Silicon cilia: micromachines
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Researchers at Tokyo University's Institute of Industrial Science are developing microplastic hairs to move parts inside silicon chips. Research on this application of ciliary motion to microelectronics is detailed.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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Microelectronics grows up
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Developments in producing microelectronics components such as 3D nanofabrication are examined in detail.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2001
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Last chance for micromachines
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The potential of microsystems may be realized after a loing period of research.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2000
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