Clay,
There are quite a few resources available which discuss just the
issues you are looking for. In addition to several recent market
studies, which are relatively costly to purchase, there are papers and
magazine articles which delve into the impact of MEMS in the real
world, as well as examining the MEMS industry itself. Some that come
to mind readily:
"MEMS Sensors Branch Out", Greg Paula, Mechanical Engineering, October
1996
"MEMS: A Closer Look, Part 2: The MEMS Industry in Silicon Valley
and Its Impact on Sensor Technology", Janusz Bryzek, Sensors, July
1996
"Microsensors and Microsystems Will Increasingly Exert a Global
Impact", Industry Developments and Trends, Sensor Business Digest,
Sensors, October 1997 (available on the web at
http://www.sensorsmag.com/sbd97.htm)
"Microelectromechanical Systems: A DoD Dual Use Technology Industrial
Assessment", DARPA Report, December 1995 (also available on the web
at the DARPA/ETO site)
"Invasion of the Micromachines", Hank Hogan, New Scientist, June 1996.
These are just the tip of the iceberg. There is a wealth of
information available on the Web. Good luck!
Regards,
Judy
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Judith Reich
Consultant, Advanced Thermal Technologies
Arthur D. Little, Inc.