An apparatus including at least three deflectable members each configured to deflect during
assembly with a component, and also configured to remain in contact with the component …

A microcolumn including a plurality of beam modification components coupled to an
assembly substrate, wherein the plurality of beam modification components includes:(1) an …

(57) ABSTRACT A microelectronics apparatus comprising a substrate, a pair of grid
electrodes coupled to the Substrate on opposing sides of a central axis, wherein the grid …

A new process and structure for microcomponent interconnection utilizing a post-assembly
activated junction compound. In one embodiment, first and second microcomponents having …

BACKGROUND The present disclosure relates generally to MEMS devices, more
specifically, to non-powered MEMS micro connectors and microassembly there with …

A microcolumn including an assembly substrate and a plurality of beam modification
components. The assembly substrate includes a plurality of sockets, and the beam …

(57) ABSTRACT A micro electro-mechanical system (MEMS) positioner, including an
actuator and method for making the same, includes a stage formed within a first layer of …

(57) ABSTRACT A Scratch drive actuator (SDA) device comprising a drive shoe and an
actuator. The drive shoe has a first drive shoe position and a Second drive Shoe position …

A base unit for integrating an imaging device, such as an atomic force microscope, and a
manipulation device, such as a nano-manipulator. The integration of the two devices permits …

Provided is the design and fabrication of the novel bounce drive actuator (BDA) for the
development of a new-type micro rotary motor. Although the scratch drive actuator (SDA) …