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MATEC Web of Conferences
Volume 8, 2013
Progress in Ultrafast Laser Modifications of Materials
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| Article Number | 05008 | |
| Number of page(s) | 2 | |
| Section | Application in optofluidics and in microfabrication | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/20130805008 | |
| Published online | 18 November 2013 | |
Fabrication of Topologically-Complex 3D Microstructures by Femtosecond Laser Machining and Polymer Molding
Eindhoven University of Technology, PO Box 513, 5600 MB, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
* e-mail: a.schaap@tue.nl
** e-mail: y.bellouard@tue.nl
We demonstrate the demolding of topologically complex three-dimensional elastomeric microstructures from a femtosecond laser micromachined glass substrate. Demolding success rates of >90% are achieved, which are qualitatively supported by a simple mechanical model.
OCIS codes: (220.4000) – Microstructure fabrication / (220.4610) – Optical fabrication
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