Hybrid Micromachining and Microfabrication Technologies

Acknowledgement

The starting and completing this book is unquestionably owed to the support of a number of colleagues and authors for their consistent direction, helpful suggestions, ongoing association, support, encouragement, and invaluable advice at every stage of this book’s development, from the embryonic to the end stages. This book would not have advanced as smoothly toward completion without their helpful suggestions at the right moment. They are in fact owed by the editors for the important time they gave to this publication.

Without the significant intellectual contributions of scholars from all across the world, this work would not have been conceivable.

All of the individuals who helped with the book’s editing and evaluation are sincerely appreciated by the editors.

Words alone cannot adequately express the editors’ sincere gratitude to Martin Scrivener and the entire Scrivener Publishing team for maintaining their commitment and illuminating the proper course of action in order to complete this high level book.

The editors acknowledge the unending encouragement and support of their families and friends.

The editors would like to use this opportunity to express their gratitude to all of the readers and the hope that this book will continue to inspire and direct them in their future endeavours.

The Editors