Micromachined ceramic

Demand for robust and resilient microcomponents increases with the continuous trend towards miniaturization. Many existing and new applications require microcomponents from refractory materials to obtain requires mechanical properties and ensure stability in harsh environments. Although silicon carbide, silicon nitride, and sapphire have been identified as candidates for this type of MEMS, combination of high cost, poor manufacturability, and very limited designs stimulates the development of new technologies.

Synkera Technologies addresses these needs using its ceramic micromachining technology to produce microcomponents from nanoporous alumina with the following features:

• Chemically & thermally robust ceramic microstructures
• Multilevel, surface- and bulk-like micromachining
• High aspect ratio (1:100); high resolution (2-3 µm)

This technology enables very flexible designs and provides numerous opportunities for development of novel ceramic microcomponents and microdevices:

We also offer services to develop and fabricate custom microcomponents to address the needs of specific applications.  Email us for further information on these services.