Tiny Inventions Impact our Lives in Big Ways

Among the latest scientific inventions of great importance to us in our daily lives are devices known as MEMS.  Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) are the technology of the very small. In Japan MEMS are also called micromachines. Smaller still, are the nano-scale nanoelectromechanical systems (NEMS) and nanotechnology.

MEMS are made up of components between 1 to 100 micrometers in size (i.e. 0.001 to 0.1 mm) and MEMS devices generally range in size from 20 micrometers (20 millionths of a meter) to a millimeter.  MEMS became practical once they could be fabricated using modified semiconductor fabrication technologies, normally used to make electronics.

One type of invention impacting our lives is the accelerometer. An accelerometer measures the acceleration and gravity it experiences. Modern accelerometers are often small micro electro-mechanical systems (MEMS), and are indeed the simplest MEMS devices possible, consisting of little more than a cantilever beam with a proof mass. Under the influence of gravity or acceleration the proof mass deflects from its neutral position. This deflection is measured in an analog or digital manner. This method is simple and reliable; it also does not require additional process steps making it inexpensive.

Micromechanical accelerometers are available in a wide variety of measuring ranges, reaching up to thousands of g’s. These amazing little devices are what allow us to take for granted the most commonplace things in our lives, while benefiting from them immensely.

 For instance, these latest of scientific devices tell our air bags when to deploy.  Do you feel that we benefit from our airbag technology?   They are becoming endemic in gaming devices and even iPhones and other smart phones are using them for interfacing purposes.  They are being incorporated into laptop computers to sense screen orientation, and to park hard drive heads in case a drop is detected.  They are also used for images stabilization in digital cameras and a host of other applications. They are everywhere you look these days.

Another area where MEMS are popping up is in pressure sensors. MEMS technology combines microelectronics with tiny mechanical systems such as valves, gears, and other mechanical components all on one semiconductor chip using nanotechnology to measure pressure. Pressure sensors can be used for directly sensing pressure for such uses as measuring weather data, aircraft performance parameters, automobiles processes, medical devices, and other machine applications . 

These latest scientific inventions can be used for sensing altitude for use in aircraft, rockets, satellites, weather balloons etc. And finally, they can be use for flow sensing. MEMS technology is responsible for everything from automatic blood pressure monitoring devices to monitoring tire pressure of your car.

I’ve barely touched upon the latest scientific inventions in the MEMS field, just think of the military and battlefield uses for such a technology, research is underway for such things as smart clothing and smart armor.

We are using these technologies in the exploration of the ocean depths by implanting them into whales and fish, and monitoring them with radio technology.  All fields of science will continue to benefit from the amazing new inventions being spawned by these amazing and cool new technologies.

Global Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS) Market Analysis and Forecasts to 2015—-Aarkstore Enterprise Market Research Aggregation

Aarkstore announce a new report  “Global Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS) Market Analysis and Forecasts to 2015″ through its vast collection of market research report.

Summary

The leading business intelligence provider, has released its latest research, “Global Micro Electro Mechanical Systems(MEMS) Market Analysis and Forecasts to 2015” that provides key data, information and analysis on the global MEMS market. The report provides key market data and forecasts, market trends and competitive landscape analysis for MEMS products including accelerometers, gyroscopes, inkjet heads, pressure sensors, silicon microphones, RF MEMS and many others. It provides comprehensive information on key trends affecting the market with superior analytics. The research discusses the market dynamics in detail by providing the revenue breakdown on the basis of geography — Asia-Pacific, Europe, North America and Rest of the World. It also provides revenue breakdown on the basis of end-users including consumer electronics, automotive and aeronautics, medical and life sciences, industrial and other segments. The report consists of technology analysis, investment trends and the regulatory framework of the MEMS market.

This report is built using data and information sourced from proprietary databases, primary and secondary research and in-house analysis by Global Markets Direct’s team of industry experts.
The global MEMS market revenue is expected to increase at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 25.5% over the forecast period 2009–2015.This huge growth is expected due to the take off of MEMS products demand in the consumer electronics, medical and energy industry applications. STMicroelectronics is the leading player in the MEMS accelerometers market, accounting for a 20% revenue share in 2008.

The small form factor, low cost and reliable functioning is driving the MEMS market. Key challenges to the market include the choice of final packaging, pricing pressure, understanding and meeting the end-user requirements and product differentiation. Global MEMS industry lacks standards and standardized technology and manufacturing processes.

Scope

The report analyses market opportunities and challenges for MEMS manufacturers in the global arena. Its scope includes:
- Key geographies such as the US, Canada, the UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Japan, China, India, Australia, and Brazil.
- Annualised market revenues of the global MEMS market from 2005 to 2008, forecast forward for seven years to 2015.
- Region wise (Asia-Pacific, Europe, North America and Rest of the World) annualised market revenues for the MEMS market in 2008, forecast forwards for seven years to 2015.
- Product wise (inkjet heads, accelerometers, gyroscopes, pressure sensors, silicon microphones, RF Mems and others) annualised market revenues for the MEMS market from 2005 to 2008, forecast forwards for seven years to 2015.
- End-user wise (consumer electronics, automotive & aeronautics, medical & life sciences, industrial and other segments) annualised market revenues for the MEMS market in 2008, forecast forwards for seven years to 2015.
- Production analysis of MEMS on the basis of regions for 2008.
- Qualitative analysis of market drivers, restraints and challenges for the MEMS market.
- Competitive landscape for inkjet heads, accelerometers and gyroscope markets including market shares of major players. Key players covered include STMicroelectronics, Bosch, Analog Devices Inc., Kionix, Hewlett Packard, Canon, Panasonic Corporation, DENSO, Honeywell and others.
- Key topics covered include the Technology Analysis, Investment Trends and Regulatory Framework.

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MicroElectroMechanical Systems

Welcome to MicroElectroMechanical Systems.  Micro-electromechanical Systems are made up of components between 1 to 100 micrometres in size. They usually consist of a central unit that processes data, the microprocessor and several components that interact with the outside – such as microsensors. At these size scales, the standard constructs of classical physics do not always hold true. MEMS devices include pressure sensors, accelerometers, gyroscopes, microphones, and digital mirror displays.

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The global market for microelectromechanical systems is into the mult-billions of dollars, with some estimates close to 100 billion dollars. Some of the most popular MEMS product applications includes automobile airbag systems, display and monitoring systems, as well as inkjet cartridges.

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Emerging MEMS Technologies & Markets – 2010 Report

Emerging MEMS Technologies & Markets – 2010 Report

MEMS markets have been and will always be driven by innovation. It means that, every year, new MEMS developments are coming out. Not all of them find commercial success, but the constant stream shows there are plenty of applications where MEMS devices could be used. For a long time, the MEMS market has been composed of “mature” MEMS devices: IJ heads, pressure sensors, accelerometers and DMD. Then came microfluidics, gyroscopes, micro phones, RF MEMS (the latter still struggling to shift to large volume). In addition to these devices, there are a lot of new MEMS that have crossed the gap from R&D to commercialization, or are close to doing so. This report presents these new “Emerging MEMS” devices that could be the next killer application of tomorrow. This report presents a market and technical overview for MEMS-based Auto Focus, Electronic Compass, Energy Harvesting, Micro-bolometers, Micro displays, Micro fuel cells, Micro speakers, Micro structures, Microtips, Oscillators and RFID. ( http://www.bharatbook.com/detail.asp?id=134459&rt=Emerging-MEMS-Technologies-Markets-2010-Report.html )

INNOVATIVE DEVELOPMENTS, PROMISING MARKETS
Estimated to be $550M in 2009 a few % of the total MEMS business, Emerging MEMS markets have the potential to add $2.2B to the overall MEMS market by 2015. An interesting fact is that most of the new MEMS developments are under the roof of startups. The situation is quite similar to what happened in the 1998-1999 period, when many new MEMS developments were on the edge of crossing the chasm – today these are mature MEMS products with large volume markets. We have identified more than 30 startups involved in new developments. These new companies will contribute a major part of the Emerging MEMS market devices by 2015 (10% of the then total MEMS market)!

Among the MEMS devices analyzed in this report, microbolometers, digital compasses & oscillators will represent the most promising markets. Out of these 3, only microbolometers are mature technologies (while still subject to innovations to lower cost and increase integration). MEMS oscillators are now ready to take a significant share of the timing market. Digital compass is a soaring market in 2010 that started in earnest in 2007 thanks to the first monolithic 3-axis devices.

• Micro displays are a more risky technology as the technology is not mature yet. But CAGR
will be very high.
• Micro fuel cells have large market expectation as MEMS based microfuel cell market is expected to take about 25% of the global microfuel cell market.
• Other emerging MEMS will still represent a major market value in 2015. They are micro tips and micro probes. Auto focus is today shifting from AF lens to an integrated OIS solution for camera modules with gyroscopes. This could boost the gyroscope market as soon as 2010.
• Finally, considered as Emerging MEMS technologies and covered in our report, other applications are really at the start of the learning curve or will stay niche applications. They are micro structures for watches, RFID, Energy harvesting and Micro speakers (with the latter showing promise for a volume market by 2015)

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