As it has been shown throughout this first part, many current researches focus on grippers miniaturization. At scales larger than typically 1 mm, the reference gripping technique for components (typically SMD components) is the vacuum gripping. This technique is also applied for submillimetric applications; however, it seems to reach its limits.
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(2007). Conclusions. In: Capillary Forces in Microassembly. Microtechnology And Mems. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-71089-1_4
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