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The term Nanoelectromechanical systems or NEMS is used to describe devices integrating electrical and mechanical functionality on the nanoscale. NEMS typically integrate transistor-like nanoelectronics with mechanical actuators, pumps, or motors, and may thereby form physical, biological, and chemical sensors.

Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) (also written as micro-electro-mechanical, MicroElectroMechanical or microelectronic and microelectromechanical systems) is the technology of very small mechanical devices driven by electricity; it merges at the nano-scale into nanoelectromechanical systems (NEMS) and nanotechnology.

MEMS are separate and distinct from the hypothetical vision of molecular nanotechnology or molecular electronics. MEMS are made up of components between 1 to 100 micrometres in size (i.e. 0.001 to 0.1 mm) and MEMS devices generally range in size from 20 micrometres (20 millionths of a metre) to a millimetre. They usually consist of a central unit that processes data, the microprocessor and several components that interact with the outside such as microsensors

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  1. Biomolecular Applications of BioMEMS

    Teaching Materials | 18 Aug 2017 | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)

    This learning module is an overview of biomolecules, what are they?, types of biomolecules, and how microtechnology is using biomolecules or exploiting their functions for micro and nano applications.  Activities provide the opportunity to better understand the functions of biomolecules,...

  2. Learning Microsystems Through Problem Solving Activity

    Teaching Materials | 14 Aug 2017 | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)

    This activity provides the opportunity for you to demonstrate your knowledge of microsystems or MEMS (MicroElectroMechanical Systems), MEMS components, applications and operations.  This activity works best if you work in small groups or with at least one other person to design and construct...

  3. Learning Microsystems Through Problem Solving Activity - Instructor Guide

    Teaching Materials | 14 Aug 2017 | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)

    This activity provides the opportunity for participants to demonstrate their knowledge of microsystems or MEMS (MicroElectroMechanical Systems), MEMS components, applications and operations.  Participants work in small groups to design and construct a model of a MEMS device. This activity is...

  4. BioMEMS Overview Learning Module

    Teaching Materials | 14 Aug 2017 | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)

    This learning module explains what "BioMEMS" are and how they are used today in different fields.  An activity provides the opportunity to reinforce the importance of BioMEMS, study where they are used, and explore the endless possibilities of future BioMEMS devices.

  5. BioMEMS Overview Learning Module - Instructor Guides

    Teaching Materials | 14 Aug 2017 | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)

    This learning module explains what "BioMEMS" are and how they are used today in different fields.  An activity provides the opportunity to reinforce the importance of BioMEMS, study where they are used, and explore the endless possibilities of future BioMEMS devices.

  6. Statistical Process Control (SPC) Learning Module - Instructor Guides

    Teaching Materials | 21 Jul 2017 | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)

    Statistical Process Control (SPC) is a set of tools used for continuous improvement and the assurance of quality in an active manufacturing process.  This learning module introduces some of the SPC tools used by technicians and engineers, including one of the most common tools - control charts.

  7. Micropump Overview Learning Module

    Teaching Materials | 21 Jul 2017 | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)

    This learning module introduces the MEMS micropump, how it works and where it is used in microtechnology.  Activities allow for further discovery into the operation of micropumps.

  8. Micropumps Overview Learning Module - Instructor Guides

    Teaching Materials | 21 Jul 2017 | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)

    This learning module introduces the MEMS micropump, how it works and where it is used in microtechnology.  Activities allow for further discovery into the operation of micropumps.

  9. Statistical Process Control (SPC) Learning Module

    Teaching Materials | 20 Jul 2017 | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)

    Statistical Process Control (SPC) is a set of tools used for continuous improvement and the assurance of quality in an active manufacturing process.  This learning module introduces some of the SPC tools used by technicians and engineers, including one of the most common tools - control...

  10. A Systematic Approach to Problem Solving Learning Module

    Teaching Materials | 20 Jul 2017 | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)

    This learning module introduces a systematic approach to solving problems by using a six-step process.  This approach is used throughout industry to solve simple to complex problems.  Activities provide the opportunities to apply this six-step process in a real life situation as well as...

  11. A Systematic Approach to Problem Solving Learning Module - Instructor Guides

    Teaching Materials | 20 Jul 2017 | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)

    This learning module introduces a systematic approach to solving problems by using a six-step process.  This approach is used throughout industry to solve simple to complex problems.  Activities provide the opportunities to apply this six-step process in a real life situation as well as...

  12. Learning Module: MEMS Micromachining Overview

    Teaching Materials | 22 Jun 2017 | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)

    This learning module provides an overview of three micromachining processes (bulk, surface, LIGA) used for the fabrication of microsystems or MEMS (MicroElectroMechanical Systems).  Activities are provided that contribution to a better understanding of these processes and that encourage...

  13. Learning Module: MEMS Micromachining Overview - Instructor Guides

    Teaching Materials | 22 Jun 2017 | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)

    This learning module provides an overview of three micromachining processes (bulk, surface, LIGA) used for the fabrication of microsystems or MEMS (MicroElectroMechanical Systems).  Activities are provided that contribution to a better understanding of these processes and that encourage...

  14. Learning Module: Units of Weights and Measures

    Teaching Materials | 06 Jun 2017 | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)

    This learning module provides information on the evolution of the current systems of weights and measures, and an overview of the International Standards of Units and metric system.  Activities provide the opportunity to research the current state of weights and measures around the world and...

  15. Learning Module: Units of Weights and Measures - Instructor Guides

    Teaching Materials | 06 Jun 2017 | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)

    This learning module provides information on the evolution of the current systems of weights and measures, and an overview of the International Standards of Units and metric system.  Activities provide the opportunity to research the current state of weights and measures around the world and...

  16. Learning Module: Comparison of Scale - Macro, Micro, Nano

    Teaching Materials | 06 Jun 2017 | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)

    In order to grasp many of the concepts associated with micro and nano-size devices, one needs to understand scale and the size of objects associated with different scales.  This learning module introduces various concepts associated with scale, and a comparison of the macro, micro, and...

  17. Learning Module: Comparison of Scale: Macro, Micro, Nano - Instructor Guides

    Teaching Materials | 06 Jun 2017 | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)

    In order to grasp many of the concepts associated with micro and nano-size devices, one needs to understand scale and the size of objects associated with different scales.  This learning module introduces various concepts associated with scale, and a comparison of the macro, micro, and...

  18. Learning Module: Introduction to Transducers - Instructor Guides

    Teaching Materials | 17 May 2017 | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)

    This learning module is one of three SCME modules that discuss the types of components found in microelectromechanical systems (MEMS).  This module covers "transducers" - what they are, how they work, and how they are used in both macro and micro-sized systems.  An activity...

  19. Learning Module: Introduction to Transducers

    Teaching Materials | 17 May 2017 | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)

    This learning module is one of three SCME modules that discuss the types of components found in microelectromechanical systems (MEMS).  This module covers "transducers" - what they are, how they work, and how they are used in both macro and micro-sized systems.  An activity...

  20. Learning Module: Introduction to Sensors

    Teaching Materials | 17 May 2017 | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)

    This learning module is one of three SCME modules that discuss the types of components found in microelectromechanical systems (MEMS).  This module covers "sensors" - what they are, how they work, and how they are used in both macro and micro-sized systems.  An activity...