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In microsystems technology, components made by micro injection molding are applied to an increasing extent. The variety of materials, low costs, the high number of sub-variants, and the relatively easy shaping are decisive factors. As further improvement, special variants like micro multi-component injection molding or micro powder injection molding are currently under development at Forschungszentrum Karlsruhe. The goals of these research activities are not only to increase economic efficiency but also to expand the range of materials to metals and ceramics.
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These R+D activities were mainly sponsored by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) and the Federal Ministry of Education and Science (BMBF). We also wish to thank our industrial partners, namely STEAG microParts, Zumtobel Staff, and all colleagues at Forschungszentrum Karlsruhe for their always helpful assistance.
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Piotter, V., Holstein, N., Plewa, K. et al. Replication of micro components by different variants of injection molding. Microsystem Technologies 10, 547–551 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00542-004-0391-6
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00542-004-0391-6