Prototyping of the computer integrated manufacturing processes of MEMS in a desktop micro-factory

Yubo Wang, Weizheng Yuan, Chengyu Jiang

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Abstract

The potential of MEMS application is very high and its benefit is widely recognized. However, there are some difficulties in the production, for example, the post process of MEMS, packaging, dieing and test are all separate processes and this is different to the wafer mass production procedure. Desktop microfactory, a novel concept for the manufacture of MEMS, was proposed to effectively utilize the small fabricating facilities available nowadays for the production of miniature products or parts. Desktop micro-factory is a compact production system with its facilities so small that the whole shop floor arrangement can be mounted on a table. Obviously, it is highly mobile and its operation can be kept stable while the entire production environment is shielded from interference. In this paper, establishment of a prototyping system of a desktop micro-factory for the packaging process of accelerometer in desktop micro-factory is discussed. Computer integrated manufacturing system (CIMS) approach is applied to design the system. Based on the modelling of the micro-factory and its production activities, the simulation of the manufacturing process was realized. The work provided experience and basis for deeper understanding of micro-CIM, micro production process planning, micro production system modelling, and for further development of an effectively workable micro-factory.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAdvanced Design and Manufacture to Gain a Competitive Edge
Subtitle of host publicationNew Manufacturing Techniques and their Role in Improving Enterprise Performance
PublisherCSREA Press
Pages767-773
Number of pages7
ISBN (Print)9781848002401
DOIs
StatePublished - 2008
EventAdvanced Design and Manufacture to Gain a Competitive Edge: New Manufacturing Techniques and their Role in Improving Enterprise Performance - Sanya, Hainan, China
Duration: 14 Jan 200816 Jan 2008

Publication series

NameAdvanced Design and Manufacture to Gain a Competitive Edge: New Manufacturing Techniques and their Role in Improving Enterprise Performance

Conference

ConferenceAdvanced Design and Manufacture to Gain a Competitive Edge: New Manufacturing Techniques and their Role in Improving Enterprise Performance
Country/TerritoryChina
CitySanya, Hainan
Period14/01/0816/01/08

Keywords

  • Desktop micro-factory
  • MEMS
  • Prototyping system

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