CAREER: Optically Transparent Gripper for Microassembly
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| Abstract | The University of Arizona is currently developing new ways to handle micro-components and manufacture miniature devices for use in various fields. By establishing an active research exchange program with the Budapest University of Technology and Economics a student from the University of Arizona has been able to interact with Budapest University of Technology and Economics faculty and graduate students and learn about analytical methods for modeling vibrating micro-component systems. These interactions have also helped to establish a working relationship with Budapest University of Technology and Economics which will help foster future research opportunities. The study abroad program has also afforded the University of Arizona student with the opportunity to learn about other cultures in ways which are unique to the study abroad program. |
| Contributor | daniel polonsky |
| Bio | Jesse Bertin is an undergraduate student pursuing degrees in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Arizona. He will be graduating in May of 2008 and is planning on pursuing a Masteres Degree in Mechanical Engineering after graduation. He has performed research in the Advanced Heat Transfer Laboratory at the University of Arizona and worked as an Aerospace Engineering Intern at Sargent Controls and Aerospace. He has been working in the Advanced Microsystems Laboratory at the University of Arizona since May of 2007.Eniko T. Enikov received his M.S. degree from Technical University of Budapest in 1993 and Ph.D. degree from University of Illinois at Chicago in 1998. As a Postdoctoral Associate at University of Minnesota, Dr. Enikov has Associate Professor at the Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering Department at the University of Arizona. His current research is focused on the design and fabrication of micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS), the development of theoretical models of active actuator materials used in MEMS and developmentof relevant applications of these. Dr. Enikovs group at the University of Arizona has an ongoing research and development program on tactile Eniko T. Enikov received his M.S. degree from Technical University of Budapest in 1993 and Ph.D. degree from University of Illinois at Chicago in 1998. As a Postdoctoral Associate at University of Minnesota, Dr. Enikov has Associate Professor at the Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering Department at the University of Arizona. His current research is focused on the design and fabrication of micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS), the development of theoretical models of active actuator materials used in MEMS and development of relevant applications of these. Dr. Enikov's group at the University of Arizona has an ongoing research and development program on tactile displays, electrostatic micro-grippers for assembly of MEMS, and nano-assembly of macro-molecules using electrostatics |
| Sponsored By | NSF CMMI-0637052 |
| Cite this work | Researchers should cite this work as follows: V. Glowacka and E.T. Enikov, "CAREER: Optically Transparent Gripper for Microassembly", Trip report presented at the NSF IREE 2007 Grantees Conference, October 30 - November 1, 2007, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana |
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