Inkjet 3D printing – towards new micromachining tool for MEMS fabrication

Three-dimensional (3D) printing has the potential to transform science and technology by creating bespoke, low-cost appliances that previously required dedicated facilities in order to be made. An attractive and promising research field comes in the form of using 3D printing to create MEMS, including microfluidic structures. In this paper, a discussion on applicability of inkjet 3D printing (i3Dp) for MEMS fabrication is presented on the base of works carried out by a team led by the author.