A Post-Design of Topology Optimization for Mechanical Compliant Amplifier in MEMS

C. F. Lin¹ and C. J. Shih This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.¹

¹Department of Mechanical and Electro-Mechanical Engineering, Tamkang University, Tamsui, Taiwan 251, R.O.C.

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