MEMS technology

Scientists may have found the keystone use for graphene oxide

And it’s even better because of the microfluidics aspect of the story. Between the graphene capillaries and the wicking action of water between two narrowly separated plates, this is absolutely ripe for passive exploitation and low-power applications ...

Extreme Tech: 2017-04-12 - MEMS technology

Scaling by shrinking: empowering single-cell 'omics' with microfluidic devices

In this article, we review the current state-of-the-art methodologies with respect to microfluidics for mammalian single-cell 'omics' and discuss challenges and future opportunities.

Nature: 2017-04-10 - MEMS technology

New depths in neuroscience: advances may help meld man with machine

While neural probes continue to be an indispensable tool in today's research, recent advances in microfabrication techniques have resulted in the production of ultra-thin, flexible probes that could supercharge the field of neuroprosthetics. A handful of ...

idtechex.com: 2017-04-12 - MEMS technology

ASUS Announces ZenFone Live – Livestream-centric smartphone

It is also deigned to make sure livestreams sound good. With its dual microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) microphone it eliminates background noises. Also, it enhances voice pick up to make live stream videos sound clearer. Local celebrity and internet ...

pinoytechblog.com: 2017-04-07 - MEMS technology

How Testing MEMS, Sensors Is Different

When it comes to testing microelectromechanical system devices and sensors, sometimes you have to shake and bake. MEMS and sensors are physically different from standard ICs. They require a specific type of stimulus to get the required testing results.

semiengineering.com: 2017-04-11 - MEMS technology

MEMS business

The companies leading the charge for medical devices

"Our microfabrication approach opens new avenues for in vitro tissue engineering, toxicology and drug screening research," said Kit Parker, professor of bioengineering and applied physics at SEAS. Get your coat Many companies are continually looking at ...

medicalplasticsnews.com: 2017-04-05 - MEMS business

Nanotechnology

Synopsis: Speeding Up Battery Charging with Quantum Physics

The team considered a model for a nanoscale battery with quantized energy states. They found that the charging time can be reduced if multiple copies of this quantum battery interact with each other, but that, surprisingly, it’s not necessary that the ...

Physics: 2017-04-12 - Nanotechnology

Nanotechnology in Healthcare: Getting Smaller and Smarter

We are living at the dawn of the nanomedicine age. I believe that nanoparticles and nanodevices will soon operate as precise drug delivery systems, cancer treatment tools or tiny surgeons. Let me introduce you the brave, new world of nanotechnology in ...

internetmedicine.com: 2017-04-12 - Nanotechnology

Science News: Physicists develop ultrathin superconducting film

Experimental physicists have developed a thin nanomaterial with superconducting properties. Below about -200 °C these materials conduct electricity without loss, levitate magnets and can screen magnetic fields. The particularly interesting aspect of this

robinspost.com: 2017-04-08 - Nanotechnology

Nanowires record notifications from neurons

To overcome this hurdle, researchers invented a new wafer bonding approach to fuse the silicon nanowires to the nickel electrodes. Their approach involved silicidation, which is a reaction that binds two solids – silicon and another metal – together ...

The Engineer: 2017-04-12 - Nanotechnology

Graphene-based nanotechnology advance 'could aid nerve cell regeneration'

Scientists have developed a new nanotechnology innovation that uses the unique qualities of graphene to facilitate the regeneration of nerve cells. Iowa State University researchers have found a way of using inkjet printers to print multi-layer graphene ...

Zenopa: 2017-04-12 - Nanotechnology

Luminescent Carbon Dots for Tracking Cancer Cells

The in situ nanoscale chemical exchange further probed into the mechanistic understanding of the origin of carbon luminescence and indicated that it is primarily a surface phenomenon.” Some details about the technology from the study in Journal of the ...

Medgadget: 2017-04-12 - Nanotechnology

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Event Calendar

IEEE-NEMS 2017 2017-04-09 - 2017-04-12 UCLA, Los Angeles, CA The 12th Annual International Conference on Nano/Micro Engineered and Molecular Systems
MEMS & Sensors Technical Congress 2017 2017-05-10 - 2017-05-11 Stanford, CA Working Together to Solve Technical Challenges and Increase Value across the MEMS and Sensors Supply Chain
TechConnect World Innovation Conference & Expo 2017-05-14 - 2017-05-17 Washington, DC Accelerating the Commercialization of Global Innovation
ADAS Sensors 2017 2017-05-17 - 2017-05-18 Detroit, Michigan Annual Conference & Exhibition
2017FLEX Korea 2017-05-31 - 2017-06-01 Seoul, Korea A Practical Path to Flexible Hybrid Electronics
IMS 2017 2017-06-04 - 2017-06-09 Honolulu, Hawaii International Microwave Symposium
MEPTEC 2017 2017-06-06 San Jose, CA 15th Annual MEPTEC MEMS & Sensors Technology Symposium
ASE 2017 2017-06-14 - 2017-06-15 Detroit, Michigan Automotive Sensors and Electronics Expo
Transducers 2017 2017-06-18 - 2017-06-22 Kaohsiung, Taiwan The 19th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems
2017FLEX Monterey 2017-06-19 - 2017-06-22 Monterey, California Flexible Electronics - Accelerating to Manufacturing
Sensors Expo and Conference 2017 2017-06-27 - 2017-06-29 San Jose CA
MEMS Testing & Reliability 2017 2017-08-01 Santa Clara, CA Workshop and Exhibition
MEMS Manufacturing 2017 2017-08-02 - 2017-08-03 Santa Clara, CA Annual Conference and Exhibition
Napa Microsystems Workshop 2017 2017-08-21 - 2017-08-23 Napa, California The fourth workshop in the Transducers Research Foundation's Napa Institute Series
European MEMS Summit 2017-09-20 - 2017-09-22 Grenoble, France MEMS with all Senses
uTAS 2017 2017-10-22 - 2017-10-26 Savannah, Georgia The 21st International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences
IEEE Sensors 2017 2017-10-29 - 2017-11-01 Glasgow, Scotland, UK Sensor and sensor systems practitioners come together to interact and network with colleagues.
MEMS & Sensors Executive Congress 2017-11-01 - 2017-11-02 Napa Valley, California Exchange ideas, engage with competitors, network and relax with colleagues
MEMS 2018 2018-01-21 - 2018-01-25 Belfast, Northern Ireland The 31st IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems