Backgrounds
Pre-drawn image of the microfactory
Overview of the microfactory
Micro-press machine
Micro-lathe
Micro milling machine
Micro transfer arm
Micro two-fingered hand
“Test product”
Fabricated product
Machining Process of the Product
Portable Micro-factory
Summary of the project and future work
The National R&D Project “Micromachine Technology”
Micro Machine Center
Activities of the Micro Machine Center
MMC’s Microfactory
Other information: Nozomu Mishima Ministry of International Trade and Industry Mechanical Engineering Laboratory 1-2 Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8564 Japan Phone: 81-298-61-7227 Fax: 81-298-61-7201 e-mail: m4430@mel.go.jp