The systems most recently integrated with automation and manufacturing systems has been within the last 4 years. There has been considerable research given to automated systems of high precision components with micro sensing and micro electronics and metrology systems. Most accomplishments have been made in the Defense programs, Intelligence community projects and Environmental programs. The Micro Technology Center is a multidisciplinary engineering and science center in operation for more than 15 years. We apply a broad spectrum of microtechnologies to develop microsystems for specific applications for both LLNL and for collaborative projects.
Applications range from communications for industry to medicine.
Principal technologies include micromachining and microelectronics, optoelectronics, and guided-wave photonics. The Center's personnel are organized into versatile technical teams that concentrate on specific projects. The staff has experience and training in chemistry and materials science, physics, biotechnology, and electronic and mechanical engineering. Laboratories and equipment are organized to facilitate project interactions. Other labs provide material characterzation and device-testing capabilities, microscopic inspection, packaging, and electrical and optical testing of devices.