| abstract |
An apparatus comprises a fixture comprising at least one inner member and at least one outer member. The fixture is configured to secure a film between the at least one inner member and the at least one outer member. The secured film can be further processed to give a processed film. Further, the processed film, secured in the fixture, can undergo additional manufacturing steps to produce processed articles. The apparatus and methods described herein are useful for producing a variety of articles, such as micro-electronic and opto-electronic devices. |