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Centre for Doctoral Training in Ultra Precision Engineering

 

This PhD project has been initiated to develop a laser-based precision additive manufacturing route for the CIM-UP platform at the University of Cambridge.

Student

Jason Ten

Supervisor

Dr Martin Sparkes

 

Project Overview

This PhD project has been initiated to develop a laser-based precision additive manufacturing route for the CIM-UP platform at the University of Cambridge. Tentatively, the process will be based on a laser assisted chemical vapour deposition system. The desired capability of the system is to deposit a range of materials at locations controlled by a laser with minimal contamination. These deposited materials may connect other multiple materials, add functionality or build 3D geometry at the micrometer precision level. It is envisioned that such a capability is vital for deposition on fragile materials such as graphene and carbon nanotubes for the manufacture of next generation devices.