUFACTURING

A method for manufacturing a millimeter scale electromechanical device includes coupling a stainless steel ply to a polymer carrier ply, coating the stainless steel ply in a photo resist material, masking the photoresist material, exposing the photoresist material to cure a portion of the photoresist material, developing the photoresist material to remove uncured photoresist material from the stainless steel ply, chemically etching the stainless steel ply to remove a patterned portion of the stainless steel ply, dissolving the polymer carrier ply to release unwanted chips of the stainless steel ply, and adhering the patterned stainless steel ply to a flexible material ply to form a sub-laminate.

PROGRESSIVE METALLIC SURFACE MICRO-NANO MODIFICATION METHOD

A micro-nano incremental mechanical surface treatment method, comprising the following steps: using a modification tool having a designable end to contact a surface of a substrate material, rotating the modification tool in a local region and compressing the material surface, presetting processing parameters by means of 3D modeling software, and after the tool has processed the entire surface, enabling the tool to move downwards to the indented surface compressed previously. The process continues until the surface material is compressed to a pre-defined thickness, thereby achieving the goals of grain refinement and surface performance improvement. By means of the present method, a workpiece having a complex shape can be flexibly and designably surface modified. The method has the advantages of high bonding strength, no pollution, and low cost.