Micro Electromechanical Systems News & Information

MEMS, the nanotechnology which is currently taking the world by storm, has been the focus of Ritsumeikan University for a while. They have developed a SNA-MEMS, using RFID systems, which doesn't require batteries or wires and is packed out with a wide variety of tools.

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MEMSIC Launches New Tri-Axis Magnetic Sensor, the Latest in a Series of Sensors Aimed at the Mobile Handset, Consumer ... (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)

ANDOVER, Mass.----MEMSIC, Inc. , a leading MEMS solution provider, combining proprietary MEMS technology with advanced mixed signal processing and system solutions, today announced the release of its new Tri-Axis Magnetic Sensor, the MMC3120XM, which will enable the integration of digital compass functionality into a broad range of industrial, consumer, and mobile handset applications.

Coventor and Cadence Collaborate to Develop a MEMS + IC Design Suite (redOrbit)

Coventor MEMS+(TM) brings new advances in productivity for MEMS + IC designs with advanced new product development capabilities. CARY, N.C., June 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Coventor, Inc., the leading developer of MEMS design-automation software, announces the next generation MEMS + IC design software: MEMS+.

Expansions, Relocations & Extensions (June 21-27): Three Major Deals Near DC, Plus One Slam Dunk in New York (CoStar Group)

In this week's issue: The NBA scores a major renewal in New York Arlington County saves millions by relocating its DHS programs Deloitte and CEB agree to a 171,000-square-foot sublease The FDA renews in Rockville, MD Trek Bicycle reaches the finish...

Freescale Ships One Billionth Sensor, Nears 30 Years of Sensor Innovation (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)

DENVER----Freescale Semiconductor's sensor technology innovation has helped global customers differentiate their automotive, consumer, industrial and medical products throughout the past three decades.

Biomimetic-engineering design can replace spaghetti tangle of nanotubes in thermal material (PhysOrg)

Nanoelectromechanical systems (NEMS) devices have the potential to revolutionize the world of sensors: motion, chemical, temperature, etc. But taking electromechanical devices from the micro scale down to the nano requires finding a means to dissipate the heat output of this tiny gadgetry.

Wireless-networked, WMD-sniffing bugs. Yeah, it's a Pentagon project ... (Wired News)

The Pentagon is looking for better ways to prevent chemical weapon attacks. So military researchers are implanting insect larvae with WMD-detectors — turning them into cyborg-critters that specialize in tracking down mustard gas. Naturally.

Research and Markets: Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) Market in Mobile Phones 2008-2012 (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)

DUBLIN----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems Market in Mobile Phones 2008-2012" report to their offering.

Ultra Signs Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Engine Licensing Agreement With RCV Engines Ltd (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)

GLOUCESTER----Ultra Electronics is pleased to announce that its Precision Air Systems business has signed an agreement encompassing a worldwide marketing, development and manufacturing licence with RCV Engines Limited for a 4-stroke, lightweight, dual fuel Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Engine.

Research and Markets: Argentina Patient Monitoring Investment Opportunities, Analysis and Forecasts to 2015 (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)

DUBLIN----Research and Markets has announced the addition of Global Markets Direct's new report "Argentina Patient Monitoring Investment Opportunities, Analysis and Forecasts to 2015" to their offering.