Modu-Lab

Low Cost Tools for High Tech Learning

The Future of Modu-Lab

The current system is ideally suited for practical lab experience in undergraduate electrical engineering as well as community college certificate programs. The simplicity of the system allows inexperienced students the opportunity to practice the fundamental techniques of microfabrication without the risk of costly equipment damage.

Planar Process is an outstanding example of how multiple disciplines combine to yield a usable result. Chemistry, Physics, Electronics and Mathematics are soundly represented in the fabrication of a semiconductor device.

In addition to microelectronics, planar process techniques allow the fabrication of micro electro-mechanical systems and micro-optical devices. Micro chemistry and micro biotechnology exercises are also possible in miniture reactors fabricated using planar process techniques.

Our plans are to develop the tools and procedures that will allow students the hands-on experience of working with the manufacturing techniques of the future. We also expect to generate equipment that will test the interest of high school students. Modu-Lab Jr. will be an even more simplified and inexpensive equipment set to introduce the science of microfabrication to a very large number of future scientists and engineers.  This vision also includes the development of an advanced tool set that will allow more ambitious experimentation. Modu-Lab Pro will provide the capability of smaller geometries, higher purity, and a larger variety of materials.

MEMS

Opto-Electronics

Photovoltaics

Ferroelectrics

Super Conductivity

Materials Integration

Nanotechnology

Biotechnology

Sensors

Physics

Electronics

Chemistry

Mathematics

Committed to the Future...

Effective training programs are vital to the industry as well as the nation. In order to lead in global competition, a high quality workforce must be available. A fundamental understanding of planar processing is essential to enable skills growth commensurate with industry needs.