Switchable adhesion principle enables damage-free handling of sensitive devices even in vacuum
Tuesday, June 10, 2014 - 11:21
in Physics & Chemistry
Components with highly sensitive surfaces are used in automotive, semiconductor and display technologies as well as for complex optical lens systems. During the production process, these parts are transferred in between many process steps. Each pick-up and release with conventional gripping systems involves the risk of either contamination of the surfaces with residues from transportation adhesives, or damaging due to mechanical gripping.