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Hot Embossing: Theory and Technology of Microreplication
Author(s): Matthias Worgull (Author)
- Publisher: William Andrew
- Publication Date: 16 Mar. 2009
- Language: English
- Print length: 300 pages
- ISBN-10: 0815515790
- ISBN-13: 9780815515791
Book Description
* Compares replication processes such as: micro injection molding, thermoforming, micro hot embossing, and nanoimprinting
* Discusses the polymers used for hot embossing including the process steps and parameters
* Details commercially available hot embossing machinery, components, features and the technique
* Suggests future developments by exposing current research topics and new applications
* Explains nanoimprinting, a related technology of hot embossing.
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About the Author
Matthias Worgull is an associated professor and lecturer at the Institute of Microstructure Technology, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany and has more than 20 years of experience in polymer micro structuring by replication processes. He is currently head of the group “Large Scale Structuring” with focus on the upscaling of hot embossing, nanoimprint, and roll-to-roll replication and the implementation of functional bionic surfaces with enhanced materials.
