Title :
Fabrication of topologically-complex 3D microstructures by femtosecond laser machining and polymer molding
Author :
Schaap, Allison ; Bellouard, Yves
Author_Institution :
Eindhoven Univ. of Technol., Eindhoven, Netherlands
Abstract :
We demonstrate the demolding of topologically complex three-dimensional elastomeric microstructures from a femtosecond laser micromachined glass substrate. Demolding success rates of >90% are achieved, which are qualitatively supported by a simple mechanical model.
Keywords :
elastomers; high-speed optical techniques; laser beam machining; microfabrication; moulding; SiO2; demolding; femtosecond laser machining; glass substrate; mechanical model; polymer molding; topologically complex three-dimensional elastomeric microstructures; topologically-complex 3D microstructures; Fabrication; Glass; Microstructure; Optical surface waves; Polymers; Stress; Ultrafast optics;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO), 2013 Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
