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Simulation Tools for Optimizing the Electrode Geometry of an In-Plane Unimorph Piezoelectric Microactuator
05 Oct 2023 | | Contributor(s):: Parker Megginson, Wesley Lowman, Jason Clark, Ryan Clarson
This resource is intended to help piezoelectric unimorph designers in determining the ideal electrode width ratio for a given layer thickness. The reasoning behind the simulations and results are shown in a publication titled "Optimizing the Electrode Geometry of an In-Plane Unimorph...
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Fabricating a MEMS Pressure Sensor – You Can Do This!
03 Aug 2022 | | Contributor(s):: Matthias Pleil, NACK Network
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Undergraduate Research Experience in Micro Nano Technology
03 Aug 2022 | | Contributor(s):: Matthias Pleil, The Micro Nano Technology - Education Center
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Shape-Changing Micromachines
05 Aug 2021 | | Contributor(s):: Daniel Lopez, NACK Network
This presentation will introduce the fundamentals and limitations of current micro-machines and discuss the prospect of creating shape morphing structures by using origami and Kirigami techniques combined with nanoscale materials.
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E3S Theme II: Nanomechanics eBook
22 Feb 2020 | | Contributor(s):: Center for Energy Efficient Electronics Science (editor), Tsu-Jae King Liu, Farnaz Niroui, Edgar Acosta, Sergio Fabian Almeida, Vladimir Bulovic, Sara Fathipour, Jinchi Han, Jeffrey H. Lang, Mariana Martinez, Jose Mireles, Rawan Naous, Benjamin Osoba, Jatin Patil, Bivas Saha, Mayuran Saravanapavanantham, Urmita Sikder, Vladimir Stojanovic, Timothy Swager, Aldo Vidana, Junqiao Wu, Alice Ye, David Zubia
This eBook was written by faculty, postdoctoral researchers, students, and staff of the Center for Energy Efficient Electronics Science (E3S). The Center is a consortium of five world-class academic institutions: University of California at Berkeley, Massachusetts Institute of Technology,...
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Clinical Laboratory Techniques and Microtechnology - Instructor Guides
29 May 2018 | | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME), MJ Willis
This learning module is an overview of how microtechnology is used for standard clinical laboratory tests. It covers the advantages and challenges of taking clinical tests out of the laboratory to the point of care (POC). ...
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Clinical Laboratory Techniques and Microtechnology
29 May 2018 | | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME), MJ Willis
This learning module is an overview of how microtechnology is used for standard clinical laboratory tests. It covers the advantages and challenges of taking clinical tests out of the laboratory to the point of care (POC). ...
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DNA Microarray Learning Module
29 May 2018 | | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME), MJ Willis
This learning module provides an overview of DNA microarrays - types of arrays, applications, interpretation, design, and fabrication. Activities provide the opportunity for students to gain a better understanding of these concepts as well as to discuss the ethical questions surrounding...
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DNA Microarray Learning Module - Instructor Guides
29 May 2018 | | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME), MJ Willis
This learning module provides an overview of DNA microarrays - types of arrays, aplications, interpretation, design, and fabrication. Activities provide the opportunity for students to gain a better understanding of these concepts as well as to discuss the ethical questions surrounding...
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Therapeutics BioMEMS Overview Learning Module - Instructor Guides
22 Jan 2018 | | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)
In the medical field, therapeutics is the process of caring for the patient in a comprehensive manner. Therapeutics includes preventing disease as well as managing disease or disease specific problems. This learning module is an overview of BioMEMS that are currently being used or...
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Therapeutics BioMEMS Overview Learning Module
22 Jan 2018 | | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)
In the medical field, therapeutics is the process of caring for the patient in a comprehensive manner. Therapeutics includes preventing disease as well as managing disease or disease specific problems. This learning module is an overview of BioMEMS that are currently being used or...
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The Microtechnology of Pacemakers Learning Module
22 Jan 2018 | | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)
This module is an overview of how the heart works and how the technology of cardiac pacemakers has advanced from being an external, motor driven device to being an internal (in vivo) device that goes unnoticed by the user. The why, where, who, and how of pacemakers is discussed. An...
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Diagnostic BioMEMS Overview Learning Module - Instructor Guides
30 Aug 2017 | | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)
Diagnostic bioMEMS (biomedical MicroElectroMechanical Systems) have been increasing in number every year. This learning module provides an introduction to some of the diagnostic tools currently in us and possibilities for future bioMEMS. A research activity provides the opportunity...
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Diagnostic BioMEMS Overview Learning Module
30 Aug 2017 | | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)
Diagnostic bioMEMS (biomedical MicroElectroMechanical Systems) have been increasing in number every year. This learning module provides an introduction to some of the diagnostic tools currently in us and possibilities for future bioMEMS. A research activity provides the opportunity...
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MEMS for Environmental and Bioterrorism Applications Learning Module - Instructor Guides
28 Aug 2017 | | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)
This learning module provides an overview of how MEMS (MicroElectroMechanical Systems) are being used for bioterrorism and environmental sensing. An activity allows for more in-depth exploration into an application of personal interest.
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MEMS for Environmental and Bioterrorism Applications Learning Module
28 Aug 2017 | | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)
This learning module provides an overview of how MEMS (MicroElectroMechanical Systems) are being used for bioterrorism and environmental sensing. An activity allows for more in-depth exploration into an application of personal interest.
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Overview of DNA Learning Module - Instructor Guides
28 Aug 2017 | | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)
This learning module provides an overview of the DNA molecule, its role as genetic material, its molecular components and structure, and DNA replication. This information is necessary to understand the role of DNA in bioMEMS (bio MicroElectroMechanical Systems). Activities provide the...
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Overview of DNA Learning Module
28 Aug 2017 | | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)
This learning module provides an overview of the DNA molecule, its role as genetic material, its molecular components and structure, and DNA replication. This information is necessary to understand the role of DNA in bioMEMS (bio MicroElectroMechanical Systems). Activities provide the...
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DNA to Protein Overview Learning Module
28 Aug 2017 | | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)
This learning module provides information needed to understand how the digitally encoded information in DNA is translated into a functional protein that can be used for biomedical applications. Activities delve deeper into protein structure and function as well as gene transcription.
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DNA to Protein Overview Learning Module - Instructor Guides
28 Aug 2017 | | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)
This learning module provides information needed to understand how the digitally encoded information in DNA is translated into a functional protein that can be used for biomedical applications. Activities delve deeper into protein structure and function as well as gene transcription.