To help local industry capture new business opportunities arising from the emerging trend of product miniaturization in the global market, the Micro-Fabrication Technology Centre, established by the Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC), has successfully developed various enabling micro-fabrication technologies for manufacturers.
Mr L M Li, General Manager (Manufacturing Technology) of HKPC, said, "As miniaturization is fast becoming a product selection prerequisite for discerning consumers, micro-fabrication technologies have also grown in importance."
"To meet the immediate needs of local manufacturers, the Micro-Fabrication Technology Centre has identified and developed various applicable processes for micro-fabrication, including micro machining and micro electrical discharge machining, ultra precision hot embossing, micro laser cutting and micro injection moulding. In particular, HKPC has developed an integrated solution for non-Silicon Micro Electrical Mechanical System (MEMS) fabrication, a critical technology that could help the local plastics industry diversify into high value-added manufacturing," Mr Li said.
Mr Li said, "Many industry sectors are now using non-silicon materials, such as polymer, for micro electrical and mechanical systems, in order to reduce production cost while achieving high-volume fabrication. To facilitate the adoption of non-silicon micro-fabrication by industry, the Centre has also successfully developed a non-silicon micro pump and a range of cost-effective optics components."
"The services at our Centre can assist manufacturers to diversify into the production of high precision and high value-added items, including telecommunications, photonics and medical devices," he said.
To view the technology demonstration by the Centre, please visit the "HKPC WEBCAST" section – "Centres of Excellence" at the HKPC website: www.hkpc.org. For further information about micro-fabrication technology, please contact Mr Derek Louie of HKPC at tel. (852) 2788 5549 or e-mail: dlouie@hkpc.org.
