Multi-Material Micro Manufacture: Technologies and Applications

01.10.2004 - 31.12.2009
Research funding project
The main aim of 4M is to develop Micro- and Nano- Technology (MNT) for the batch-manufacture of micro-components and devices in a variety of materials into user-friendly production equipment, processes and manufacturing platforms for incorporation into the factory of the future. To achieve this the Network seeks to integrate currently fragmented R&D capacity in non-silicon microtechnologies in the ERA into a European Centre of Excellence. The establishment of such an expert resource and infrastructure at the European level is desgined to help European companies engaged in satisfying the growing demand for portable, wireless communication products and many lifestyle, health and transport related systems incorporating MNT. The Network has 30 partner organisations, including 15 core partners - each an internationally recognised centre of excellence, from 13 member states and 2 associated countries. The Centre intends to integrate facilities and create synergistic links to on-going R&D programmes with total values exceeding 110 M¿ and 63 M¿, respectively. More than 150 researchers will perform the 4M Joint Programme of Activities, organised into eight specialist technology and application cluster groups. The linking of this expert resource to business needs through collaborative working of multidisciplinary partner groups aims to impact on Europe's competitiveness in the rapidly growing global market for microsystems.

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Grant funds

  • European Commission (EU) 6.FP: NMP - Nanotechnologies and -sciences, knowledge-based multifunct. materials & new production 6.Rahmenprogramm für Forschung European Commission - Framework Programme European Commission Call identifier FP6-2002-NMP-1 Application number 500274

Research focus

  • Structure-Property Relationsship: 65%
  • Sensor Systems: 35%

Keywords

GermanEnglish
MikrosystemtechnikMicrosystems technology
Fertigungsverfahrenproduction processes
Nanotechnologienanotechnologies

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