Microelectromechanical system

<hardware> (MEMS) The integration of mechanical structures (moving parts) with microelectronics.

MEMS devices are "custom" designed for a purpose which requires a mechanical action to be controlled by a computer.

Applications include sensors, medical devices, process controls.

(http://mems.mcnc.org/).

See also nanotechnology.

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