BioMEMS

BioMEMS

Author
Gerald A. Urban
Publication Year
2006
Publisher
Springer
Language
English
Document Type
Book
Faculty / Subject Heading
Engineering

Here, a new discipline evolved which focuses on microsystems for living systems called "BIOMEMS". In this review at a glance the exciting field of bio-microsystems, from their beginnings to indicators of future successes are presented. It will also show that a broad penetration of micro and nano technologies into biology and medicine will be mandatory for future scientific and new product development progress in life science.


Keywords: Engineering / Biomedical Microdevices / Defibrillator / Diac / Implantat / Monitor / RAM / Sensor / Standard / Biotechnology / Body area network / Cells / Integrated circuit / Microelectromechanical system (MEMS) / Microfluidics / Static-induction transistor