Innovation promises expanded roles for microsensors
February 7, 2012
Researchers have learned how to improve the performance of sensors that use tiny vibrating microcantilevers to detect chemical and biological agents for applications from national security to food processing.
Read Full StoryNew microtweezers may build tiny 'MEMS' structures
January 17, 2012
Researchers have created new "microtweezers" capable of manipulating objects to build tiny structures, print coatings to make advanced sensors, and grab and position live stem cell spheres for research.
Read Full StoryNew '3-D' transistors promising future chips, lighter laptops
December 6, 2011
Researchers from Purdue and Harvard universities have created a new type of transistor made from a material that could replace silicon and have a 3-D structure instead of conventional flat computer chips.
Read Full StoryHydrogels used to make precise new sensor
February 8, 2011
Researchers are developing a new type of biological and chemical sensor that has few moving parts, is low-cost and yet highly sensitive, sturdy and long-lasting.
Read Full StoryTiny 'MEMS' devices to filter, amplify electronic signals
August 10, 2009
Researchers are developing a new class of tiny mechanical devices containing vibrating, hair-thin structures that could be used to filter electronic signals in cell phones and for other more exotic applications.
Read Full StoryPurdue leads center to simulate behavior of micro-electromechanical systems
March 7, 2008
The National Nuclear Security Administration has awarded a $17 million cooperative agreement for a research center at Purdue University's Discovery Park to develop advanced simulations for commercial and defense applications, Purdue officials announc
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