Applying MEMS
technology to nano-scale manufacturing systems. Nanopelleting,
a technology to transform carbon nanotubes into assemblable units
integrated into novel microstructures.
Compliant mechanisms,
ultra-precision fixtures and manipulator, formed and folded mechanisms
and machines, layered structure, integrated mechanisms, electronics,
actuators, and sensors.
3D optical elements
and spatial heterodyning for real-time (scan-free) spectral
and spatial imaging with high resolution and long working distances;
3D nanophotonics with non-periodic dielectric modulation functions
(gradients and discontinuities); 3D nanomanufacturing using
the Nanostructured Origami(TM) 3D Fabrication and Assembly method.