MEMS Education Series® Webinars

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Standardizing the Internet of (Important) Things

June 10, 2013 | 11:30 AM-12:30 PM ET

The University of California- Berkeley, BSAC (Berkeley Sensor and Actuator Center) brings two renowned experts in the field of wireless sensor networks to discuss the latest developments in the standardization efforts of this burgeoning field.

“OpenWSN: Standards based enabler for the Industrial Internet”

The OpenWSN project is an open-source implementation of a fully standards-based protocol stack for capillary networks, rooted in the new IEEE802.15.4e Time Synchronized Channel Hopping standard. The tools developed around the low-power mesh networks include visualization and debugging software, a simulator to mimic OpenWSN networks on a PC, and the environment needed to connect those networks to the Internet. The OpenWSN project leads standardization efforts for ultra-low power M2M networks while contributing with innovative protocols for scalable, distributed and energy efficient communications.

“IETF 6TSCH: a New Standardization Effort to Combine IPv6 Connectivity with Industrial Performance”

6TSCH is a new group being created at the IETF, which focuses on combining IPv6 connectivity with industrial performance. Two major standardization bodies have been looking at low-power mesh networking: the IETF ("upper stack") and the IEEE ("lower stack").  6TSCH is working on combining the two. In this presentation, we will highlight the challenges the 6TSCH group needs to address, and discuss the first solutions which are being explored.
  • Presented by:
    Xavier Vilajosana
    Visiting Professor, UC Berkeley, BSAC

    Thomas Watteyne
    Sr Networking Design Engineer, Linear Technology, Dust Networks Product Group

     
  • Hosted by:
    Karen Lightman,
    Managing Director, MEMS Industry Group

 


 

 

 

Micro- and nano-electromechanical switches: A detailed look into these promising technologies

June 18, 2013 | 11:30 AM-12:30 PM ET

The silicon solid state metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistor (MOSFET) has fueled a global technology revolution, but is reaching its performance limits.  A critical issue is device leakage.  A number of electromechanical relay architectures have been proposed to replace or complement MOSFETs.  These switches have low on resistance, near zero subthreshold leakage and can be made by self-assembly (bottom-up) or MEMS/NEMS (top down) fabrication methods.  Various switch designs and logic implementations will be described.  Scaling relations with respect to voltage, speed and contact resistance versus length scale will be considered.  We will then consider contact reliability and focus our attention on the importance of materials, surface preparation and gaseous environment. 

 
While work needs to be done to further improve their reliability, electromechanical switches are nearing widespread commercial use and represent a promising route towards further enhancing transistor technology. Attend this technical webinar to see the exciting promise these switches offer.
  • Presented by: Maarten De Boer, Mechanical Engineering Professor, Carnegie Mellon University
     
  • Hosted by: Karen Lightman, Managing Director, MEMS Industry Group

 


 

 

Prospects for MEMS and sensors in the Automotive sector

July 16, 2013 | 11:30 AM-12:30 PM ET


The MEMS and automotive sensor market is expected to grow from $2.9 billion in 2012 to over $4 billion in 2017, a CAGR of around 7%. In the near-term, IHS iSuppli anticipates sales rates well above this figure, ultimately driven by mandates and emissions regulations relating to safety applications and powertrain in mature markets on the one hand, and emerging economies requiring initially basic sensor enabled functionalities on the other.

In the powertrain domain, emission regulations also keep manufacturers on their toes. In Europe, the advent of Euro VI standard in 2015 will impact both gasoline engines and the popular diesel market. Meanwhile, the electric vehicle poses the biggest threat to powertrain sensors—it will eliminate some but add new devices that manage the electric motors. Hybrid variants with combinations of combustion engine and electric powertrain will exist requiring more or less sensors in the internal combustion engine, underlying the fact that sensors will remain a key electronic component of today’s and tomorrow’s vehicles.

This webinar will discuss these and other inflections in the market and the prospects for automotive sensors in future.
  • Presented by: Richard Dixon, Principal Analyst MEMS & Sensors, IHS iSuppli
     
  • Hosted by: Karen Lightman, Managing Director, MEMS Industry Group

 

 


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Consumer & Mobile: MEMS El Dorado?

May 15, 2013 | 11:30 AM-12:30 PM ET

The expansion of MEMS sensors in consumer markets continues unchecked. The market for MEMS sensors in this sector grew 15% in revenue last year to reach $2.9 billion, and in 2013, should grow by another 18%. By 2016, the market will have almost doubled to $5.6 billion, despite aggressive price erosion.


Sensors other than MEMS are also gaining traction in mobile applications. Light sensors are already standard issue in smartphones in the form of ambient light and proximity sensors, RGB color sensors recently joined the fray. Humidity sensors had a breakthrough when this type of sensor was adopted by the Samsung Galaxy S4 mobile phone. UV, gas and other environmental/health sensors will also be coming to a cell phone near you soon.

In this webinar, IHS will present its latest findings on the most exciting MEMS and sensors areas, the increasing focus on combo sensors, regional trends, emerging and new applications and opportunities for newcomers.

  • Presented by: Jérémie Bouchaud , Director & Senior Principal Analyst, MEMS & Sensors - IHS iSuppli
     
  • Hosted by: Karen Lightman, Managing Director, MEMS Industry Group

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MEMS Enabling Mobile Healthcare Innovation

April 17, 2013 | 11:30 AM-12:30 PM ET

The healthcare market is slow to adopt new technologies due to strict regulations they must follow for patient safety and privacy. This is why, while most other markets have embraced new technology, the healthcare market is still relying on fax machines and handwritten notes.  But we are reaching the point where the current health system is unsustainable because there are too many people who are elderly or ill, combined with astronomical healthcare costs, and rapidly improving technological capabilities that are driving consumers to demand better care.  

The future of healthcare is being manufactured by the consumer’s demand for big data.  And big data is made possible in part by MEMS.  This webinar will address how MEMS and the changing healthcare culture have come together to create a perfect environment for innovation within the consumer segment.

  • Presented by: Michell Prunty, Senior Consumer Analyst for Semico Corporation
  • Hosted by: Karen Lightman, Managing Director, MEMS Industry Group

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Critical Success Factors for the Commercialization of MEMS: The 2012 MEMS Industry Report Card

April 2, 2013 | 11:30 AM-12:30 PM ET

Barriers to the commercialization of every industry and technology exist, and MEMS is no exception. This presentation presents a "MEMS Industry Report Card for 2012", which addresses 14 critical success factors/barriers for the commercialization of MEMS and the progress made to date to overcome these barriers.  Some of the topics addressed are: R&D, Marketing, Infrastructure Development, Management Expertise, Creation of Wealth and Profitability.

This report card has been updated and presented annually since 1998 and continues to be presented yearly to enthusiastic audiences worldwide. Come join the latest of these critical discussions.

  • Presented by: Roger Grace, President of Roger Grace Associates
  • Hosted by: Karen Lightman, Managing Director, MEMS Industry Group

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Inertial Micropump Technology for Microfluidic Applications

Original Webinar Date: March 27, 2013

  • Presented by: Alexander Govyadinov, Lead Technologist, Hewlett Packard - Printing and Technology Development Organization 
  • Moderated by: Mike Pinelis, CEO, MEMS Journal, Inc.

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How the International Trade Administration Can Help MEMS Industry Group Members Increase Exports

Original Webinar Date: January 30, 2013

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Innovations in RF MEMS: from the University to Industry

Original Webinar Date: January 25, 2013

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Where is the love for MEMS?

Original Webinar Date: November 29, 2012

Speakers:

  • Peter Himes, Vice President, Marketing and Strategic Alliances, Silex Microsystems
  • Bryon Moyer, Writer/Editor, Tech Focus Media/Electronic Engineering Journal
  • Mike Rosa, MEMS Senior Global Marketing/Product Manager, Applied Materials

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2012 Status of the MEMS Industry

Original Webinar Date: October 3, 2012

 

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Health Care is Brimming with Opportunities for MEMS

September 11, 2012 | 11:30 AM ET, 8:30 AM PT

Presented by: Mehran Mehregany, Ph.D., Director, Wireless Health Program & Goodrich Professor of Engineering Innovation at Case Western Reserve University

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MEMS Packaging – Transforming the Challenges into Solutions

August 21, 2012 | 11:30 AM ET, 8:30 AM PT

Presented by: Charles Richardson, Director of Roadmapping, iNEMI and Bill Bottoms, 3MTS and iNEMI/ITRS (International Electronics Manufacturing Initiative/International Technology Roadmap for Semiconductors) & Packaging TWG Chair

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MEMS: Looking for the Next Killer App

Original Webinar Date: July 25, 2012 

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Presented by: Jérémie Bouchaud, Director & Senior Principal Analyst, MEMS & Sensors, IHS iSuppli


 

Innovative MEMS Packaging for Future Technologies

Original Webinar Date June 13, 2012. MIG members, download the slides in the MIG resource library.

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Presented by  Andrew “Andy” Oliver Ph.D., Industrial Liaison and Principal Staff Scientist, Wireless Integrated MicroSensing and Systems Research Center (WIMS2), University of Michigan


M2M Forum Recap 

Original Webinar Date Thursday, May 31, 2012. MIG members, download the slides in the MIG resource library.

 
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Presented by  Eric Levy-Myers, Consultant, MEMS Industry Group and Karen Lightman, Managing Director, MEMS Industry Group


 

M2M Forum Webinar: Market Pull vs. Technology Push

Original Webinar Date Tuesday, April 27, 2012. MIG members, download the slides in the MIG resource library.

 
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Presented by Jim Knutti, Ph.D., President / CEO, Acuity IncorporatedMike Mignardi, Ph.D., Manager, Energy Harvesting, Texas Instruments, Eric Levy-Myers, Consultant, MEMS Industry Group, and Karen Lightman, Managing Director, MEMS Industry Group


 

MEMS and Nano in Diagnostics: Clinical and Investment Perspectives

Original Webinar Date Tuesday, April 10, 2012. MIG members, download the slides in the MIG resource library.

 
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Presented by Mostafa Analoui, Ph.D., Head of Healthcare and Life Sciences at Livingston Securities.


 

MEMS Reliability: A Case Study

 

Original webinar date: Tuesday, March 27, 2012.
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Presented by Hari Rajgopal on behalf of Mehran Mehregany, Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University


M2M Forum Webinar

Technology Development Process and Product Life Cycle: A MEMS View

This webinar is a sneak peak of the MEMS Product Life Cycle Template and a case study on automotive MEMS pressure sensors we've been working on as part of the research for our annual members meeting, M2M Forum: Focus on MEMS New Product Development.

Original webinar date: February 23, 2012 
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MEMS Executive Congress Europe Preview

Original Date Thursday, February 16, 2012
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Presented by Karen Lightman, MEMS Industry Group

 


 

Improving Performance of New MEMS Designs: An Insider’s Look at imec’s SiGe above-IC MEMS Technology Platform 

Original webinar date: January 17, 2012 
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Presented by Simone Severi, Team Leader, MEMS Integration Group, imec

Moderated by Eric Pabo, Business Development Manager - MEMS, EV Group
Hosted by Karen Lightman, MEMS Industry Group

 


 

Concurrent Design to Achieve High Performance and Low Cost: Case Study of a MEMS Automotive Pressure Sensor Design

Original Webinar Date: Tuesday, December 13
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Presented by David DiPaola, Managing Director, DiPaola Consulting
Moderated by Rob O'Reilly, Senior Member Technical Staff, Analog Devices and Karen Lightman, Managing Director, MEMS Industry Group


MEMS Devices Driving Healthcare Applications

Original Webinar Date: November 9, 2011
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Presented by Frédéric Breussin, Project Manager at Yole Développement.

The webinar provides an overview of the MEMS sensors market for medical applications, trends and emerging technologies.


 

A Technology Platform for MEMS Scanner Products - An Approach to Overcoming MEMS Law

Original Webinar Date: October 20, 2011
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Presented by: Michael Müller, Deputy Head of Department Engineering, Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems (IPMS)
Co-hosted  and Moderated by: Steve Breit, Vice President, Engineering, Coventor

Coventor and Fraunhofer IPMS discuss "MEMS Law" and ways that MEMS foundries and MEMS device manufacturers are overcoming the described lack of standardization.


 

Overview of Current State of MEMS Reliability and Test

Original Webinar Date: September 26, 2011
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Presented by Mehran Mehregany, Director, Case School of Engineering - San Diego


 

Improving Performance of MEMS Designs Using Optical Characterization

Original Webinar Date: September 14, 2011

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Polytec presents several characterization studies that have successfully applied Micro System Analyzer (MSA) technology using optical characterization of MEMS. 


 

New Prototyping Technologies Reduce Time to Market

Original Webinar Date: August 25, 2011

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Sarah Boisvert, Co-Founder of Potomac Photonics, will share her knowledge through case studies and personal experiences about helping your company reduce the time to market of your MEMS products.


The following archived webinars slides can be found in the Document Library. Click the hyperlink for the replay.

 Other MEMS Industry Technical Webinars

Enabling Next Generation Motion Solutions for Consumer Electronics, Movea and Yole Développement, December 2010
Modeling and Simulation Tools in MEMS Design, Intellisense Software, April 2011
MEMS Vacuum Packaging, ISSYS, April 2011
Taming Extreme Topography for High-Aspect-Ratio Structures for Microelectronics Applications, Brewer Science, April 2011
Revolution in consumer motion sensors, Yole Développement, May 2011
Overview of Flip Chip Technologies, Applications and Market, Yole Développement, June 2011
Thin Wafer Handling – Overcoming the Achilles' Heel of Compound Semiconductor Manufacturing, Brewer Science, July 2011
Thin Wafer Handling and Processing, Yole Développement, October 2011
 


Past Courses

Insider's Guide to Business Strategy for the MEMS Industry - 2009 and MEMS Business and Management - 2008

Instructors
Alissa Fitzgerald, Principal and Founder, AM Fitzgerald and Associates
Jim Knutti, President and CEO, Acuity Incorporated

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