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Laser Machining of Thin Films
Displays, microelectronic devices and biotech chips often contain thin (metallic) films such as indium tin oxide, gold or multi-layer coatings. Often these films are deposited onto glass or polymer substrates. The high quality patterning of these films can be produced using laser micromachining over very large areas.
20 micron wide track machined in chrome on glass.
Direct writing of 20 micron wide tracks in chrome on glass.
Gold on polycarbonate patterning with 100 micron wide central disc.
High precision patterning of gold on glass electrodes.
High quality patterning of thin film.
Patterning of gold on polycarbonate electrodes.
Patterning of ITO on glass to produce microelectrodes.
Removal of chrome from glass to produce mask.
Flexible circuit.
Prototype microcircuit machined from gold-coated polymer.