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G. Popovic, E. Chatzitheodoridis, W. Brenner, H. Detter et al.:
"Handling and Assembly in MST - Results of the European HAFAM Network";
Talk: iMEMS, Singapore; 07-04-2001 - 07-06-2001; in: "Proceedings of the international MEMS Workshop 2001", F. Tay Eng Hock et al. (ed.); (2001), ISBN: 981-04-4165-7; 595 - 602.

Considering the small dimensions of microparts in microtechnology, it is obvious that the assembly process is a step which significantly influences the final production costs and quality. Handling and assembly of microparts mainly need handling tools, such as grippers, stage and their actuators, automation tools for batch unattended assembly, and finally the knowledge and experience that is required to work at the micro scale. Nowadays, the assembly of micromechanical systems is still predominantly manual.
This paper presents recent results and activities of a European network entitled "Handling and Assembly of Functionally Adapted Microcomponents - HAFAM" within the European Commission Programme Training and Mobility of Researchers. The results of this network are aimed to contribute to the essential step in the process from simple microstructures to a promising microsystem.