Abstract: A structure for adhering to a surface so as to support a desired weight includes a substrate and a polymer layer. The polymer layer is mounted on the substrate. A plurality of flaps are drawn from the polymer layer. Each of the plurality of flaps have dimensions and a density so that when the plurality of flaps are placed against the surface and when a coherent shear force is applied thereto, the plurality of flaps will adhere to the surface with a strength sufficient to support the desired weight.

Abstract: A structure (140) for adhering to a surface so as to support a desired weight includes a substrate (110) and a polymer layer (120). The polymer layer (120) is mounted on the substrate (110). A plurality of flaps (142) are drawn from the polymer layer (120). Each of the plurality of flaps (142) have dimensions and a density so that when the plurality of flaps (142) are placed against the surface (400) and when a coherent shear force is applied thereto, the plurality of flaps (142) will adhere to the surface (400) with a strength sufficient to support the desired weight. Each of the plurality of flaps (142) includes a first side (210) and an opposite second side (212). At least one of the first side or the second side is meniscus shaped.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of roll-to-roll manufacturing of a 3D-patterned microstructure. Further, the present invention relates to a 3D-patterned microstructure obtained by the method. In addition, the present invention relates to a use of a 3D-patterned microstructure manufactured according to the method. Furthermore, the present invention relates to an apparatus for manufacturing a 3D-patterned microstructure, the apparatus being configured to carry out the method.

Abstract: A structure (140) for adhering to a surface so as to support a desired weight includes a substrate (110) and a polymer layer (120). The polymer layer (120) is mounted on the substrate (110). A plurality of flaps (142) are drawn from the polymer layer (120). Each of the plurality of flaps (142) have dimensions and a density so that when the plurality of flaps (142) are placed against the surface (400) and when a coherent shear force is applied thereto, the plurality of flaps (142) will adhere to the surface (400) with a strength sufficient to support the desired weight. Each of the plurality of flaps (142) includes a first side (210) and an opposite second side (212). At least one of the first side or the second side is meniscus shaped.