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| Language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages | 1-11 |
| Number of pages | 11 |
| Publication status | Published - 5 Nov 2015 |
| Event | 23rd International Conference on Computer-Aided Production Engineering - Edinburgh, United Kingdom Duration: 3 Nov 2015 → … |
Conference
| Conference | 23rd International Conference on Computer-Aided Production Engineering |
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| Country | United Kingdom |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Period | 3/11/15 → … |
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Keywords
- micro-manufacturing
- manufacturing system
- nano-manufacturing
- Micro-products
- high-value added manufacturing
- research and technological development (RTD)
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Micro-manufacturing research : drivers and latest developments (Keynote Paper). / Qin, Yi.
2015. 1-11 Paper presented at 23rd International Conference on Computer-Aided Production Engineering, Edinburgh, United Kingdom.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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T1 - Micro-manufacturing research
T2 - drivers and latest developments (Keynote Paper)
AU - Qin, Yi
PY - 2015/11/5
Y1 - 2015/11/5
N2 - Increased demands on micro-products and miniaturised systems/devices may have been a main driver to the rapid growth of the interest in research in micro- and nano-manufacturing. It seems, however, not to be the only reason why so much funding has been made available for researchers to be able to conduct research in this emerging field. A review was conducted recently with a view to gaining a clearer view of demands on the applications and on trends in developments in micro-manufacturing, by looking at the market, research topics, projects, interactions with industry, outcomes and applications. It was found that there have been significant changes/advances in micro-manufacturing research, compared to what had been undertaken and achieved in 5 ~ 10 years ago, being reflected especially by: (i). micro-manufacturing research bridging “nano-manufacturing” and “macro-manufacturing” and hence, bringing nano-technology into real-life and affordable products; (ii). addressing multi-length scale manufacturing problems and hence, linking it to macro-sized product manufacturing, which adds its relevance to general manufacturing and wide-sector applications; (iii). micro-manufacturing research being shifted from “process focus” to “market/product” driven research and technological development addressing production capability, product quality, pilot production line demonstration and delivery; and (iv). micro-manufacturing research playing roles in helping to transform traditional industry and products. These new developments may justify past and current significant investment in research and technological development in micro- and nano-manufacturing, and suggest more significant impacts to come in near future.
AB - Increased demands on micro-products and miniaturised systems/devices may have been a main driver to the rapid growth of the interest in research in micro- and nano-manufacturing. It seems, however, not to be the only reason why so much funding has been made available for researchers to be able to conduct research in this emerging field. A review was conducted recently with a view to gaining a clearer view of demands on the applications and on trends in developments in micro-manufacturing, by looking at the market, research topics, projects, interactions with industry, outcomes and applications. It was found that there have been significant changes/advances in micro-manufacturing research, compared to what had been undertaken and achieved in 5 ~ 10 years ago, being reflected especially by: (i). micro-manufacturing research bridging “nano-manufacturing” and “macro-manufacturing” and hence, bringing nano-technology into real-life and affordable products; (ii). addressing multi-length scale manufacturing problems and hence, linking it to macro-sized product manufacturing, which adds its relevance to general manufacturing and wide-sector applications; (iii). micro-manufacturing research being shifted from “process focus” to “market/product” driven research and technological development addressing production capability, product quality, pilot production line demonstration and delivery; and (iv). micro-manufacturing research playing roles in helping to transform traditional industry and products. These new developments may justify past and current significant investment in research and technological development in micro- and nano-manufacturing, and suggest more significant impacts to come in near future.
KW - micro-manufacturing
KW - manufacturing system
KW - nano-manufacturing
KW - Micro-products
KW - high-value added manufacturing
KW - research and technological development (RTD)
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