Manufacturing Technologies

Photo: High precision printer nsm c600, e.g. to print electronics with metal oxides based inks; Source: Empa

The progress in information technology has enabled the development of advanced and new manufacturing technologies, including but not limited to additive manufacturing, coating and printing, light induced and laser processing, machining, forming,  joining and assembly as well as fabrication of nano-scale materials and devices. 

This Technical Focus Area (TFA) covers all advanced manufacturing technologies. The development of new technologies requires mastering the interplay of the three factors of a technology: materials, processes and equipment. The TFA calls for research proposals addressing advanced manufacturing processes and their interplay with materials and equipment.