This course gives an introduction to production methods and manufacturing technologies used in microengineering. The focus is given on the understanding of physical phenomena underlying the processes, the relation between materials/manufacturing processes and design, as well as economical aspects.


Keywords

Manufacturing, packaging, physics of manufacturing processes

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, the student must be able to:
  • Formalize requirements for a manufacturing process considering a given design
  • Analyze a given manufacturing process
  • Optimize the choice of material for a manufacturing problem
  • Analyze economical aspects for manufacturing

Assessment Methods

  • Lecture quizzes during the semester (10%)
  • Reverse engineering project (50%)
  • Written exam at the end of the course (40%)