About MNMT-Dublin
The Centre of Micro/Nano Manufacturing (MNMT-Dublin) is located in University College Dublin (UCD), School of Mechanical & Materials Engineering, which is considered as the largest of its kind in Ireland and a world player in both research and education. MNMT-Dublin is funded by Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) Research Professorship Program with over €10 million research grant.
MNMT-Dublin is a world-leading research centre that focuses on cutting-edge research in design, manufacturing and measurement. Applications include bio-implants, medical devices, implant manufacturing, aspheric & freeform optics and phonics.
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Research
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Micro/nano Manufacturing
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Bio-medical Device Manufacturing
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Freeform Optics Design and Manufacturing
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ACSM: Atomic & Close to Atomic Scale Manufacturing
Applications
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Complex Surfaces and Moulds
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Biomedical Implants
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Artificial Knee & Hip Joints
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Contact Lens & Intraocular Lens
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Equipment
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5-axis Multi-functional Machine
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Keyence VHX-5000 Digital Microscope
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Brucker NPFLEX 3D Surface Metrology
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Werth VideoCheck® HA
Technical Services
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Design, Fabrication & Optimization
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Precision Machining
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3D Printing
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Post-process for 3D Printed Parts
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Surface Treatment
- Performance Evaluation
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Quality Assessment