In this work, we present a new class of tristable mechanism called double Young tristable
mechanisms (DYTMs), which connect two prestrained Young bistable mechanisms to create …

Ceramics and semiconductors have many applications in optics, micro-electro-mechanical
systems, and electronic industries due to their desirable properties. In most of these …

Machining of hard and brittle materials such as ceramics and semiconductors has been a
challenge for many years. They have many applications in optics, MEMS and electronic …

Laser-assisted machining in-situ technology is an emerging hot spot in the processing field.
The technology not only has an excellent performance in processing Cu, Al, and other tough …

Rocks are playing an important role in the life of mankind since ancient times. One of the
most significant characteristics of the rocks is their brittleness, which makes them exhibit a …