CARNEGIE MELLON Department of Electrical and Computer EngineerJ Manufacturing Mechatronics Using a Recursive Mask and Deposit ( MD ) Process
A new technology for manufacturing mechatronics is described. The technique is based on recursive masking and deposition of thermally sprayed materials. Using these methods, structures can be created that embed and interconnect electronic components, resulting in highly integrated mechatronic devices. A simple, electromechanical artifact was designed and produced to assess the feasibility of these techniques. The details and limitations of this project are discussed and areas of future research are identified which are aimed at realizing the full potential of this emerging manufacturing process.
Automating the design of computer systems - the MICON project
Addressing the issues of engineering design in computer architecture, this book describes the design and implementation of MICON, a system for automating the synthesis of small computers.
Solid Freeform Fabrication An Advanced Manufacturing Approach
Solid freeform fabrication (SFF) is the production of freeform solid objects directly from a 
computer model without part-specific tooling or human intervention. SFF has been realized in the 
last ten years through the merging of several previously distinct technologies: computer science, 
mechanical design, controls, high-energy beam technology and materials science and engineering. 
Their combination has produced over a relatively short time..frame numerous SFF methods. The 
value of SFF to the commercial sector is usually articulated in terms of reduced time to market 
(prototyping), low production "one-of-a-kind" parts and patterns for casting. The purpose of this 
introductory paper is to describe briefly some of the approaches to SFF as a background for the 
articles included in this proceedings.