Biomimetics Applied to Centering in Microassembly

Li, Shu; Lenau, Torben Anker; Hansen, Hans Nørgaard; Alting, Leo

doi:10.1016/s0007-8506(07)60541-1

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“…Several analogies for case studies in design for remanufacture (Vakili andShu, 2001, Hacco andShu, 2002) and microassembly (Shu et al, 2003) were located at various levels of biological organization by searching for keywords and synonyms related to the engineering problem. These case studies will be briefly summarized.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Collaboration with researchers with expertise in micro-and nanoengineering at the Technical University of Denmark led to the following case study in microassembly (Shu et al, 2003).…”

Section: B Microassemblymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The functional keyword 'center' was used to locate relevant phenomena in Purves et al (2001), including microtubule organizing centers, photosystems, and retinal ganglion cells (Shu et al, 2003). The current paper will only describe how the microtubule-organizing center (MTOC) centers itself in certain types of cells.…”

Section: B Microassemblymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The shape memory alloy can be configured to reach a prescribed position after reaching a particular temperature. The elastic material can then be used to return the flaps to the flat position by decreasing the temperature (Shu et al, 2003). Bütefisch and Büttgenbach (2001) report that mechanical grippers typically use two opposing arms or fingers.…”

Section: Applying Strategy To Engineering Systemmentioning

confidence: 99%

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“…Collaboration with researchers with expertise in micro-and nanoengineering at the Technical University of Denmark led to the following case study in microassembly (Shu et al, 2003).…”

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2011

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“…The Toronto method for biomimetic design (Shu et al 2003) illustrated in this paper uses a digital version of the standard university biological textbook "Life, The Science of Biology" (Purves et al 2001). www.instmc.org.uk Feature: Sensing in nature: using biomimetics for design of sensors In engineering it is common to use keywords that relate to the desired function.…”

Section: Biomimetic Searchmentioning

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Sensing in Nature: Using Biomimetics for Design of Sensors

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Cheong

2010

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Colours and Metallic Sheen in Beetle Shells — A Biomimetic Search for Material Structuring Principles Causing Light Interference

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Barfoed²

2008

Adv Eng Mater

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Visual aesthetic has always played a vital role for the success of many products. This includes colours and glossiness and metal appearance which is often achieved using surface coatings. Present coating techniques do, however, have limitations. It is difficult to reach very bright and brilliant colours, colours tend to fade over time and many of the materials and coating technologies pollute and have other environmental problems. Beetles in nature have many of the desired properties: They have appealing brilliant colours and some even with metallic appearance. It is noticeable that the colours are long lasting as some of the beetles we have studied at the zoological museum are more than 200 years old and have colours and brightness as if they were still alive. Furthermore, the beetles in nature are part of sustainable ecosystems, which means that they are made from renewable materials that are broken down and recycled when the beetle dies. Beetles also possess another and very attractive property: Their metallic look originates from structures in organic materials which is both electrically and thermal insulating. The industrial perspective is to be able to manufacture products with attractive metallic surfaces that do not feel so cold to touch as their metallic counterparts and that do not represent an electrical shock hazard.

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Biomimetics Applied to Centering in Microassembly

Cited by 30 publications

References 8 publications

Generalizing the Biomimetic Design Process

Generalizing the Biomimetic Design Process

Sensing in Nature: Using Biomimetics for Design of Sensors

Colours and Metallic Sheen in Beetle Shells — A Biomimetic Search for Material Structuring Principles Causing Light Interference

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