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By miniature, we mean dimensions less than the thickness of human hair !!!!
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A simple analogy..
The atoms in an object can be compared to the blocks in a building game.
In a building game, the blocks can be arranged to create different looking structures. Similarly, atoms can be arranged differently to produce a multitude of devices. This forms the basis of nanotechnology.
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Medical 11%
Automotive 17%
Communictions 21%
Computer 26%
http://www.memsindustrygroup.org/industy_statistics.asp
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MEMS Sensors
MEMS sensors in the biomedical field maybe used as: Critical sensors, used during operations. Long term sensors for prosthetic devices. Sensor arrays for rapid monitoring and diagnosis at home.
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http://www.mobileinstrument.com
http://www.surgical-optics.com/new_autoclavable_rigid_endoscope.htm
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Requires no sedation Can show a view of the entire small intestine Can aid in early detection of colon cancer
http://www.see.ed.ac.uk/~tbt/norchip2002.pdf
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Micro-surgical tools
Present day surgeons operate within a domain restricted by the mobility and control of the surgical tools at hand. MEMS surgical tools provide the flexibility and accuracy to perform precision surgery.
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http://www.ee.ucla.edu/~jjudy/publications/conference/msc_2000_judy.pdf
These tools make use of piezoelectric materials attached to the cutter. Consist of microchannels to flush out the fluid and debris while cutting. Can be used to cut tough tissues, like the hardened lenses of patients with cataract
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Skin Resurfacing
Skin resurfacing is a form of cosmetic surgery that is often
used to aesthetically enhance the appearance of wrinkles, skin lesions, pigmentation irregularities, moles, roughness, and scars.
Conventional resurfacing techniques involve the use of : Dermabraders devices or tools used in plastic surgery. Chemical peels chemicals such as glycolic acid.
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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=12787986&dopt=Abstract
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www.e-spaces.com/portfolio/ trans/blood/
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MEMS microneedles
MEMS enables hundreds of hollow microneedles to be fabricated on a single patch of area, say a square centimeter. This patch is applied to the skin and drug is delivered to the body using micropumps. These micropumps can be electronically controlled to allow specific amounts of the drug and also deliver them at specific intervals. Microneedles are too small to reach and stimulate the nerve endings, and hence cause no pain to the body.
gtresearchnews.gatech.edu/ newsrelease/NEEDLES.htm
http://www.pharmtech.com/pharmtech/data/articlestandard/pharmtech/022004/80733/article.pdf
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Smart Pill
A MEMS device that can be implanted in the human body. Consists of biosensors Battery Control circuitry Drug reservoirs The biosensors sense the substance to be measured, say insulin. Once this quantity falls below a certain amount required by the body, the pill releases the drug.
http://mmadou.eng.uci.edu/
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Acknowledgements
This effort is based upon work partially supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0239262 and The Florida HiTech Corridor Workforce Training grant Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation or the Florida HiTech Corridor Workforce Training Grant.
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