Design, Manufacturing, and Evaluation of Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS)
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 July 2026 | Viewed by 396
Special Issue Editor
Interests: MEMS; wearable sensors; design method and automation; intelligent manufacturing; AI; robotics; medical devices
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Dear Colleagues,
The field of Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) is at the forefront of technological innovation, intertwining design, manufacturing, and evaluation to create miniaturized devices with powerful functionality. As we advance further into the 21st century, the importance of MEMS technologies is expanding across various domains, including telecommunications, biomedical applications, automotive systems, and environmental monitoring. These systems, which integrate mechanical and electrical components at a microscopic scale, are revolutionizing how we interact with the world around us.
We are pleased to invite researchers, engineers, and industry experts to submit papers that explore the latest advancements in MEMS. Topics of interest include innovative design methodologies, manufacturing techniques, performance evaluation, and real-world applications. We encourage authors to submit contributions that highlight interdisciplinary approaches, addressing both theoretical and practical perspectives.
This Special Issue aims to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing, paving the way for new insights and breakthroughs in MEMS research. Participating authors will be featured among a community of researchers dedicated to pushing the limits of what MEMS can achieve. We encourage authors to submit their work to this exciting Special Issue to help shape the future of technology through the lens of MEMS design, manufacturing, and evaluation.
This Special Issue welcomes original research articles and reviews on topics including (but not limited to) the following:
- Sensor Development: MEMS sensors, such as accelerometers, gyroscopes, and pressure sensors, play a crucial role in various applications, including smartphones, automotive systems, and healthcare. Research in this area focuses on improving sensitivity, miniaturization, and energy efficiency.
- Actuator Design: MEMS actuators, which include micro-mirrors and electrostatic devices, are essential for applications in optics, telecommunications, and robotics. Innovations in actuator design can lead to more precise control and enhanced functionality.
- Manufacturing Techniques: Advances in fabrication methods, such as micro-molding, surface micromachining, and 3D printing, are vital for the cost-effective production of MEMS devices. Research is ongoing to develop scalable and efficient manufacturing processes.
- Integration with Electronics: Integrating MEMS with complementary metal–oxide–semiconductor (CMOS) technology enhances their performance and reduces system size. This area of research explores co-design methodologies to improve system-level functionalities.
These topics provide a glimpse of the vast potential within the MEMS field, driving innovation across diverse sectors.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Eng Hock Francis Tay
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- microfabrication
- sensors
- actuators
- integration
- biocompatibility
- environmental monitoring
- design and evaluation
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