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Scitech Precision Ltd. is expanding its capabilities into the world of Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems or MEMS, combining unique expertise in micro engineering and design, to make ultra-precise parts for laser experiments. Processes can include Microlithography, Deposition, Etching and Bonding.

Polymer foams for high power laser targets can be produced with pore sizes down to 1um and densities between 3 mg/cm-3 and 800 mg/cm-3. Sol-gel is commonly used to obtain such low density polymeric foams. Solid nanoparticles are dispersed in a solvent followed by agglomeration to form a continuous three-dimensional network. The remaining solvent is replaced inside a high pressure chamber by liquid Carbon Dioxide (CO2). Next, the temperature and pressure are raised above the critical point of CO2. This causes the CO2 to change to vapour without change of density and therefore without surface tension effects that would distort the delicate foam structure.

Formvar is a registered trade name for polyvinyl formal containing 7% hydrogen, 56% carbon, and 37% oxygen. It can be dissolved in 1,2-dichloroethane and deposited by dip coating or spin coating with thicknesses ranging between 10nm and 1.2um. When compared with other polymer foils of the same thickness, Formvar has good mechanical properties, including flexibility and abrasion resistance. It also has high resistance to heat and excellent electric insulation. These films are easily floated off in water without the need of additional release layers.

A number of changes have been taking place on the website including a number of updates to include some of our new members of staff as well as new capabilities and products. The site also now has links to Facebook and LinkedIn to help keep everything connected. Please make sure to refresh pages on the site or clear your cache so that you have access to the latest and most up to date version.

Scitech Precision Ltd. is expanding its capabilities into the world of Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems or MEMS, combining unique expertise in micro engineering and design, to make ultra-precise parts for laser experiments. Processes can include Microlithography, Deposition, Etching and Bonding.

Polymer foams for high power laser targets can be produced with pore sizes down to 1um and densities between 3 mg/cm-3 and 800 mg/cm-3. Sol-gel is commonly used to obtain such low density polymeric foams. Solid nanoparticles are dispersed in a solvent followed by agglomeration to form a continuous three-dimensional network. The remaining solvent is replaced inside a high pressure chamber by liquid Carbon Dioxide (CO2). Next, the temperature and pressure are raised above the critical point of CO2. This causes the CO2 to change to vapour without change of density and therefore without surface tension effects that would distort the delicate foam structure.

Formvar is a registered trade name for polyvinyl formal containing 7% hydrogen, 56% carbon, and 37% oxygen. It can be dissolved in 1,2-dichloroethane and deposited by dip coating or spin coating with thicknesses ranging between 10nm and 1.2um. When compared with other polymer foils of the same thickness, Formvar has good mechanical properties, including flexibility and abrasion resistance. It also has high resistance to heat and excellent electric insulation. These films are easily floated off in water without the need of additional release layers.

A number of changes have been taking place on the website including a number of updates to include some of our new members of staff as well as new capabilities and products. The site also now has links to Facebook and LinkedIn to help keep everything connected. Please make sure to refresh pages on the site or clear your cache so that you have access to the latest and most up to date version.

Scitech Precision Ltd. is expanding its capabilities into the world of Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems or MEMS, combining unique expertise in micro engineering and design, to make ultra-precise parts for laser experiments. Processes can include Microlithography, Deposition, Etching and Bonding.

Polymer foams for high power laser targets can be produced with pore sizes down to 1um and densities between 3 mg/cm-3 and 800 mg/cm-3. Sol-gel is commonly used to obtain such low density polymeric foams. Solid nanoparticles are dispersed in a solvent followed by agglomeration to form a continuous three-dimensional network. The remaining solvent is replaced inside a high pressure chamber by liquid Carbon Dioxide (CO2). Next, the temperature and pressure are raised above the critical point of CO2. This causes the CO2 to change to vapour without change of density and therefore without surface tension effects that would distort the delicate foam structure.

Formvar is a registered trade name for polyvinyl formal containing 7% hydrogen, 56% carbon, and 37% oxygen. It can be dissolved in 1,2-dichloroethane and deposited by dip coating or spin coating with thicknesses ranging between 10nm and 1.2um. When compared with other polymer foils of the same thickness, Formvar has good mechanical properties, including flexibility and abrasion resistance. It also has high resistance to heat and excellent electric insulation. These films are easily floated off in water without the need of additional release layers.