1. MIcro-NanOSystems ECAD Laboratory 07.04.2006 ASSEMIC ASSEMIC : Advanced Methods and Tools for Handling & Assembly in Microtechnology in Microtechnology

2. MIcro-NanOSystems ECAD Laboratory 07.04.2006 ASSEMIC ASSEMIC : About ASSEMIC ASSEMIC is a Marie Curie Research Training Network which is devoted to training and research in handling and assembly in the microdimension, involving advanced methods and tools and providing a multidisciplinary, complementary approach.

3. MIcro-NanOSystems ECAD Laboratory 07.04.2006 ASSEMIC ASSEMIC : Objectives… ASSEMIC ASSEMIC is devoted to training and research in handling and assembly at the microdimension, involving advanced methods and tools and providing a multidisciplinary, complementary approach. This is to be achieved by combining the research competence of R&D centres and universities, with the application oriented view from SMEs and industrial partners. The scientific and technical complementarity required by micro-handling and assembly -an intrinsically multidisciplinary topic- will be ensured by merging the partners’ expertise in fields as design of hybrid MEMS and micro-tools, material physics and tribology, laser technology, advanced control techniques and artificial intelligence, etc.

4. MIcro-NanOSystems ECAD Laboratory 07.04.2006 ASSEMIC ASSEMIC : …Objectives… Following workpackages have been defined: High resolution positioning systems, micromotors and microrobots. High resolution positioning systems, micromotors and microrobots. Advanced tools & control for microhandling (visual/force feedback, Advanced tools & control for microhandling (visual/force feedback, haptic interfaces, etc.) haptic interfaces, etc.) Microassembly tools and strategies (self-assembly, bonding, Microassembly tools and strategies (self-assembly, bonding, soldering…) soldering…) Quality management for industrial manufacturability Quality management for industrial manufacturability Know-how management (e-learning, technology transfer and Know-how management (e-learning, technology transfer and dissemination, etc.) dissemination, etc.)

5. MIcro-NanOSystems ECAD Laboratory 07.04.2006 ASSEMIC ASSEMIC : …Objectives Special focus will be placed in training and dissemination, including workshops, open-door days, summer schools, newsletters and e-learning. Optimized and cost efficient handling and assembly of hybrid Microsystems keeps being a challenge, as assembly and packaging constitutes still a great part of MEMS manufacturing costs. ASSEMIC will raise the European technological competence and merge the research effort in this field, by multidisciplinary training both early-stage and experienced researchers in highly qualified research centres and universities, developing research and providing the practical focus of SMEs and industrial partners. ASSEMIC addresses topics from Priority 3-NMP, especially new production processes and devices (flexible and intelligent manufacturing systems), as well as nano-technologies and nanoscience (nanomanipulation, handling and control devices).

6. MIcro-NanOSystems ECAD Laboratory 07.04.2006 ASSEMIC ASSEMIC : Partners

7. MIcro-NanOSystems ECAD Laboratory 07.04.2006 Scientific and technological area: Micro-handling and – assembly: New tools and systems for ultra precision positioning accuracy (micro- and nano-range); Industrial production issues and manufacturability of assembled MEMS. Application domain: Assembly of MEMS; biological applications. Expected implications: The development of a number of system and tools prototypes for handling and assembly in MST, various micro grippers and a haptic interface device for telemanipulation; enhancement of the quality of European research training in the field of Micro-handling and assembly. ASSEMIC