The document discusses fluidic mediated self-assembly for complex micro/nanosystems. It describes challenges in assembling different micro/nano devices and components. The key idea is using capillary forces at a liquid interface to align components through self-assembly. Various shapes and materials were investigated. Progress included fabricating MEMS parts, modifying surfaces for specific assembly, and experiments with in-liquid, field-induced, and template-driven assembly. The goal is to enable manufacturing of highly integrated micro/nano systems through self-assembly approaches.
The document provides 6 reasons to switch to the Fluidic UI Network Configuration Manager. It offers a highly productive and responsive UI built on a new JavaScript framework that is 10x more productive. It has an ultra-fast 15x faster discovery engine to discover devices quickly and keyboard shortcuts to accelerate navigation. The UI offers REST APIs to integrate with other software and loads pages and reports faster in just milliseconds. It also includes a new PCI Review feature to review configurations for compliance.
IT productivity depends upon the IT management solutions and communication platform being used. With a faster IT management UI and a real-time communication platform, IT teams can save up to $875,000 over 5 years.
Switch to OpManager and try our new Fluidic interface. It helps you navigate across multiple performance pages and reports in less than 100 milliseconds, which help you, know the fault and performance data quickly and troubleshoot it before your users/customers complaint.
This document discusses preliminary development of mini-fluidic oscillatory flow reactor (OFR) technology. It describes how OFRs can achieve plug flow characteristics and multi-phase applications at centimeter scale geometries, with independent control of shear and energy dissipation from processing rate. The authors are developing a high-frequency oscillating pressure field generator and evaluating heat transfer in mini-fluidic channels to explore applying OFR benefits at smaller scales. They are designing contactors specifically for oscillatory flow and building a modular fluidic platform to construct and test new geometries.
Micro fluidic valve for satellite propulsion systemIAEME Publication
The document describes the design and testing of a micro fluidic valve for satellite propulsion systems. The valve uses an electromagnetic actuation mechanism to control propellant flow. It was designed to have a response time of less than 10 ms, operate between -15°C and 70°C, and have a mass of around 120g. Testing showed the valve met leakage rate requirements of less than 10-6 scc/sec and had a response time of 3-7 ms. The valve successfully controlled propellant flow rates up to 16 cc/sec with varying inlet pressures and voltages, demonstrating its suitability for use in small satellite propulsion systems.
The document describes research on extracting EPA/DHA from fish oil using a mini-fluidic reactor and comparing it to a batch reactor. Key findings include:
- The mini-fluidic reactor reached equilibrium concentration at 10°C in less than 36 seconds, while the batch reactor took over 15 minutes. Both systems extracted over 75% of omega-3 fatty acids from the fish oil feedstock.
- Flow patterns in the mini-fluidic reactor deviated from the expected slug flow due to the properties of the actual fish oil and silver nitrate solutions used.
- Hydrodynamic studies showed stratified flow occurred rather than slug flow, indicating practical fish oil processing with silver nitrate may require handling stratified flows
This project aims to create a prototype for a driverless metro train. An 8051 microcontroller is used to control the motion of a stepper motor that moves the train. An LCD display shows messages and the train's position at stations. Sensors provide input to the microcontroller to stop the train at stations for 3 seconds and travel between stations in 6 seconds. LEDs indicate the train's direction and a buzzer sounds when approaching a station. The basic circuit includes a power supply, microcontroller, display unit, and stepper motor. This project could help reduce costs and increase safety compared to traditional trains.
Sontex Superstatic 449 Static Heat Meter And Cooling Meter - BrochureThorne & Derrick UK
The document provides information about the Superstatic 449 heat meter, including its technical specifications and measuring principle. The Superstatic 449 is a compact heat meter that uses a unique fluidic oscillation measuring principle to precisely and reliably measure thermal energy flow rates from 0.6 to 2.5 cubic meters per hour. It is a split device with a detachable multifunctional integrator that allows for flexible installation and integration into various building management and smart metering systems. The measuring principle involves directing the fluid through a nozzle to create an oscillating jet, and using a piezoelectric sensor to convert the pressure pulses from the jet into electrical pulses to determine flow rate.
The document provides 6 reasons to switch to the Fluidic UI Network Configuration Manager. It offers a highly productive and responsive UI built on a new JavaScript framework that is 10x more productive. It has an ultra-fast 15x faster discovery engine to discover devices quickly and keyboard shortcuts to accelerate navigation. The UI offers REST APIs to integrate with other software and loads pages and reports faster in just milliseconds. It also includes a new PCI Review feature to review configurations for compliance.
IT productivity depends upon the IT management solutions and communication platform being used. With a faster IT management UI and a real-time communication platform, IT teams can save up to $875,000 over 5 years.
Switch to OpManager and try our new Fluidic interface. It helps you navigate across multiple performance pages and reports in less than 100 milliseconds, which help you, know the fault and performance data quickly and troubleshoot it before your users/customers complaint.
This document discusses preliminary development of mini-fluidic oscillatory flow reactor (OFR) technology. It describes how OFRs can achieve plug flow characteristics and multi-phase applications at centimeter scale geometries, with independent control of shear and energy dissipation from processing rate. The authors are developing a high-frequency oscillating pressure field generator and evaluating heat transfer in mini-fluidic channels to explore applying OFR benefits at smaller scales. They are designing contactors specifically for oscillatory flow and building a modular fluidic platform to construct and test new geometries.
Micro fluidic valve for satellite propulsion systemIAEME Publication
The document describes the design and testing of a micro fluidic valve for satellite propulsion systems. The valve uses an electromagnetic actuation mechanism to control propellant flow. It was designed to have a response time of less than 10 ms, operate between -15°C and 70°C, and have a mass of around 120g. Testing showed the valve met leakage rate requirements of less than 10-6 scc/sec and had a response time of 3-7 ms. The valve successfully controlled propellant flow rates up to 16 cc/sec with varying inlet pressures and voltages, demonstrating its suitability for use in small satellite propulsion systems.
The document describes research on extracting EPA/DHA from fish oil using a mini-fluidic reactor and comparing it to a batch reactor. Key findings include:
- The mini-fluidic reactor reached equilibrium concentration at 10°C in less than 36 seconds, while the batch reactor took over 15 minutes. Both systems extracted over 75% of omega-3 fatty acids from the fish oil feedstock.
- Flow patterns in the mini-fluidic reactor deviated from the expected slug flow due to the properties of the actual fish oil and silver nitrate solutions used.
- Hydrodynamic studies showed stratified flow occurred rather than slug flow, indicating practical fish oil processing with silver nitrate may require handling stratified flows
This project aims to create a prototype for a driverless metro train. An 8051 microcontroller is used to control the motion of a stepper motor that moves the train. An LCD display shows messages and the train's position at stations. Sensors provide input to the microcontroller to stop the train at stations for 3 seconds and travel between stations in 6 seconds. LEDs indicate the train's direction and a buzzer sounds when approaching a station. The basic circuit includes a power supply, microcontroller, display unit, and stepper motor. This project could help reduce costs and increase safety compared to traditional trains.
Sontex Superstatic 449 Static Heat Meter And Cooling Meter - BrochureThorne & Derrick UK
The document provides information about the Superstatic 449 heat meter, including its technical specifications and measuring principle. The Superstatic 449 is a compact heat meter that uses a unique fluidic oscillation measuring principle to precisely and reliably measure thermal energy flow rates from 0.6 to 2.5 cubic meters per hour. It is a split device with a detachable multifunctional integrator that allows for flexible installation and integration into various building management and smart metering systems. The measuring principle involves directing the fluid through a nozzle to create an oscillating jet, and using a piezoelectric sensor to convert the pressure pulses from the jet into electrical pulses to determine flow rate.
Water and Electrical Utility Meter Reading with BPLBroto Santoso
This document discusses an automatic meter reading system for water authorities that uses fluidic oscillation technology in water meters to measure water flow accurately without moving parts. The system includes wireless communication modules in the meters that transmit meter readings to concentrator units, which then send the data through various network backbones to utility companies. The technology provides benefits like reduced operating costs and more accurate billing for water authorities and subscribers.
The document provides details on a study conducted by Gastec at CRE Ltd for the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) on heat metering for the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme. The study evaluated options for metering renewable heat generated by technologies such as biomass boilers, heat pumps, biogas, and solar thermal systems. It assessed choices for meters and their maintenance, automatic data collection methods, recommended data reporting, and costs of metering. Key findings included that meters should comply with European directives, data collection could be done through physical reads or remote methods like AMR, and costs vary depending on technology and data collection method.
Kamstrup RHI Compliant Heat Meters & Thermal Energy Measurement - Multical 40...Thorne & Derrick UK
The document provides information about the MULTICAL® 402 ultrasonic heat and cooling meter. It can measure energy consumption with temperatures from 2-160°C and has a measurement accuracy of ±(0.15 + 2/ΔΘ)%. The meter consists of a calculator, flow sensor and two temperature sensors. It has a battery lifetime of up to 16 years and can be remotely read via wireless M-Bus or radio.
Temperature Control Fan Using 8051 MicrocontrollerMafaz Ahmed
The document describes a project report submitted by Mafaz Ahmed for a temperature control fan. It includes the components used - a microcontroller, ADC, temperature sensor, motor driver, crystal oscillator, capacitors, resistors, fan and battery. It also includes the code for the microcontroller to take temperature readings from the sensor using the ADC, and control the fan speed by turning the motor on and off for varying delays depending on the temperature.
Microfluidics can be used for heat transport, transmitting forces, creating forces, transporting materials, and reacting materials. There are two approaches to modeling fluids at the microscale - continuum models which work when quantities are large compared to molecular scales, and molecular models which must be used at smaller scales. A variety of microfluidic applications are possible including lab-on-a-chip devices, micropumps, micromixers, and more. Modeling of these systems can be done using computational fluid dynamics approaches like the Navier-Stokes equations to model things like electrokinetics, electroosmosis, electrophoresis, and more.
The ultrasonic heating and cooling energy meter SKU-03 is designed to measure and record heating and cooling energy consumption separately. It can be used for commercial metering of energy usage in residential and commercial buildings. The meter uses ultrasonic flow measurement and has features such as separate registers for heating and cooling, user-defined display parameters, pulse inputs/outputs, M-Bus and wireless communication, tariff functions, and data logging of hourly, daily and monthly consumption values. It has an accuracy of class 2 and measures energy in units such as kWh, MWh and GJ.
Sontex Superstatic 440 Static Heat Meter And Cooling Meter - BrochureThorne & Derrick UK
The Superstatic 440 is a heat and cooling meter that uses a static fluidic oscillation measuring principle without moving parts to precisely and reliably measure flow over a long period of time. It has a wide measurement range from DN15 to DN500 and can be integrated with communication modules to work in various building management systems. Recalibration only requires changing the measuring head to reduce costs and downtime.
The 3D IC technology involves stacking two or more layers of active electronic components vertically and horizontally on a single circuit. This document discusses the concept of integrated microchannel cooling for 3D ICs. It describes the fabrication process, theoretical analysis, experimental characterization, benefits, and challenges of this technology. Microchannel cooling allows for improved thermal resistance over air cooling methods. The 3D IC technology enables shorter interconnect lengths and reduced switching energy.
Renewable energy sources include sunlight, geothermal heat, tides, wind and biomass. These sources generate clean energy without pollution or climate change. The main types are solar, wind, hydropower, biofuels and geothermal. Solar energy is captured through photovoltaic cells and solar thermal collectors. Wind energy is harnessed via wind turbines in wind farms, and hydropower uses the force of moving water in dams to generate electricity. Biomass and biofuels come from organic matter like plants, and geothermal taps heat from within the earth.
Iv fluid therapy (types, indications, doses calculation)kholeif
Intravenous fluid therapy is essential for maintaining normal body functioning and hydration. There are three main types of intravenous fluids - colloids, crystalloids, and blood products. Crystalloids include isotonic fluids like 0.9% sodium chloride and lactated Ringer's solution, hypotonic fluids, and hypertonic fluids. Isotonic fluids maintain intravascular volume while hypotonic and hypertonic fluids shift fluid between intravascular and intracellular spaces. Close monitoring is needed with intravenous fluid therapy to avoid complications of overhydration or dehydration.
IRJET- Fabrication, Sensing and Applications of NEMS/MEMS TechnologyIRJET Journal
1. The document discusses various fabrication methods for MEMS/NEMS devices, including surface micromachining, silicon on insulator (SOI) technology, and LIGA.
2. Surface micromachining provides a CMOS-compatible technique using sacrificial layers to create free-standing structures. SOI technology simplifies the fabrication process and improves device isolation using a buried oxide layer.
3. LIGA is an alternative non-silicon process that uses X-ray lithography to define thick resist patterns for high aspect ratio metal or ceramic microstructures.
4. Potential applications of MEMS/NEMS devices discussed include sensors for automotive, consumer products, RF systems, displays, bi
- MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) technology involves creating small structures on the micrometer scale using integrated circuit fabrication techniques. It combines electrical and mechanical components to create integrated electro-mechanical systems.
- There are three basic building blocks in MEMS technology: deposition, lithography, and etching. These allow for thin films to be deposited and patterned on substrates.
- MEMS have a wide range of applications including sensors, biomedical devices, optical and fluidic systems. They promise benefits for industries like healthcare, wireless technologies, and more. However, designing and manufacturing MEMS can also involve high costs and complex procedures.
MEMS manufacturing involves three basic processes:
1) Deposition processes are used to deposit thin films and include techniques like CVD, PVD, electrodeposition, and thermal oxidation.
2) Patterning techniques like photolithography are used to define specific areas for etching or deposition.
3) Etching processes like wet and dry etching are used to remove material and leave behind the desired patterns.
MEMS can be made from materials like silicon, polymers and metals using these processes and are widely used in applications like sensors, actuators and displays.
Emerging MEMSPatent Investigation 2014 Report by Yole DeveloppementYole Developpement
Who owns key patents for high-growth emerging MEMS innovations?
The report provides essential patent data, technology analysis and market forecasts for 7 selected Emerging MEMS (eMEMS) technologies that we believe will soon reach the marketplace: autofocus, AOC MEMS, chemical sensors, micro-speakers, scanning micro-mirrors, Si microfluidic and ultrasonic MEMS. The market for emerging MEMS covered in this report is expected to grow from US$171M in 2013 to US$2.8B in 2019, corresponding to a 58.2% CAGR.
UNDERSTAND WHICH COMPANIES OWN THE KEY PATENTS FOR THE FUTURE OF EMERGING MEMS
Patent activity related to eMEMS began in the 1990s and we observe a takeoff of patent publications for AutoFocus (AF), scanning micro-mirrors and ultrasonic MEMS technologies since the mid-2000s.
MEMS AF patent activity is new, but has increased since its emergence in 2009. This period also corresponds to the growth of the CMOS image sensor market for consumer applications, requiring more compact camera modules with more functionalities. Cambridge Mechatronics and DigitalOptics are currently the leading patent holders, but Korean giant LG has become a major force since 2010. Today MEMS AF is still a hot topic especially for cell phones and tablets, but wasn’t adopted in 2013. Although MEMS AF has promising market potential, it still faces strong market and technical challenges, which might explain the increasing patent activity of recent years.
More information on that report at http://www.i-micronews.com/mems-sensors-report/product/emerging-mems-patent-investigation-2014.html
The document discusses the history and development of micro-optics manufacturing from the 19th century to present day. Key developments include the use of microlenses in color photography in the 1920s, the application of semiconductor manufacturing techniques to micro-optics starting in the 1960s, and the current trend toward wafer-level micro-optics processing and packaging. SUSS MicroOptics is highlighted as a leading supplier of high-quality micro-optics manufactured using 8-inch wafer technology.
Eclipse Labs for Improving DSL Development - Eclipse DemoCamp Juno 2012 in Na...Hugo Bruneliere
This document summarizes three Eclipse Labs prototypes from the AtlanMod Team for improving DSL development: Collaboro, which enables collaborative definition of DSLs; EMFtoCSP, which automatically verifies EMF and UML models; and Virtual EMF, which transparently composes, weaves or links models. Demo links are provided for each prototype.
Using an infrared beam, scientists can detect and analyze molecules in an aqueous solution, but with limited precision. A new technique using gold nanoparticles increases interactions between infrared light and molecules, dramatically improving precision. This shows promise for medical research by concentrating light and capturing molecules like proteins, drugs, and pollutants.
The document discusses 3D stacked architectures with interlayer cooling (CMOSAIC). It lists the project coordinators and collaborators from various universities. It describes opportunities and threats of 3D integration like reduced wire length but increased thermal challenges. It discusses using a two-phase refrigerant for interlayer cooling to remove heat across stacked dies. It summarizes ongoing work by PhD students on developing test structures, fabricating through-silicon vias, characterizing two-phase boiling, simulating microscale flows, and evaluating different cooling structure performances through computational and experimental studies. The overall aim is to develop the first 3D computer chip with integrated cooling that can achieve brain-scale functional density.
There is nowadays a growing need for sensing devices offering rapid and portable analytical functionality in real-time as well as massively parallel capabilities with very high sensitivity at the molecular level. Such devices are essential to facilitate research and foster advances in fields such as drug discovery, proteomics, medical diagnostics, systems biology or environmental monitoring.
In this context, an ideal solution is an ion-sensitive field-effect transistor sensor platform based on silicon nanowires to be integrated in a CMOS architecture. Indeed, in addition to the expected high sensitivity and superior signal quality, such nanowire sensors could be mass manufactured at reasonable costs, and readily integrated into electronic diagnostic devices to facilitate bed-site diagnostics and personalized medicine. Moreover, their small size makes them ideal candidates for future implanted sensing devices. While promising biosensing experiments based on silicon nanowire field-effect transistors have been reported, real-life applications still require improved control, together with a detailed understanding of the basic sensing mechanisms. For instance, it is crucial to optimize the geometry of the wire, a still rather unexplored aspect up to now, as well as its surface functionalization or its selectivity to the targeted analytes.
This project seeks to develop a modular, scalable and integrateable sensor platform for the electronic detection of analytes in solution. The idea is to integrate silicon nanowire field-effect transistors as a sensor array and combine them with state-of-the-art microfabricated interface electronics as well as with microfluidic channels for liquid handling. Such sensors have the potential to be mass manufactured at reasonable costs, allowing their integration as the active sensor part in electronic point-of-care diagnostic devices to facilitate, for instance, bed-side diagnostics and personalized medicine. Another important field is systems biology, where many substances need to be quantitatively detected in parallel at very low concentrations: in these situations, the platform being developed fulfills the requirements ideally and will have a strong impact and provide new insights, e.g. into the metabolic processes of cells, organisms or organs.
This project targets the development of novel pocket X-ray sources and X-ray direct detectors that will be combined in a distributed network to solve important tasks, for example in the field of security, by ensuring reliable and real-time monitoring of failure sensitive parts in large manufacturing plants or in public transportation.
The miniaturized X-ray sources are based on multi-wall carbon nanotube (CNT) cold electron emitters and advanced microsystems technology. The electron field emission properties of CNTs, with their high current densities, make them prime candidates for cold emitter cathodes. Using CNT cold electron emitters will make it possible to miniaturize the whole X-ray source. Additionally, as opposed to classical thermionic emission, field electron emission of the CNT is voltage-controlled which allows for high modulation frequencies up to GHz level. The X-ray direct detectors in turn are based on crystalline germanium absorption layers grown directly on a CMOS sensor chip yielding high resolution and high sensitivity X-ray detectors. Single photon detection will allow for a significant improvement of contrast for applications in security, health care and nondestructive testing.
This project seeks to design innovative tools to measure in vivo biomechanical parameters of joint prostheses, orthopaedic implants, bones and ligaments. These tools, partly implanted, partly external, will record and analyze relevant information in order to improve medical treatments. An implant module includes sensors in order to measure the forces, temperature sensors to measure the interface frictions, magneto-resistance sensors to measure the 3D orientation of the knee joint as well as accelerometers to measure stem micro-motion and impacts. An external module, fixed on the patient.s body segments, includes electronic components to power and to communicate with the implant, as well as a set of sensors for measurements that can be realized externally.
This equipment is designed to help the surgeon with the alignment or positioning phase during surgery. After surgery, by providing excessive wear and micro-motion information about the prosthesis, it will allow to detect any early migration and potentially avoid later failure. During rehabilitation, it will provide useful outcomes to evaluate in vivo joint function. The tools provided can also be implanted during any joint surgery in order to give the physician the information needed to diagnose future disease such as ligament insufficiency, osteoarthritis or prevent further accident. The proposed nanosystems are set to improve the efficiency of healthcare, which is both a benefit to the patient and to society. Although the scientific and technical developments proposed in this project can be applied to all orthopaedic implants, the technological platform which is being built as a demonstrator is limited to the case of knee prosthesis. In addition, by reaching the minimum size achievable thanks to clever packaging techniques and also by reducing, or even removing, the cumbersome battery, it paves the way for a new generation of autonomous implantable medical devices.
Water and Electrical Utility Meter Reading with BPLBroto Santoso
This document discusses an automatic meter reading system for water authorities that uses fluidic oscillation technology in water meters to measure water flow accurately without moving parts. The system includes wireless communication modules in the meters that transmit meter readings to concentrator units, which then send the data through various network backbones to utility companies. The technology provides benefits like reduced operating costs and more accurate billing for water authorities and subscribers.
The document provides details on a study conducted by Gastec at CRE Ltd for the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) on heat metering for the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme. The study evaluated options for metering renewable heat generated by technologies such as biomass boilers, heat pumps, biogas, and solar thermal systems. It assessed choices for meters and their maintenance, automatic data collection methods, recommended data reporting, and costs of metering. Key findings included that meters should comply with European directives, data collection could be done through physical reads or remote methods like AMR, and costs vary depending on technology and data collection method.
Kamstrup RHI Compliant Heat Meters & Thermal Energy Measurement - Multical 40...Thorne & Derrick UK
The document provides information about the MULTICAL® 402 ultrasonic heat and cooling meter. It can measure energy consumption with temperatures from 2-160°C and has a measurement accuracy of ±(0.15 + 2/ΔΘ)%. The meter consists of a calculator, flow sensor and two temperature sensors. It has a battery lifetime of up to 16 years and can be remotely read via wireless M-Bus or radio.
Temperature Control Fan Using 8051 MicrocontrollerMafaz Ahmed
The document describes a project report submitted by Mafaz Ahmed for a temperature control fan. It includes the components used - a microcontroller, ADC, temperature sensor, motor driver, crystal oscillator, capacitors, resistors, fan and battery. It also includes the code for the microcontroller to take temperature readings from the sensor using the ADC, and control the fan speed by turning the motor on and off for varying delays depending on the temperature.
Microfluidics can be used for heat transport, transmitting forces, creating forces, transporting materials, and reacting materials. There are two approaches to modeling fluids at the microscale - continuum models which work when quantities are large compared to molecular scales, and molecular models which must be used at smaller scales. A variety of microfluidic applications are possible including lab-on-a-chip devices, micropumps, micromixers, and more. Modeling of these systems can be done using computational fluid dynamics approaches like the Navier-Stokes equations to model things like electrokinetics, electroosmosis, electrophoresis, and more.
The ultrasonic heating and cooling energy meter SKU-03 is designed to measure and record heating and cooling energy consumption separately. It can be used for commercial metering of energy usage in residential and commercial buildings. The meter uses ultrasonic flow measurement and has features such as separate registers for heating and cooling, user-defined display parameters, pulse inputs/outputs, M-Bus and wireless communication, tariff functions, and data logging of hourly, daily and monthly consumption values. It has an accuracy of class 2 and measures energy in units such as kWh, MWh and GJ.
Sontex Superstatic 440 Static Heat Meter And Cooling Meter - BrochureThorne & Derrick UK
The Superstatic 440 is a heat and cooling meter that uses a static fluidic oscillation measuring principle without moving parts to precisely and reliably measure flow over a long period of time. It has a wide measurement range from DN15 to DN500 and can be integrated with communication modules to work in various building management systems. Recalibration only requires changing the measuring head to reduce costs and downtime.
The 3D IC technology involves stacking two or more layers of active electronic components vertically and horizontally on a single circuit. This document discusses the concept of integrated microchannel cooling for 3D ICs. It describes the fabrication process, theoretical analysis, experimental characterization, benefits, and challenges of this technology. Microchannel cooling allows for improved thermal resistance over air cooling methods. The 3D IC technology enables shorter interconnect lengths and reduced switching energy.
Renewable energy sources include sunlight, geothermal heat, tides, wind and biomass. These sources generate clean energy without pollution or climate change. The main types are solar, wind, hydropower, biofuels and geothermal. Solar energy is captured through photovoltaic cells and solar thermal collectors. Wind energy is harnessed via wind turbines in wind farms, and hydropower uses the force of moving water in dams to generate electricity. Biomass and biofuels come from organic matter like plants, and geothermal taps heat from within the earth.
Iv fluid therapy (types, indications, doses calculation)kholeif
Intravenous fluid therapy is essential for maintaining normal body functioning and hydration. There are three main types of intravenous fluids - colloids, crystalloids, and blood products. Crystalloids include isotonic fluids like 0.9% sodium chloride and lactated Ringer's solution, hypotonic fluids, and hypertonic fluids. Isotonic fluids maintain intravascular volume while hypotonic and hypertonic fluids shift fluid between intravascular and intracellular spaces. Close monitoring is needed with intravenous fluid therapy to avoid complications of overhydration or dehydration.
IRJET- Fabrication, Sensing and Applications of NEMS/MEMS TechnologyIRJET Journal
1. The document discusses various fabrication methods for MEMS/NEMS devices, including surface micromachining, silicon on insulator (SOI) technology, and LIGA.
2. Surface micromachining provides a CMOS-compatible technique using sacrificial layers to create free-standing structures. SOI technology simplifies the fabrication process and improves device isolation using a buried oxide layer.
3. LIGA is an alternative non-silicon process that uses X-ray lithography to define thick resist patterns for high aspect ratio metal or ceramic microstructures.
4. Potential applications of MEMS/NEMS devices discussed include sensors for automotive, consumer products, RF systems, displays, bi
- MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) technology involves creating small structures on the micrometer scale using integrated circuit fabrication techniques. It combines electrical and mechanical components to create integrated electro-mechanical systems.
- There are three basic building blocks in MEMS technology: deposition, lithography, and etching. These allow for thin films to be deposited and patterned on substrates.
- MEMS have a wide range of applications including sensors, biomedical devices, optical and fluidic systems. They promise benefits for industries like healthcare, wireless technologies, and more. However, designing and manufacturing MEMS can also involve high costs and complex procedures.
MEMS manufacturing involves three basic processes:
1) Deposition processes are used to deposit thin films and include techniques like CVD, PVD, electrodeposition, and thermal oxidation.
2) Patterning techniques like photolithography are used to define specific areas for etching or deposition.
3) Etching processes like wet and dry etching are used to remove material and leave behind the desired patterns.
MEMS can be made from materials like silicon, polymers and metals using these processes and are widely used in applications like sensors, actuators and displays.
Emerging MEMSPatent Investigation 2014 Report by Yole DeveloppementYole Developpement
Who owns key patents for high-growth emerging MEMS innovations?
The report provides essential patent data, technology analysis and market forecasts for 7 selected Emerging MEMS (eMEMS) technologies that we believe will soon reach the marketplace: autofocus, AOC MEMS, chemical sensors, micro-speakers, scanning micro-mirrors, Si microfluidic and ultrasonic MEMS. The market for emerging MEMS covered in this report is expected to grow from US$171M in 2013 to US$2.8B in 2019, corresponding to a 58.2% CAGR.
UNDERSTAND WHICH COMPANIES OWN THE KEY PATENTS FOR THE FUTURE OF EMERGING MEMS
Patent activity related to eMEMS began in the 1990s and we observe a takeoff of patent publications for AutoFocus (AF), scanning micro-mirrors and ultrasonic MEMS technologies since the mid-2000s.
MEMS AF patent activity is new, but has increased since its emergence in 2009. This period also corresponds to the growth of the CMOS image sensor market for consumer applications, requiring more compact camera modules with more functionalities. Cambridge Mechatronics and DigitalOptics are currently the leading patent holders, but Korean giant LG has become a major force since 2010. Today MEMS AF is still a hot topic especially for cell phones and tablets, but wasn’t adopted in 2013. Although MEMS AF has promising market potential, it still faces strong market and technical challenges, which might explain the increasing patent activity of recent years.
More information on that report at http://www.i-micronews.com/mems-sensors-report/product/emerging-mems-patent-investigation-2014.html
The document discusses the history and development of micro-optics manufacturing from the 19th century to present day. Key developments include the use of microlenses in color photography in the 1920s, the application of semiconductor manufacturing techniques to micro-optics starting in the 1960s, and the current trend toward wafer-level micro-optics processing and packaging. SUSS MicroOptics is highlighted as a leading supplier of high-quality micro-optics manufactured using 8-inch wafer technology.
Eclipse Labs for Improving DSL Development - Eclipse DemoCamp Juno 2012 in Na...Hugo Bruneliere
This document summarizes three Eclipse Labs prototypes from the AtlanMod Team for improving DSL development: Collaboro, which enables collaborative definition of DSLs; EMFtoCSP, which automatically verifies EMF and UML models; and Virtual EMF, which transparently composes, weaves or links models. Demo links are provided for each prototype.
Using an infrared beam, scientists can detect and analyze molecules in an aqueous solution, but with limited precision. A new technique using gold nanoparticles increases interactions between infrared light and molecules, dramatically improving precision. This shows promise for medical research by concentrating light and capturing molecules like proteins, drugs, and pollutants.
The document discusses 3D stacked architectures with interlayer cooling (CMOSAIC). It lists the project coordinators and collaborators from various universities. It describes opportunities and threats of 3D integration like reduced wire length but increased thermal challenges. It discusses using a two-phase refrigerant for interlayer cooling to remove heat across stacked dies. It summarizes ongoing work by PhD students on developing test structures, fabricating through-silicon vias, characterizing two-phase boiling, simulating microscale flows, and evaluating different cooling structure performances through computational and experimental studies. The overall aim is to develop the first 3D computer chip with integrated cooling that can achieve brain-scale functional density.
There is nowadays a growing need for sensing devices offering rapid and portable analytical functionality in real-time as well as massively parallel capabilities with very high sensitivity at the molecular level. Such devices are essential to facilitate research and foster advances in fields such as drug discovery, proteomics, medical diagnostics, systems biology or environmental monitoring.
In this context, an ideal solution is an ion-sensitive field-effect transistor sensor platform based on silicon nanowires to be integrated in a CMOS architecture. Indeed, in addition to the expected high sensitivity and superior signal quality, such nanowire sensors could be mass manufactured at reasonable costs, and readily integrated into electronic diagnostic devices to facilitate bed-site diagnostics and personalized medicine. Moreover, their small size makes them ideal candidates for future implanted sensing devices. While promising biosensing experiments based on silicon nanowire field-effect transistors have been reported, real-life applications still require improved control, together with a detailed understanding of the basic sensing mechanisms. For instance, it is crucial to optimize the geometry of the wire, a still rather unexplored aspect up to now, as well as its surface functionalization or its selectivity to the targeted analytes.
This project seeks to develop a modular, scalable and integrateable sensor platform for the electronic detection of analytes in solution. The idea is to integrate silicon nanowire field-effect transistors as a sensor array and combine them with state-of-the-art microfabricated interface electronics as well as with microfluidic channels for liquid handling. Such sensors have the potential to be mass manufactured at reasonable costs, allowing their integration as the active sensor part in electronic point-of-care diagnostic devices to facilitate, for instance, bed-side diagnostics and personalized medicine. Another important field is systems biology, where many substances need to be quantitatively detected in parallel at very low concentrations: in these situations, the platform being developed fulfills the requirements ideally and will have a strong impact and provide new insights, e.g. into the metabolic processes of cells, organisms or organs.
This project targets the development of novel pocket X-ray sources and X-ray direct detectors that will be combined in a distributed network to solve important tasks, for example in the field of security, by ensuring reliable and real-time monitoring of failure sensitive parts in large manufacturing plants or in public transportation.
The miniaturized X-ray sources are based on multi-wall carbon nanotube (CNT) cold electron emitters and advanced microsystems technology. The electron field emission properties of CNTs, with their high current densities, make them prime candidates for cold emitter cathodes. Using CNT cold electron emitters will make it possible to miniaturize the whole X-ray source. Additionally, as opposed to classical thermionic emission, field electron emission of the CNT is voltage-controlled which allows for high modulation frequencies up to GHz level. The X-ray direct detectors in turn are based on crystalline germanium absorption layers grown directly on a CMOS sensor chip yielding high resolution and high sensitivity X-ray detectors. Single photon detection will allow for a significant improvement of contrast for applications in security, health care and nondestructive testing.
This project seeks to design innovative tools to measure in vivo biomechanical parameters of joint prostheses, orthopaedic implants, bones and ligaments. These tools, partly implanted, partly external, will record and analyze relevant information in order to improve medical treatments. An implant module includes sensors in order to measure the forces, temperature sensors to measure the interface frictions, magneto-resistance sensors to measure the 3D orientation of the knee joint as well as accelerometers to measure stem micro-motion and impacts. An external module, fixed on the patient.s body segments, includes electronic components to power and to communicate with the implant, as well as a set of sensors for measurements that can be realized externally.
This equipment is designed to help the surgeon with the alignment or positioning phase during surgery. After surgery, by providing excessive wear and micro-motion information about the prosthesis, it will allow to detect any early migration and potentially avoid later failure. During rehabilitation, it will provide useful outcomes to evaluate in vivo joint function. The tools provided can also be implanted during any joint surgery in order to give the physician the information needed to diagnose future disease such as ligament insufficiency, osteoarthritis or prevent further accident. The proposed nanosystems are set to improve the efficiency of healthcare, which is both a benefit to the patient and to society. Although the scientific and technical developments proposed in this project can be applied to all orthopaedic implants, the technological platform which is being built as a demonstrator is limited to the case of knee prosthesis. In addition, by reaching the minimum size achievable thanks to clever packaging techniques and also by reducing, or even removing, the cumbersome battery, it paves the way for a new generation of autonomous implantable medical devices.
There is an increasing demand for sensitive, selective, fast and portable detectors for trace components in gases and liquids, e.g. due to increasing concerns about atmospheric pollutants, and a need for improved medical screening capabilities for early detection of diseases and drug abuse. In that context, the project IrSens aims at building a versatile platform based on optical spectroscopy in the near and midinfrared range. Indeed, techniques based on optical absorption offer the possibility to realize a non-invasive and highly sensitive detection platform. It allows to probe the vibrational frequencies of the targeted molecules - most of which are located in the near and mid-infrared range, and to obtain an unambiguous signature of the investigated gas or liquid.
The idea is to create a photonic sensor platform with high performance and reliability which will leverage on the new source, detector and interaction cell technologies to create a new sensor element with vastly improved performance and lowered cost. These improvements will be demonstrated further by the incorporation into two pilot applications, the first one aiming at the demonstration of sensing in the gas phase, the second one in the liquid phase.
The document discusses a research project on 3D stacked chip architectures and interlayer cooling, including developing through-silicon vias for vertical electrical connections, using two-phase refrigerant cooling to remove heat from chip stacks more effectively than backside cooling, and experimental work on microchannel heat sinks, boiling visualization, and bubble dynamics simulation using an arbitrary Lagrangian-Eulerian technique.
There is nowadays a growing need for sensing devices offering rapid and portable analytical functionality in real-time as well as massively parallel capabilities with very high sensitivity at the molecular level. Such devices are essential to facilitate research and foster advances in fields such as drug discovery, proteomics, medical diagnostics, systems biology or environmental monitoring.
In this context, an ideal solution is an ion-sensitive field-effect transistor sensor platform based on silicon nanowires to be integrated in a CMOS architecture. Indeed, in addition to the expected high sensitivity and superior signal quality, such nanowire sensors could be mass manufactured at reasonable costs, and readily integrated into electronic diagnostic devices to facilitate bed-site diagnostics and personalized medicine. Moreover, their small size makes them ideal candidates for future implanted sensing devices. While promising biosensing experiments based on silicon nanowire field-effect transistors have been reported, real-life applications still require improved control, together with a detailed understanding of the basic sensing mechanisms. For instance, it is crucial to optimize the geometry of the wire, a still rather unexplored aspect up to now, as well as its surface functionalization or its selectivity to the targeted analytes.
This project seeks to develop a modular, scalable and integrateable sensor platform for the electronic detection of analytes in solution. The idea is to integrate silicon nanowire field-effect transistors as a sensor array and combine them with state-of-the-art microfabricated interface electronics as well as with microfluidic channels for liquid handling. Such sensors have the potential to be mass manufactured at reasonable costs, allowing their integration as the active sensor part in electronic point-of-care diagnostic devices to facilitate, for instance, bed-side diagnostics and personalized medicine. Another important field is systems biology, where many substances need to be quantitatively detected in parallel at very low concentrations: in these situations, the platform being developed fulfills the requirements ideally and will have a strong impact and provide new insights, e.g. into the metabolic processes of cells, organisms or organs.
The document summarizes a project called LiveSense that aims to develop an autonomous cell-based biosensor microsystem for environmental monitoring. It discusses using various cell models like bacterial cells and mammalian cells as biosensors in microbioreactor formats. Different readout methods are explored to measure cell response like impedance, fluorescence, and contractility. The project involves multiple universities and aims to integrate the cell-based biosensors, microfluidic systems, and sensors to demonstrate a prototype for applications in toxicology screening and environmental sensing.
This document discusses vertical integration of ultrafast semiconductor lasers for wafer-scale mass production. It outlines research on optically pumped vertical external cavity surface emitting lasers (VECSELs) and modelocked integrated external cavity surface emitting lasers (MIXSELs) for applications requiring compact ultrafast lasers. Key highlights include a 6.4 W modelocked MIXSEL chip operating at 960 nm, a 1 W femtosecond VECSEL at 960 nm, and a 2.62 W continuous wave VECSEL realized at 1550 nm. The goal is wafer-scale integration of ultrafast semiconductor lasers for applications such as telecommunications, microprocessing, and biophotonics.
Sensors are becoming ubiquitous in our lives and possible applications are countless. Micro and nanotechnologies are the natural choice for enabling complex sensor nodes, as they are small (thus unobtrusive), cheap and low power. Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are a perfect example of how nanosystems offer features unachievable with microsystems: their outstanding structural, mechanical and electronic properties have immediately resulted in numerous device demonstrators from transistors, to physical and chemical sensors, and actuators. A key idea of the project is to combine elements from the fundamental knowledge base on the physics of carbon nanotubes, gathered in the past several years, and the fundamental engineering sciences in the area of micro/nano-electromechanical systems, to develop novel devices and processes based on CNTs.
Specificaly, it seeks to demonstrate concepts and devices for ultra-low power, highly miniaturized functional blocks for sensing and electronics. Due to their small mass and high stiffness, doubly clamped CNTs can exhibit huge resonant frequencies. These are carbon nanotube resonators which, as recently demonstrated or predicted theoretically, can reach the multi-GHz range, can be tuned via straining over a wide range of frequency, offer an unprecedented sensitivity to strain or mass loading, exhibit high quality factors, and all these with a very low power consumption.
Recent observed environmental changes as well as projections in the fourth assessment report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change shed light on likely dramatic consequences of a changing mountain cryosphere following climate change. Some very destructive geological processes are triggered or intensified, influencing the stability of slopes and possibly inducing landslides. Unfortunately, the interaction between these complex processes is poorly understood. This project addresses the key issues in response to such changing conditons: monitoring and warning systems for the spatial and temporal detection of newly forming hazards, as well as extending the quantitative understanding of these changing natural systems and our predictive capabilities.
The principle is to use solar energy, collected on home roofs, which is then used to electrolyze water in order to produce hydrogen and oxygen. These gases are compressed and stored locally to match the gap between supply and demand. Hydrogen and oxygen are filled in adhoc car reservoirs, and subsequently transposed to electricity for fuel cell driven cars. Such a demonstrator system can already be built today; however the economic viability of the project depends on disruptive innovation based upon our capacity to face and resolve very demanding scientific and technical challenges in the years to follow. One of the main issues in this coherent effort is the optimization of the hydrogen production and usage chain. Several major steps, both in science and engineering, are needed to achieve the commercial exploitation of the overall concept.
This project investigates the challenges in mixed signal platforms, such as those embedded in biomedical electronics, micro-systems, sensor networks and wireless communications, from both device and systems perspective. Demonstrators will be developed that cover generic sensor interface/data acquisition, passive telemetry, wireless body area network, wireless sensor networking and wireless wide area networks. The achievements will benefit other Nano-Tera projects focusing on the sensor/actuator side of microsystems, as well as wireless communications SoCs that will challenge the state-of-the-art in integration level, versatility and sophistication of nano CMOS systems.
This project is about further developing probe array techniques for life science applications, notably in the context of cancer research. The consortium shows the balance between experts in sensing technology as well as oncology.
This project aims to considerably improve cryptography on both the key distribution level and the encryption level. Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) is a secure way to generate and distribute keys, which is based on the fundamental laws of quantum mechanics. However, existing systems are too slow. The new QKD system will be capable of producing keys at 1 Mbps rate, which means it will allow 1 MHz OTP encryption for high-level applications.
The core of the system is an integrated chip, the NutriChip, which, as a demonstrator of an artificial and miniaturized gastrointestinal tract, will be able to probe the health potential of dairy food samples, using a minimal biomarker set identified through in vivo and in vitro studies. The project will develop innovative CMOS circuits at the nano-scale for high signal-to-noise ratio optical detection and propose a special microfluidic system closely integrating cell-based materials within the chip.
The NutriChip will be tested for screening and selection of dairy products with specific health-promoting properties, in particular immunomodulatory properties. The CMOS detection chip will be used to image down to single immune cells. For the biochemical validation of the NutriChip platform, the response of the immune cells upon the application of food will be examined by monitoring the Toll-like receptors 2 and 4, key molecules bridging metabolism and immuno-regulation in nutrition.
The document describes research on developing a fully implantable system for continuous monitoring of multiple human metabolic conditions. Key challenges include miniaturization to a cylinder less than 2mm in diameter and 20mm long, biocompatibility, reliable sensing of targets like glucose, pH and temperature, and low-power electronics for data processing and transmission. The proposed system uses a modular platform-based design with customizable probe-functionalized electrodes, nanostructured to enhance sensitivity, and electrochemical sensing principles to detect targets. Prototypes demonstrated remote monitoring of glucose, lactate and ATP levels with sensitivity in the pA/mM range and detection limits of hundreds of micromolar.
This document describes the Intelligent Integrated Systems for Personalized Medicine (ISyPeM) project. The project aims to develop a platform for computer-assisted real-time dose adjustment of long-term drug therapies through personalized medicine approaches. In the short term, the project will focus on HIV therapies, immunosuppression for organ transplants, and anticancer therapies. The platform will integrate biosensors, algorithms, and low-power electronics to provide automated drug monitoring and delivery.
GraphSummit Singapore | The Art of the Possible with Graph - Q2 2024Neo4j
Neha Bajwa, Vice President of Product Marketing, Neo4j
Join us as we explore breakthrough innovations enabled by interconnected data and AI. Discover firsthand how organizations use relationships in data to uncover contextual insights and solve our most pressing challenges – from optimizing supply chains, detecting fraud, and improving customer experiences to accelerating drug discoveries.
Communications Mining Series - Zero to Hero - Session 1DianaGray10
This session provides introduction to UiPath Communication Mining, importance and platform overview. You will acquire a good understand of the phases in Communication Mining as we go over the platform with you. Topics covered:
• Communication Mining Overview
• Why is it important?
• How can it help today’s business and the benefits
• Phases in Communication Mining
• Demo on Platform overview
• Q/A
In the rapidly evolving landscape of technologies, XML continues to play a vital role in structuring, storing, and transporting data across diverse systems. The recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) present new methodologies for enhancing XML development workflows, introducing efficiency, automation, and intelligent capabilities. This presentation will outline the scope and perspective of utilizing AI in XML development. The potential benefits and the possible pitfalls will be highlighted, providing a balanced view of the subject.
We will explore the capabilities of AI in understanding XML markup languages and autonomously creating structured XML content. Additionally, we will examine the capacity of AI to enrich plain text with appropriate XML markup. Practical examples and methodological guidelines will be provided to elucidate how AI can be effectively prompted to interpret and generate accurate XML markup.
Further emphasis will be placed on the role of AI in developing XSLT, or schemas such as XSD and Schematron. We will address the techniques and strategies adopted to create prompts for generating code, explaining code, or refactoring the code, and the results achieved.
The discussion will extend to how AI can be used to transform XML content. In particular, the focus will be on the use of AI XPath extension functions in XSLT, Schematron, Schematron Quick Fixes, or for XML content refactoring.
The presentation aims to deliver a comprehensive overview of AI usage in XML development, providing attendees with the necessary knowledge to make informed decisions. Whether you’re at the early stages of adopting AI or considering integrating it in advanced XML development, this presentation will cover all levels of expertise.
By highlighting the potential advantages and challenges of integrating AI with XML development tools and languages, the presentation seeks to inspire thoughtful conversation around the future of XML development. We’ll not only delve into the technical aspects of AI-powered XML development but also discuss practical implications and possible future directions.
Building RAG with self-deployed Milvus vector database and Snowpark Container...Zilliz
This talk will give hands-on advice on building RAG applications with an open-source Milvus database deployed as a docker container. We will also introduce the integration of Milvus with Snowpark Container Services.
GraphSummit Singapore | The Future of Agility: Supercharging Digital Transfor...Neo4j
Leonard Jayamohan, Partner & Generative AI Lead, Deloitte
This keynote will reveal how Deloitte leverages Neo4j’s graph power for groundbreaking digital twin solutions, achieving a staggering 100x performance boost. Discover the essential role knowledge graphs play in successful generative AI implementations. Plus, get an exclusive look at an innovative Neo4j + Generative AI solution Deloitte is developing in-house.
Cosa hanno in comune un mattoncino Lego e la backdoor XZ?Speck&Tech
ABSTRACT: A prima vista, un mattoncino Lego e la backdoor XZ potrebbero avere in comune il fatto di essere entrambi blocchi di costruzione, o dipendenze di progetti creativi e software. La realtà è che un mattoncino Lego e il caso della backdoor XZ hanno molto di più di tutto ciò in comune.
Partecipate alla presentazione per immergervi in una storia di interoperabilità, standard e formati aperti, per poi discutere del ruolo importante che i contributori hanno in una comunità open source sostenibile.
BIO: Sostenitrice del software libero e dei formati standard e aperti. È stata un membro attivo dei progetti Fedora e openSUSE e ha co-fondato l'Associazione LibreItalia dove è stata coinvolta in diversi eventi, migrazioni e formazione relativi a LibreOffice. In precedenza ha lavorato a migrazioni e corsi di formazione su LibreOffice per diverse amministrazioni pubbliche e privati. Da gennaio 2020 lavora in SUSE come Software Release Engineer per Uyuni e SUSE Manager e quando non segue la sua passione per i computer e per Geeko coltiva la sua curiosità per l'astronomia (da cui deriva il suo nickname deneb_alpha).
Introducing Milvus Lite: Easy-to-Install, Easy-to-Use vector database for you...Zilliz
Join us to introduce Milvus Lite, a vector database that can run on notebooks and laptops, share the same API with Milvus, and integrate with every popular GenAI framework. This webinar is perfect for developers seeking easy-to-use, well-integrated vector databases for their GenAI apps.
Observability Concepts EVERY Developer Should Know -- DeveloperWeek Europe.pdfPaige Cruz
Monitoring and observability aren’t traditionally found in software curriculums and many of us cobble this knowledge together from whatever vendor or ecosystem we were first introduced to and whatever is a part of your current company’s observability stack.
While the dev and ops silo continues to crumble….many organizations still relegate monitoring & observability as the purview of ops, infra and SRE teams. This is a mistake - achieving a highly observable system requires collaboration up and down the stack.
I, a former op, would like to extend an invitation to all application developers to join the observability party will share these foundational concepts to build on:
“An Outlook of the Ongoing and Future Relationship between Blockchain Technologies and Process-aware Information Systems.” Invited talk at the joint workshop on Blockchain for Information Systems (BC4IS) and Blockchain for Trusted Data Sharing (B4TDS), co-located with with the 36th International Conference on Advanced Information Systems Engineering (CAiSE), 3 June 2024, Limassol, Cyprus.
Enchancing adoption of Open Source Libraries. A case study on Albumentations.AIVladimir Iglovikov, Ph.D.
Presented by Vladimir Iglovikov:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/iglovikov/
- https://x.com/viglovikov
- https://www.instagram.com/ternaus/
This presentation delves into the journey of Albumentations.ai, a highly successful open-source library for data augmentation.
Created out of a necessity for superior performance in Kaggle competitions, Albumentations has grown to become a widely used tool among data scientists and machine learning practitioners.
This case study covers various aspects, including:
People: The contributors and community that have supported Albumentations.
Metrics: The success indicators such as downloads, daily active users, GitHub stars, and financial contributions.
Challenges: The hurdles in monetizing open-source projects and measuring user engagement.
Development Practices: Best practices for creating, maintaining, and scaling open-source libraries, including code hygiene, CI/CD, and fast iteration.
Community Building: Strategies for making adoption easy, iterating quickly, and fostering a vibrant, engaged community.
Marketing: Both online and offline marketing tactics, focusing on real, impactful interactions and collaborations.
Mental Health: Maintaining balance and not feeling pressured by user demands.
Key insights include the importance of automation, making the adoption process seamless, and leveraging offline interactions for marketing. The presentation also emphasizes the need for continuous small improvements and building a friendly, inclusive community that contributes to the project's growth.
Vladimir Iglovikov brings his extensive experience as a Kaggle Grandmaster, ex-Staff ML Engineer at Lyft, sharing valuable lessons and practical advice for anyone looking to enhance the adoption of their open-source projects.
Explore more about Albumentations and join the community at:
GitHub: https://github.com/albumentations-team/albumentations
Website: https://albumentations.ai/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/100504475
Twitter: https://x.com/albumentations
Goodbye Windows 11: Make Way for Nitrux Linux 3.5.0!SOFTTECHHUB
As the digital landscape continually evolves, operating systems play a critical role in shaping user experiences and productivity. The launch of Nitrux Linux 3.5.0 marks a significant milestone, offering a robust alternative to traditional systems such as Windows 11. This article delves into the essence of Nitrux Linux 3.5.0, exploring its unique features, advantages, and how it stands as a compelling choice for both casual users and tech enthusiasts.
Unlock the Future of Search with MongoDB Atlas_ Vector Search Unleashed.pdfMalak Abu Hammad
Discover how MongoDB Atlas and vector search technology can revolutionize your application's search capabilities. This comprehensive presentation covers:
* What is Vector Search?
* Importance and benefits of vector search
* Practical use cases across various industries
* Step-by-step implementation guide
* Live demos with code snippets
* Enhancing LLM capabilities with vector search
* Best practices and optimization strategies
Perfect for developers, AI enthusiasts, and tech leaders. Learn how to leverage MongoDB Atlas to deliver highly relevant, context-aware search results, transforming your data retrieval process. Stay ahead in tech innovation and maximize the potential of your applications.
#MongoDB #VectorSearch #AI #SemanticSearch #TechInnovation #DataScience #LLM #MachineLearning #SearchTechnology
UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 6DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 6. In this session, we will cover Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI.
UiPath Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI webinar offers an in-depth exploration of leveraging cutting-edge technologies for test automation within the UiPath platform. Attendees will delve into the integration of generative AI, a test automation solution, with Open AI advanced natural language processing capabilities.
Throughout the session, participants will discover how this synergy empowers testers to automate repetitive tasks, enhance testing accuracy, and expedite the software testing life cycle. Topics covered include the seamless integration process, practical use cases, and the benefits of harnessing AI-driven automation for UiPath testing initiatives. By attending this webinar, testers, and automation professionals can gain valuable insights into harnessing the power of AI to optimize their test automation workflows within the UiPath ecosystem, ultimately driving efficiency and quality in software development processes.
What will you get from this session?
1. Insights into integrating generative AI.
2. Understanding how this integration enhances test automation within the UiPath platform
3. Practical demonstrations
4. Exploration of real-world use cases illustrating the benefits of AI-driven test automation for UiPath
Topics covered:
What is generative AI
Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI.
UiPath integration with generative AI
Speaker:
Deepak Rai, Automation Practice Lead, Boundaryless Group and UiPath MVP
Essentials of Automations: The Art of Triggers and Actions in FMESafe Software
In this second installment of our Essentials of Automations webinar series, we’ll explore the landscape of triggers and actions, guiding you through the nuances of authoring and adapting workspaces for seamless automations. Gain an understanding of the full spectrum of triggers and actions available in FME, empowering you to enhance your workspaces for efficient automation.
We’ll kick things off by showcasing the most commonly used event-based triggers, introducing you to various automation workflows like manual triggers, schedules, directory watchers, and more. Plus, see how these elements play out in real scenarios.
Whether you’re tweaking your current setup or building from the ground up, this session will arm you with the tools and insights needed to transform your FME usage into a powerhouse of productivity. Join us to discover effective strategies that simplify complex processes, enhancing your productivity and transforming your data management practices with FME. Let’s turn complexity into clarity and make your workspaces work wonders!
For the full video of this presentation, please visit: https://www.edge-ai-vision.com/2024/06/building-and-scaling-ai-applications-with-the-nx-ai-manager-a-presentation-from-network-optix/
Robin van Emden, Senior Director of Data Science at Network Optix, presents the “Building and Scaling AI Applications with the Nx AI Manager,” tutorial at the May 2024 Embedded Vision Summit.
In this presentation, van Emden covers the basics of scaling edge AI solutions using the Nx tool kit. He emphasizes the process of developing AI models and deploying them globally. He also showcases the conversion of AI models and the creation of effective edge AI pipelines, with a focus on pre-processing, model conversion, selecting the appropriate inference engine for the target hardware and post-processing.
van Emden shows how Nx can simplify the developer’s life and facilitate a rapid transition from concept to production-ready applications.He provides valuable insights into developing scalable and efficient edge AI solutions, with a strong focus on practical implementation.
“Building and Scaling AI Applications with the Nx AI Manager,” a Presentation...
Selfsys
1. Fluidic mediated self‐assembly for complex,
hybrid micro/nanosystems
J. Brugger, A. Martinoli, N. Spencer, B. Nelson,
H. Wolf, H. Knapp, L. Sciboz
SELFSYS - Fluidic-mediated self-assembly for hybrid functional micro/nanosystems
2. Assembly challenge of N/MEMS
Today The challenge of tomorrow
• Many different kinds of • Finding a way to assemble the
micro/nano devices, MEMS, bricks into functional
S&A, CMOS, OLED, etc micro/nano-systems
SELFSYS - Fluidic-mediated self-assembly for hybrid functional micro/nanosystems 2
3. SoA for integrating multifunctional N/MEMS
• Co-integration (if possible)
• Separate fabrication followed by joining
• Wafer Bonding; Tape automatic bonding
• Pick & Place; Robotic assembly
• Challenge for highly miniaturized systems
• Challenge for very large numbers of components
• SELFSYS: Contribute with enabling manufacturing for
future micro-assembly applications
SELFSYS - Fluidic-mediated self-assembly for hybrid functional micro/nanosystems 3
4. Fluidic mediated self-assembly
• Known concept in R&D
• Using capillary forces to align components
• At the interface of liquids
• First industrial examples emerging
Hydrophobic area Lubricant
Srinivasan, Boehringer, Mastrangeli, van Hof, Lambert
U Washington, Seattle IMEC, Belgium
SELFSYS - Fluidic-mediated self-assembly for hybrid functional micro/nanosystems 4
8. Loic Jacot‐Descombes
Cathrein Hückstädt
Jonas Wienen
Maurizio Gullo
(ETHZ)
(EPFL)
(CSEM)
(EPFL)
Didi Xu
(ETHZ)
Deepak Kumar
M. Mastrangeli
(ETHZ)
(EPFL)
V. Nagaiyanallur
GMermoud
(EPFL)
(ETHZ)
M/NEMS: J. Brugger (EPFL), Distributed systems: A. Martinoli (EPFL), Surface
chemistry: N. Spencer (ETHZ), Nano-Robotics: B. Nelson (ETHZ), Microfluidics: H.
Knapp (CSEM), Self assembly: H. Wolf (IBM), RFID: L. Sciboz (icare Sion);
add-on SELFSYS+: Ch: Hierold, D. Poulikakos (ETHZ)
SELFSYS - Fluidic-mediated self-assembly for hybrid functional micro/nanosystems 8
9. Progress within SELFYS
• MEMS part fabrication
• Surface functionalization
• In-liquid self-assembly experiments
• Field induced assembly
• Template induced assembly
• Modeling RFID chip
Gold bump
+ + +
–––
V
~
antenna
SELFSYS - Fluidic-mediated self-assembly for hybrid functional micro/nanosystems 9
10. Progress within SELFYS
• MEMS part fabrication
• Surface functionalization
• In-liquid self-assembly experiments
• Field induced assembly
• Template induced assembly
• Modeling RFID chip
Gold bump
+ + +
–––
V
~
antenna
SELFSYS - Fluidic-mediated self-assembly for hybrid functional micro/nanosystems 10
11. Investigated shapes
Main Expected Expected
Shape: Scheme: Picture:
material: advantages: disadvantages :
Disc not restricted
1 SU‐8 low SA yield
slices to pairs
easy assembly
Flat
2 SU‐8 fabrication possible on
cylinders
and handling opposite side
Rounded higher
3 SU‐8
cylinders pairing yield
Half‐ SU‐8 or even higher smaller volume
4
spheres Ormocomp yield in SA (cavity)
SELFSYS - Fluidic-mediated self-assembly for hybrid functional micro/nanosystems 11
12. Self-assembly of SU-8 cylinders
At water – Si oil interface: At water surface:
At the bottom: After water evaporated:
SELFSYS - Fluidic-mediated self-assembly for hybrid functional micro/nanosystems 12
13. Fabrication of SU-8 microcapsules
SELFSYS - Fluidic-mediated self-assembly for hybrid functional micro/nanosystems
14. Fabrication of Bi-color SU-8 cylinders
SEM images of the cylinders before release Optical image of un‐specific assembled parts in DI
(diameter ~ 100 um and height ~100 um) water after stirring.
SELFSYS - Fluidic-mediated self-assembly for hybrid functional micro/nanosystems
15. Surface functionality for specific assembly
Yield(assembled/total): ~ 65 %
SELFSYS - Fluidic-mediated self-assembly for hybrid functional micro/nanosystems
16. Surface Modification of SU8
Plasma treatment:
CA 70‐80 deg
CA < 10 deg
SELFSYS - Fluidic-mediated self-assembly for hybrid functional micro/nanosystems 16
18. Half-sphere shape by inkjetting
D
Angle max at the edge: ν = CA + 180° ‐ ф
100 um
SELFSYS - Fluidic-mediated self-assembly for hybrid functional micro/nanosystems
20. Force Curves / Teflon Coated Tip and Sample
movement parameter value
tip # curves 500 None or only very small and unstable
# positions 100 attracting force could be observed
teflon
speed 0.5 Hz for the Teflon coated tip and sample
DI water
rest time on sample 0.5 s measurements
sample
temperature 22°C
humidity 33%
Force Curve Adhesion Force
DI water
Sample
retractive
snap out
SELFSYS - Fluidic-mediated self-assembly for hybrid functional micro/nanosystems
21. Forces between surfaces / summary
Material Attraction Force Adhesion force Material E2 E1 dE
DDT 6e-6 nN/nm^2 3.8e-4 nN/nm^2 DDT 1.16 mN 0.29 mN 0.87 mN
Carbon 3e-5 nN/nm^2 4e-4 nN/nm^2 Carbon 1.23 mN 0.31 mN 0.92 mN
Teflon 0 nN/nm^2 1e-4 nN/nm^2 Teflon 0.31 mN 0.08 mN 0.23 mN
•Hydrophobic interaction forces could be
1.60E+06
Ring
quantitatively assessed by AFM.
1.40E+06
1.20E+06
Goal
Multi ring E2
1.00E+06
•Carbon and DDT show similar adhesion
Force
8.00E+05
force.
6.00E+05
dE
4.00E+05
•Carbon better suited for micro fabrication.
2.00E+05
E1
0.00E+00
‐60 ‐40 ‐20 0 20 40 60
Alignment [um]
SELFSYS - Fluidic-mediated self-assembly for hybrid functional micro/nanosystems
22. Progress within SELFSYS
• MEMS part fabrication
• Surface functionalization
• In-liquid self-assembly experiments
• Field induced assembly
• Template induced assembly
• Modeling RFID chip
Gold bump
+ + +
–––
V
~
antenna
SELFSYS - Fluidic-mediated self-assembly for hybrid functional micro/nanosystems 22
23. 3 stage fluidic assembly system
1. Preparation - Transfer of parts into
functional fluid
2. Assembly - Agitation of particles to drive
self-assembly
3. Sorting - Sorting out and transferring back Supply fluid cycle
not correctly assembled parts Sedimentation filter
Reaction
Container for chamber
assembled parts
Functional fluid cycle
Sorter
SELFSYS - Fluidic-mediated self-assembly for hybrid functional micro/nanosystems
24. Reaction chamber
Chamber size: 1 cm diameter Glass unit
Outlet (filtered)
Inlet and filtered outlet (laser cut) Filter
within
Piezo-actuation sealing
RC‐Core
Change in amplitude/frequency Outlet
Inlet
Shear forces at bubbles
Bubbles moving around PDMS ‐
Sealing
US‐transducers
SELFSYS - Fluidic-mediated self-assembly for hybrid functional micro/nanosystems
25. Progress within SELFSYS
• MEMS part fabrication
• Surface functionalization
• In-liquid self-assembly experiments
• Field induced assembly
• Template induced assembly
• Modeling RFID chip
Gold bump
+ + +
–––
V
~
antenna
SELFSYS - Fluidic-mediated self-assembly for hybrid functional micro/nanosystems 25
26. Field assisted assembly
Dielectrophoretic assisted Octomag motion of
assembly magnetic SU-8 flaps
• RFID chips (mCHIP/Hitachi) • Magnetic nanoparticle in
in liquid. photo-patternable SU-8
• Micro-chips with unique
codes
RFID chip
Gold bump
+ + +
–––
V
antenna
SELFSYS - Fluidic-mediated self-assembly for hybrid functional micro/nanosystems
27. Progress within SELFSYS
• MEMS part fabrication
• Surface functionalization
• In-liquid self-assembly experiments
• Field induced assembly
• Template induced assembly
• Modeling RFID chip
Gold bump
+ + +
–––
V
~
antenna
SELFSYS - Fluidic-mediated self-assembly for hybrid functional micro/nanosystems 27
28. Multi-scale modeling
Can we devise a unique methodological framework for modeling and controlling
these self‐assembling systems, across length‐scales?
2D 2D 3D
Robotic building block MEMS building block
5cm ALICE robot Typical size 50 to 500 um
Typical size: 2 centimeters
Swarm Typical swarm size: 10^2 to
Typical swarm size: a few dozen
Power to move 10^3 units
units
Simple on board Passive units: only local
Active units: sensing and actuation
intelligence interactions»»
Capillary and magnetic forces»»
Collective behavior Hydrophobic forces»»
Stochastic, fluidic control (pump)
Stochastic, fluidic control
(piezo)
SELFSYS - Fluidic-mediated self-assembly for hybrid functional micro/nanosystems 28
29. Modeling Distributed Systems
Macroscopic 1: rate equations, mean field
approach, whole population
Abstraction
Common metrics
Macroscopic 2: Chemical Reaction Network,
stochastic simulations
Microscopic 1: Monte Carlo model, 1 robot = 1
agent, non-spatial
Microscopic 2: Agent-Based model, 1 robot = 1
agent, spatial
Experimental time
Define physical parameters suitable for
simulation of distributed, self-organizing
(micro) systems
SELFSYS - Fluidic-mediated self-assembly for hybrid functional micro/nanosystems 29
30. Modeling / simulation
• 2-body motion / • 100-bodies
encounter
Material Attraction Force Adhesion force
DDT 6e-6 nN/nm^2 3.8e-4 nN/nm^2
Carbon 3e-5 nN/nm^2 4e-4 nN/nm^2
Teflon 0 nN/nm^2 1e-4 nN/nm^2
SELFSYS - Fluidic-mediated self-assembly for hybrid functional micro/nanosystems 30
31. Add-on tasks SELFSYS+
• Magnetic particles embedded in SU-8*
• DNA coating on microcapsules
• Thermal modeling**
• enhance control of assembly/separation
a) directionality b) selectivity c) reversibility
Para‐
magnetic
capsule
T>Tm B=on Mix=on T<Tm B=on Mix=off T>Tm B=off Mix=on
* add‐on partner Ch. Hierold
** add‐on partner D. Poulikakos/J. Thome
SELFSYS - Fluidic-mediated self-assembly for hybrid functional micro/nanosystems
32. Summary & Outlook
MEMS Modeling Fluidic assembly system
100 um
Controlled liquid‐release
Hollow capsules Capsule disassembly
opening
T>Tm B=off Mix=on
SELFSYS - Fluidic-mediated self-assembly for hybrid functional micro/nanosystems 32
33. Loic Jacot‐Descombes
Cathrein Hückstädt
Jonas Wienen
Maurizio Gullo
(ETHZ)
(EPFL)
(CSEM)
(EPFL)
Didi Xu
(ETHZ)
Deepak Kumar
M. Mastrangeli
(ETHZ)
(EPFL)
V. Nagaiyanallur
GMermoud
(EPFL)
(ETHZ)
M/NEMS: J. Brugger (EPFL), Distributed systems: A. Martinoli (EPFL), Surface
chemistry: N. Spencer (ETHZ), Nano-Robotics: B. Nelson (ETHZ), Microfluidics: H.
Knapp (CSEM), Self assembly: H. Wolf (IBM), RFID: L. Sciboz (icare Sion);
add-on SELFSYS+: Ch: Hierold, D. Poulikakos (ETHZ)
SELFSYS - Fluidic-mediated self-assembly for hybrid functional micro/nanosystems 33
34. Liquid release from micro-capsule
Self‐assembled Blue ink encapsulated Ink released
SELFSYS - Fluidic-mediated self-assembly for hybrid functional micro/nanosystems 34
35. Hollow SU-8 microcapsules
Side view
Top view
13 drops… overflow
SELFSYS - Fluidic-mediated self-assembly for hybrid functional micro/nanosystems
36. Functionalization of SU-8 surface
PDDA
PSS
The charge characteristics are tested by dispersing SiO2 particles
Poly(diallyldimethylammonium chloride)(PDDA) – positively charged surface
Poly styrene sulfonate (PSS) – negatively charged surface
SELFSYS - Fluidic-mediated self-assembly for hybrid functional micro/nanosystems
37. Microdrop printing of functional material
Polymer Microlenses
Fakfouri MNS 2009 Luminescent NCs
Kim Small 2009
Printing on Hot‐Surface Bio‐Printing
Lee APL 2007 Pataky in prep
SELFSYS - Fluidic-mediated self-assembly for hybrid functional micro/nanosystems
39. Force Curves / Carbon Coated Tip and Sample
Attraction Force
movement
parameter value
tip # curves 500
carbon # positions 100
DI water speed 0.5 Hz
sample rest time on sample 0.5 s
temperature 22°C
Force Curve
humidity 33%
DI water
attractive
snap in Adhesion Force
Sample
retractive
snap out
SELFSYS - Fluidic-mediated self-assembly for hybrid functional micro/nanosystems
40. Force Curves / DDT Coated Tip and Sample
Adhesion Force C A
A DDT
DI water
Fresh tip / sample
B
B C
DI water DDT DDT
DI water
Displacement of DDT Rearrangement of DDT
Sung et al, Appl. Phys.
A 81, 109–114 (2005)
SELFSYS - Fluidic-mediated self-assembly for hybrid functional micro/nanosystems
41. Modeling SA across scales
~ m ~ cm
SelfSys Lily
SELFSYS - Fluidic-mediated self-assembly for hybrid functional micro/nanosystems