: WINTER 2017 CONTENTS MICRO PRECISION ENGINEERING FOR MEMS AND NANOTECHNOLOGIES CONTENTS
SUB-NANOSECOND MEASUREMENTS USED FOR INDOOR MAGNETIC FIELD
MICRO MACHINING High-performance polyurethane is being engineered to produce more durable and consistent wire-cutting rollers for silicon wafers
NANO TECHNOLOGY Micro fluidic connector used to satisfy harsh water tight demands for ultra-precision
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telescopic positioning application
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MNS 2017 Micro Nano MEMS 2017, the UK’s leading event for small and ultra- precision technology, returned to the NEC for its ninth year. Here’s some of the highlights
12 NEWS WINTER ISSUE
Sub-nanosecond measurements used for indoor magnetic field Spectrum Instrumentation’s digitiser
helps break record for world’s highest ever, indoor magnetic fields.
4. High precision micro-components fabricated by additive manufacturing
5. Ultra-thin MEMS accelerometers offer advanced motion detection
6.Managing semiconductor tool obsolescence
7. Antimicrobial coated dishwasher safe Keyboards
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Micro machining... 8. Cast urethane produces wire guide rollers
Nanotechnology... 11. Welcome to the 3rd dimension
Micro Nano MEMS 2017... 12. Highlights of the industry’s leading event
Editor’s Choice... 14. Scientists create magnetic system transforming heat into motion
Measurement & Instrumentation...
16. Sub-nanosecond measurements used for highest ever, indoor magnetic field
MEMS...
18. Easing the pressure: flow sensors for CPAP devices
Welcome to the 3rd dimension...
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE A “Stiction” situation...
Cast urethane produces wire guide rollers with improved precision and durability...
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