Precision assembly of hybrid micro systems requires not only a high precision handling and adjusting of the parts but also a highly accurate and fast bonding technique. In this field adhesive technology is one of the major joining techniques. At the Collaboration Research Center 516, a batch process based on a joining technique using hot melt adhesives was developed. This technique allows the c...

In humans, DNA double-strand breaks (DSBs) are repaired by two mutually-exclusive mechanisms, homologous recombination or end-joining. Among end-joining mechanisms, the main process is classical non-homologous end-joining (C-NHEJ) which relies on Ku binding to DNA ends and DNA Ligase IV (Lig4)-mediated ligation. Mostly under Ku- or Lig4-defective conditions, an alternative end-joining process (...

Nowadays, the production of 3D MEMS and MOEMS is carried out by using hybrid integration of single components, for which batch production is normally preferred. In this field, adhesive technology is one of the major joining techniques. At the Collaboration Research Center 516, a batch process based on a joining technique which uses hot melt adhesives was developed. This technique allows the coa...

Diffusion welding is a solid-state process and characterised by the parameters temperature, compression force time. Usually, applied as static load, high demands with respect to specimen surfaces (low roughness, cleanliness) are common. The aim of this work was improve necessary technology for diffusion and, above all, increase quality joints using cyclically pulsative joining forces minimise t...