Abstract

The use of pulsed lasers for microprocessing material in several manufacturing industries is presented. Microvia, ink jet printer nozzle and biomedical catheter hole drilling, thin-film scribing and micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) fabrication applications are reviewed.

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History
Original Manuscript: May 24, 2000
Published: July 17, 2000

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Malcolm Charles Gower

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