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MEMS manufacturing: comparison of ultrasonic and spin coating for photoresist deposition applications

As MEMS device topologies become more complicated, new photoresist deposition technologies will be needed. We recently spoke with Bennett Bruntil , Director of Electronics and Advanced Energy at Sono-Tek Corporation , about his company's experience with ultrasonic coating techniques. In this comprehensive…

MEMS and sensors: the unsung heroes of technology

As the MEMS and sensors industry is facing commoditization pressures , many device makers are having trouble differentiating their products in the marketplace. How can companies better stand out from the competition by understanding how consumers rely on the sensors they produce? And, from there, how can they…

IHS: sensor hubs market is growing fast

The demand for sensor hubs , dedicated processing elements used for low-power sensor processing tasks, is booming. In fact due to "always on" sensor processing trends and the limitations of battery technology , the overall market for all types of sensor hubs exceeded one billion units in 2015, and is projected to…

Wireless health and wearables: huge opportunities for MEMS devices

by Mehran Mehregany, Ph.D. Professor, Case Western Reserve University According to a recent study by IDTechEx , there will be three billion wearable sensors by 2025, with about one third of these being new sensor types . It appears now that healthcare delivery could be the "killer application" for wearables. Along…

SiTime to be acquired by MegaChips for $200 million

SiTime Corporation , a fabless maker of MEMS based timing chips, announced this week that it has signed a definitive agreement under which it will be acquired by MegaChips Corporation for $200 million in cash . MegaChips is based in Japan , with its stock publicly trading on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, and claims to…

Bosch is top MEMS device maker in 2013

Bosch became the top manufacturer of MEMS sensors and actuators in 2013, pulling out of a virtual tie with STMicroelectronics the previous year, and making history in the process as the first company to reach $1 billion in market revenue, according to new analysis from IHS . As the undisputed leader of the global…

An overview of high-performance MEMS based inertial sensors

A coming wave of high-performance MEMS based inertial sensors will enable lots of new applications . We recently spoke with Dr. Andrei Shkel , a Professor at the University of California at Irvine, who has served as a Program Manager at DARPA's Microsystems Technology Office . Dr. Shkel is also the event chair and…

Automotive sector keeps magnetic sensors market ticking

Semiconductor magnetic sensors are on track to attain 7 percent revenue growth this year, due to widespread adoption in the automotive sector, according to a new report from IHS . Global market revenue for magnetic sensors will reach $1.73 billion at year-end, up from $1.62 billion in 2012. Next year will see…

MEMS energy harvesting startup MicroGen raises $2.6 million

MicroGen Systems announced this week that XTRION , a closely held holding company located in Tessenderloo, Belgium, completed the first investment round of the company. The reportedly oversubscribed raise was a total of $2.6 million , which includes non-dilutive funds equaling $800,000 from a separate licensing…

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MEMS based wireless sensors: how to power them?

Currently, the primary way to power MEMS based wireless sensors is a conventional battery . In addition, vibrational and thermal energy harvesters are starting to see limited use in some cases. Other approaches for power generation include micro fuel cells , as well as microscale combustors that burn hydrocarbons…

Magnetic sensors in automotive motors to enjoy brisk growth

Given their capability to improve car safety , convenience and fuel efficiency , semiconductor magnetic sensors used in automotive motors will enjoy fast market growth with revenue expanding by nearly 40 percent in 2012, according to IHS iSuppli . Revenue derived from the use of magnetic sensors in automotive…

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MEMS Investor Journal is pleased to bring you the second edition of our MEMS Testing and Reliability Professional Development Course. Biltmore Hotel & Suites Santa Clara, California Wednesday, October 19, 2011 The course was held for the first time in March 2011 to a sold-out audience and received great reviews .…

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MEMS Investor Journal and MEPTEC are pleased to bring you their 3rd Annual Conference on MEMS Testing and Reliability. Biltmore Hotel & Suites Santa Clara, California Thursday, October 20, 2011 To view the event agenda, please click here . Space is limited - register today ! About the Conference Program Talks and…

An overview of MEMS based timing devices

by John Williamson Contributing Editor, MEMS Investor Journal MEMS based oscillators are increasingly being used as an alternative to quartz in a growing number of electronic systems. According to our estimates, the global market for MEMS oscillators was $21.4 million in 2010 and is expected to reach $312 million…

mPhase Technologies developing MEMS based battery for military applications

mPhase Technologies announced this week that it is engaged in preliminary discussions with a major prime contractor of military applications to potentially adapt its MEMS based battery technology and reserve battery "know-how" to serve as a G-force activated energy source and provide power in new weapons systems.…

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Caliper, Covaris partner on microfluidics enabled DNA sequencing

Caliper Life Sciences and Covaris , announced this week a co-marketing agreement which will leverage Covaris' acoustic DNA shearing platforms and Caliper's automation and microfluidics technologies to develop automated workflows for next generation DNA sequencing . Caliper has developed a suite of solutions for…

MEMS device maker Kionix names new marketing executive

Kionix, one of the world's top three suppliers of MEMS accelerometers, announced this week that Michael Maia has been named Vice President Americas Sales and Marketing. Maia will be located in the company's Silicon Valley office and will report to Kenneth Salky , Kionix Executive Vice President for Sales and…

ISSYS launches MEMS based density meter

Integrated Sensing Systems, Inc. (ISSYS) announced this week that it is launching a new MEMS based density meter , geared towards the flammable fluids market. According to Doug Sparks , Executive VP of ISSYS and the Director of the Microfluidic Product Line, "This new meter will help our customers save money as…

Overview of battery technologies for MEMS applications

With the proliferation of MEMS technologies and wireless sensor networks, power generation for micro devices is becoming an important topic. To address the state of battery technologies in general, and micro batteries in particular, we spoke with an expert on batteries, Dr. Tom Reddy . In this interview, Dr. Reddy…