PROJECT TITLE : UV Laser Micromachining and Replication For the Low Cost Production of Micromechanical Components
TECHNICAL ABSTRACT (LIMIT 200 WORDS)
Potomac Photonics, Inc., a manufacturer of UV lasers and micromachining systems, will investigate the fabrication of micromechanical components by UV laser micromachining of polymer molds. These molds will be used to produce metal parts by an electroplating process. Further low cost mass production techniques will be explored by using the metal components as molds for polymer replication.POTENTIAL COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS
This research will provide the MEMS industry with a low cost alternative for the fabrication of micromechanical devices. This system will be capable of rapid prototyping and affordable mass production.NAME AND ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Gregory P. Behrmann,NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR
Potomac Photonics, Inc.,
4445 Nicole Drive,
Lanham, MD 20706
Potomac Photonics, Inc.,
4445 Nicole Drive,
Lanham, MD 20706