Development of desktop machining microfactory

The Mechanical Engineering Laboratory developed a prototype desktop machining microfactory. The microfactory, which will enable considerable savings in terms of energy, space, and resources, is a downsized production system whose size is very small with respect to the dimensions of the products. The desktop microfactory consists of machine tools such as a microlathe, a milling machine, a press machine, and assembly machines such as a transfer arm and a two-fingered hand. The microfactory can produce miniature machine parts and assemble them as well as an example of an application, a miniature bearing assembly is produced successfully.