Coursecode: wb5412
Coursename: Micro Engineering

DUT creditpoints: 2
ECTS creditpoints: 3
Subfaculty of Mechanical Engineering and Marine Technology
Lecturer(s): Pistecky, ir. P.V. Tel.: 015-2786583
Catalog data:
micro engineering, sensors and actuators, optical components, bearings, springs		 Course year: 4
Period: 0/0/0/2/2
Hours p/w: 2
Other hours:
Assessment: written
Assessm.period(s): 4, 6
(see academic calendar)
Prerequisites:
Follow up:
Detailed description of topics:
Introduction in the field of micro engineering. Description of typical products. Actuators and sensors in micro engineering. Magnetic circuits. Optical components. Bearings in micro engineering, micro manipulators. Analysis of friction, precision and reliability. Spring elements. Finite element method as a design tool. Micro engineering in medical instrumentation.
Course material:
  • P.V. Pistecky, Micro-techniek, Constructie-elementen, part I en II, course book TU Delft, subfaculty WbMT,
  • H.F. van Beek, Electro-mechanische omzetters, course book TU Delft, subfaculty WbMT
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Remarks (specific information about assesment, entry requirements, etc.):
Goals: The course will give an overview of the field of micro engineering and will deal with the most important engineering parts as in use in micro engineering products
Computer use:
Laboratory project(s):
Design content: The course is dealing with design of micro engineering instruments
Percentage of design: 100%