microfabrication technologies

Microfabrication technologies involve creating very small structures and devices, often at the micrometer scale (a thousandth of a millimeter). These methods are used to build tiny components like computer chips, sensors, and medical devices by layering, etching, and depositing materials with precision. Techniques include photolithography (using light to pattern materials), etching (removing material), and deposition (adding material). These processes enable the production of highly intricate and miniaturized technologies crucial for electronics, healthcare, and communication industries. Essentially, microfabrication transforms design concepts into tiny, functional devices through advanced, controlled manufacturing techniques.