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Micro technology deals with the fabrication of structures in the length scale between 0.1 and 1000 μm and can be considered as an important enabler for micro systems such as miniaturized sensors. Recent advances in micro manufacturing will be demonstrated by examples of microfluidic, optical and mechatronic devices. In the area of microfluidics, the fabrication of centrifugal microfluidics fo automated analytics and diagnostics via injection compression molding is addressed. Manufacturing of optical components via micro injection molding and precision assembly of those components will be presented with respect to optical sensors. Molded interconnect devices serve as an example for the manufacturing of mechatronic devices. Apart from manufacturing technologies, the application of simulation methods for the assessment of manufacturability and reliability of the devices will be discussed.

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