Discussion Group Participants,

I am about to purchase a Critical Point Dryer for use in stiction-free
release of microstructures.  Due to the variety of devices available, I
would appreciate any comments from CPD users/owners regarding the pros and
cons of different configurations.  There seems to be a large difference
between the fully contained desktop models and horizontal pressure chamber
models, as well as variation within each group.


The vendors I have consulted so far are:

Energy Beam Sciences for the E3100 & CPD7501.
Denton Vacuum for the DCP-1.
Bal-Tec for the CPD 030.
Emitech USA for the K-850.
Tousimis for various models.


Any advice would be welcome!

Sincerely,
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  Jordan M. Neysmith                            327009 GT Station
  Mechanical Engineering                        Atlanta, GA 30332
  Georgia Tech                                  (404) 874-2911
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