The Femtoprint Project.

Authors :: Bellouard, Y.
Champion, A.
Lenssen, B.
Matteucci, M.
Schaap, A.
Beresna, M.
Corbari, C.
Gecevičius, M.
Kazansky, P.
Chappuis, O.
Kral, M.
Clavel, R.
Barrot, F.
Breguet, J.-M.
Mabillard, Y.
Bottinelli, S.
Hopper, M.
Hoenninger, C.
Mottay, E.
Lopez, J.
Source :: Journal of Laser Micro / Nanoengineering; 2012, Vol. 7 Issue 1, p1-10, 10p, 6 Color Photographs, 3 Black and White Photographs, 5 Diagrams, 1 Chart, 3 Graphs
Publication Year :: 2012
Abstract: The Femtoprint project, a European project, aims at demonstrating the use of low-energy laser pulses (i.e. below the ablation threshold) to manufacture monolithically integrated devices including optofluidic, optomechanical and photonic devices. The longer-term objective is the implementation of a versatile table-top machining center. This paper summarizes the project progress to date and demonstrates the potential of this approach through various illustrative examples. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]