Inkjet-based Micromanufacturing

Inkjet-based Micromanufacturing Inkjet technology goes way beyond putting ink on paper: it enables simpler, faster and more reliable manufacturing processes in the fields of micro- and nanotechnology. Modern inkjet heads are per se precision instruments that deposit droplets of fluids on a variety of surfaces in programmable, repeating patterns, allowing, after suitable modifications and adaptations, the manufacturing of devices such as thin-film transistors, polymer-based displays and photovoltaic elements. Moreover, inkjet technology facilitates the large-scale production of flexible RFID transponders needed, eg, for automated logistics and miniaturized sensors for applications in health surveillance. The book gives an introduction to inkjet-based micromanufacturing, followed by an overview of the underlying theories and models, which provides the basis for a full understanding and a successful usage of inkjet-based methods in current microsystems research and development <br> <br> Overview of Inkjet-based Micromanufacturing:<br> Thermal Inkjet<br> Theory and Modeling<br> Post-Printing Processes for Inorganic Inks for Plastic Electronics<br> Applications<br> Inkjet Ink Formulations<br> Inkjet Fabrication of Printed Circuit Boards<br> Antennas for Radio Frequency Identification Tags<br> Inkjet Printing for MEMS