Integration of MEMS, 3D Printing, and Nano-Enabled Technologies in Wireless Communication and Sensing Systems
A special issue of Micromachines (ISSN 2072-666X). This special issue belongs to the section "E：Engineering and Technology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2025 | Viewed by 379
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Interests: micromachined sensors; MEMS; reconfigurable devices; additive manufacturing; electronics and communications engineering
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Interests: quantum communication; optics; communications; integrated optics and sensing
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The rapid evolution of wireless communication and sensing systems has ushered in a new era of innovation, driven by the convergence of cutting-edge technologies such as Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMSs), 3D printing, and nano-enabled materials. This Special Issue explores the transformative potential of these advancements in creating reconfigurable, adaptive, and highly efficient systems for communication and sensing applications.
The integration of MEMS technology enables the development of compact, low-power, and high-performance components essential for modern wireless systems. Meanwhile, 3D printing offers unprecedented flexibility in designing and prototyping complex structures, allowing for the rapid customization and optimization of system architectures. Nano-enabled technologies further enhance these systems by introducing novel materials with unique electromagnetic, mechanical, and thermal properties, paving the way for breakthroughs in sensitivity, efficiency, and functionality.
This Special Issue highlights the latest research and developments in reconfigurable wireless communication and sensing systems, with a focus on interdisciplinary approaches that combine MEMS, 3D printing, and nanotechnology. Topics include but are not limited to the following:
- Design and fabrication of reconfigurable antennas and sensors using MEMS and 3D printing;
- Nano-enabled materials for enhanced signal processing, energy harvesting, and sensing capabilities;
- Applications in IoT, 5G/6G networks, healthcare, environmental monitoring, and smart infrastructure;
- Challenges and opportunities in the scaling, integration, and commercialization of these technologies.
By bringing together contributions from leading researchers and industry experts, this Special Issue will provide a comprehensive overview of the state of the art and inspire future innovations in reconfigurable wireless communication and sensing systems. We invite original research articles, reviews, and case studies that demonstrate the transformative impact of MEMS, 3D printing, and nano-enabled technologies in this dynamic field.
Dr. Ignacio Llamas-Garro
Dr. Satyendra Kumar Mishra
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- optical wireless communication
- fiber sensor
- nanomaterial
- 5g/6g networks
- mems
- nanomaterial sensors
- integrated communications and sensing
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