Sample preparation involves gaining access to a feature of a sample for subsequent analysis. Doing so allows engineers and scientists to find a solution for damaged parts or better understand ...

It is a fact of life that components are getting smaller and smaller, especially in the medical, automotive, and electronics markets. New micromachining technology, including advanced laser markers ...

Femtosecond laser micromachining was first demonstrated in 1994, when a femtosecond laser was used to ablate micrometre-sized features on silica and silver surfaces 1,2. In less than ten years the ...

Motion-control systems provide greater control and accuracy for production. Laser-micromachining processes are useful when developing a prototype part. Once it comes time to mass-produce a product, ...

Anisotropic etching exploits the crystallographic orientation of silicon, utilising differential etch rates along distinct planes to produce highly defined microstructures. Central to this technique ...

Reducing healthcare costs is an often-heard battle cry in today’s global economy and is a strong motivator for the move from traditional surgical techniques to less-invasive vascular interventions.