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Micro-factory
The micro-lathe is developed to materialize the concept of Micro-factory. Its accuracy is equal to or better than conventional one. Moreover, It proved space and energy saving effect of Micro-factory.

Microtribology
We do research on microtribology in order to clarify the tribological characteristics under an extremely low normal load where the effect of the adhesion forces is not negligible.

Micropumps
Two types of micropumps are being developed, where variation of fluid characteristics and beating wings transport fluid, respectively.

Micro Tensile Testing
Special mechanical test methods for the materials used in micro-machines are under development. The effects of micro-structure, micro-defects, and surface layers on mechanical properties are also being studied.

Development of Photostrictive actuator
My reserch topics is to clarify the relationships between the physical properties and its production method, in order to develop and improve the photostrictive actuators.

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