MEMS technology

How Sensor Performance Enables Condition-Based Monitoring Solutions

Next-generation sensors based on MEMS technology, combined with advanced algorithms for diagnostic and prognostic applications, expand opportunities to measure a variety of machines and improve the ability to effectively monitor equipment, improve uptime ...

Embedded Computing Design: 2019-08-14 - MEMS technology

Researchers develop ice detection sensors

Developed jointly by a university team that designs microelectronic systems and microwave sensors and another team that studies ice repellant-materials and extreme liquid repellency, the device detects the exact moment water hits the wing of an airplane ...

Engineering360 News: 2019-08-12 - MEMS technology

Antimagnetic or Bust? An In-Depth Look at the Progression of Silicon in Watchmaking

The usage of silicon as a micro-mechanical component started in the 1970s with the development of Micro-Electro-Mechanicals Systems (MEMS) for computer systems. Today, MEMS manufacturing can be found in all sorts of industries ranging from inkjet printers ...

WatchTime: 2019-08-10 - MEMS technology

MEMS Oscillators for Greater Time Accuracy

Time synchronisation plays an indispensable role in the world of modern electronic devices. It ensures optimal performance through the consistent timing and sequencing of individual events. Previously, quartz crystal oscillators were the main method of ...

Electropages: 2019-08-12 - MEMS technology

Nanotechnology

New nanotechnology platform could aid stem cell transplantation research

(Nanowerk News) Nanotechnology developed at Rutgers University-New Brunswick could boost research on stem cell transplantation, which may help people with Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, other neurodegenerative diseases and central nervous system ...

Nanowerk: 2019-08-14 - Nanotechnology

Directed self-assembly of a helical nanofilament liquid crystal phase for use as structural color reflectors

The fabrication of molecular structures with a desired morphology, e.g., nanotubes, nanoribbons, nanosprings, and sponges, is essential for the advancement of nanotechnology. Unfortunately, realization of this objective is expensive and complicated.

Nature: 2019-08-15 - Nanotechnology

Scientists can now control thermal profiles at the nanoscale

At human scale, controlling temperature is a straightforward concept. Turtles sun themselves to keep warm. To cool a pie fresh from the oven, place it on a room-temperature countertop. At the ...

Phys.org: 2019-08-10 - Nanotechnology

Stronger graphene oxide 'paper' made with weaker units

(Nanowerk News) Want to make a super strong material from nanoscale building blocks? Start with the highest quality building blocks, right? Wrong -- at least when working with "flakes" of graphene oxide (GO). A new study from Northwestern University ...

Nanowerk: 2019-08-15 - Nanotechnology

Tiny "glass bottles" deliver drugs on demand when heated

Researchers from Georgia Tech have now developed a new way to deliver drugs only to where they need to be, using what they describe as nanoscale "glass" bottles. The design of the new drug ...

New Atlas: 2019-08-15 - Nanotechnology

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Event Calendar

MEMS & Imaging Sensors Summit 2019-09-25 - 2019-09-27 Grenoble, France The Premier Global Gathering for MEMS, Imaging & Sensors Stakeholders
Defense TechConnect Fall Conference & Expo 2019-10-08 - 2019-10-10 National Harbor, Maryland Converging the innovation ecosystem - military leadership, industry scouts, non-traditionals, startups, and investors
IEEE MEMS 2020 2020-01-18 - 2020-01-22 Vancouver, Canada The 33rd International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems
Hilton Head Workshop 2020 2020-05-31 - 2020-06-04 Hilton Head Island, South Carolina A Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems Workshop