Patterning Techniques

Patterning techniques involve creating specific arrangements or structures on materials or surfaces for functional or aesthetic purposes. These methods include methods like lithography (using tools and chemicals to make precise patterns), etching (removing parts to form designs), and deposition (adding layers of material in patterns). In manufacturing or electronics, patterning allows for the precise placement of components or circuits. Think of it as a way of designing and shaping surfaces or materials systematically to achieve desired features, similar to stenciling but often at microscopic or nanoscopic scales for advanced applications.