Manufacturing research at the micro- and nanoscale deals with the efficient production of components, devices, and features with critical dimensions ranging from microns to nanometers. The micro/nanomanufacturing toolset is comprised of a diverse range of processes including lithographic-based planar fabrication, micro-machining, milling and molding, aerosol jet printing, and molecular assembly techniques.

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