Microsystems and Micro-Nano Technology.
“A decade of European progress and future outlook”
by Griet Van Caenegem
European Commission, DG Information Society&Media: Micro- and Nanosystems
Abstract:
The area which started with MEMS devices has grown into an area of Microsystems and Micro Nano Technology for a wide set of applications. Today researchers from various disciplines are working together to achieve the objectives of research in the MST field. The new instruments IPs and NoEs will help to coordinate research in an integrated manner, ranging from feasibility to industrialisation. Technologies are converging while the MST field is expanding to the field of ‘Smart Integrated Systems’.
In the future the 7th Framework and the further coordination of national or regional initiatives will help to realise the research agenda for this strategic field for Europe. The presentation will give some results of ongoing initiatives, some visions and an outlook for the future. |