A novel engineering process for spatial opto-mechatronic applications. Issue 1 (2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Franke, Jörg; Zeitler, Jochen; Reitberger, Thomas
• Is Part Of: CIRP annals. Volume 65:Issue 1(2016)
• Page Start: 153
• Page End: 156
• Publication Date: 2016
• Subjects: Computer aided design (CAD) -- Manufacturing process -- Optical; Production engineering -- Research -- Periodicals; 670.5
• DOI: 10.1016/j.cirp.2016.04.091
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0007-8506

Abstract

Abstract: Well-known advantages of optical data communication, like high-speed data transmissions and higher integration densities, are the main drivers for novel applications in the field of opto-electronics. A new innovative approach is to print polymer optical waveguides on spatial circuit carriers. This allows creating highly integrated devices that unify the characteristics of electro-optical circuits with the advantages of 3D-mechatronic integrated devices (MID). This paper describes the introduction of a novel engineering method that includes technology-specific processes for creating new spatial opto-mechatronic applications with the focus on printing technologies and computer-aided design.