Abstract
Atomically precise manufacturing (APM) is a prospective production technology based on guiding the motion of reactive molecules to build progressively larger components and systems. Its physical basis rests on familiar principles, including the ability of nanoscale devices to bind and position reactive molecules with atomic precision, and the use of programmable devices or specialized devices to direct sequences of site-specific, structure-building chemical reactions. Computational modeling of stiff structures shows that high-throughput APM can be performed by non-biological, factory-style systems. The broader physical and engineering analysis indicates that additional system-level constraints can be satisfied. – AI-generated abstract.
