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Topics: Design theory , Artificial intelligence , Computational methods , Decision making , Design automation , Design education , Product development

Flexibility and Reuse in Design

Modularization Method for Adaptable Products

Lieke Arts, Magdalena K. Chmarra, Tetsuo Tomiyama

IDETC-CIE 2008; 193-202doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2008-49338

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View Articletitled, Modularization Method for Adaptable Products

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Topics: Complex systems , Design , Design methodology , Engineers

An Approach to Quantifying Design Flexibility for Mass Customization in Early Design Stages

Phil Cormier, Andrew Olewnik, Kemper Lewis

IDETC-CIE 2008; 203-216doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2008-49343

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View Articletitled, An Approach to Quantifying Design Flexibility for Mass Customization in Early Design Stages

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Topics: Design , Preferences

Industrial Case Studies in Product Flexibility for Future Evolution: An Application and Evaluation of Design Guidelines

Andrew H. Tilstra, Peter B. Backlund, Carolyn C. Seepersad, Kristin L. Wood

IDETC-CIE 2008; 217-230doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2008-49370

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View Articletitled, Industrial Case Studies in Product Flexibility for Future Evolution: An Application and Evaluation of Design Guidelines

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Topics: Design , Welding , Testing , High pressure (Physics) , Performance

Copulas for Demand Estimation for Portfolio Reuse Design Decisions

Vijitashwa Pandey, Deborah Thurston

IDETC-CIE 2008; 231-244doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2008-49406

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View Articletitled, Copulas for Demand Estimation for Portfolio Reuse Design Decisions

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Topics: Design , Modeling , Computers , Profitability , Sales , Statistics , Theorems (Mathematics)

Functional Representations in Design

Behavior-Form Double Directions Creative Conceptual Design Model and Its Quotient Space Implementation

Yu-Xin Wang, Yu-Tong Li, Jian-Wei Wang

IDETC-CIE 2008; 245-254doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2008-49315

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View Articletitled, Behavior-Form Double Directions Creative Conceptual Design Model and Its Quotient Space Implementation

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Topics: Conceptual design , Creativity , Design

On Engineering Meanings and Representations of Technical Functions

Pieter E. Vermaas

IDETC-CIE 2008; 255-263doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2008-49342

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View Articletitled, On Engineering Meanings and Representations of Technical Functions

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Topics: Design , Engineering design , Flow (Dynamics) , Wood products

Comparing Component Functional Template Modeling Experimental Results in an Undergraduate Level Engineering Design Course

Daniel Abbott, Katie Grantham Lough

IDETC-CIE 2008; 265-272doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2008-49349

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View Articletitled, Comparing Component Functional Template Modeling Experimental Results in an Undergraduate Level Engineering Design Course

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Topics: Engineering design , Modeling , Undergraduate students , Design , Students , Chain , Electromechanical devices , Errors , Flow (Dynamics)

Function Design Framework (FDF): Integrated Process and Function Modeling for Complex Systems

Robert L. Nagel, Robert B. Stone, Ryan S. Hutcheson, Daniel A. McAdams, Joseph A. Donndelinger

IDETC-CIE 2008; 273-286doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2008-49369

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View Articletitled, Function Design Framework (FDF): Integrated Process and Function Modeling for Complex Systems

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Topics: Complex systems , Design , Modeling , Dimensions , Automobiles , Cycles , Functional analysis , Lasers , Multidimensional systems , Signals

Metrics and Modular Design

Comparison and Application of Metrics That Define the Components Modularity in Complex Products

Qi D. Van Eikema Hommes

IDETC-CIE 2008; 287-296doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2008-49140

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View Articletitled, Comparison and Application of Metrics That Define the Components Modularity in Complex Products

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Topics: Automobiles , Computer software , Vehicles

Technology Infusion: An Assessment Framework and Case Study

Eun Suk Suh, Michael R. Furst, Kenneth J. Mihalyov, Olivier L. de Weck

IDETC-CIE 2008; 297-307doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2008-49860

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View Articletitled, Technology Infusion: An Assessment Framework and Case Study

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Topics: Cycles , Density , Design , Manufacturing , Printing , Product planning , Simulation

DSM-Based Product Representation for Design Process Modularity

Xiaoxia Lai, John K. Gershenson

IDETC-CIE 2008; 309-321doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2008-49963

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View Articletitled, DSM-Based Product Representation for Design Process Modularity

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Topics: Design

A Measure of Impact for Platform Changes

Alvaro J. Rojas, Marcos Esterman, Jr.

IDETC-CIE 2008; 323-332doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2008-50064

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View Articletitled, A Measure of Impact for Platform Changes

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Topics: Product development , Software development

Product Architecture Design Methods

Determining Component Freeze Order: A Redesign Cost Perspective Using Simulated Annealing

Rene Keller, Claudia M. Eckert, P. John Clarkson

IDETC-CIE 2008; 333-342doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2008-49116

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View Articletitled, Determining Component Freeze Order: A Redesign Cost Perspective Using Simulated Annealing

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Topics: Algorithms , Design , Diesel engines , Freezing , Innovation , Simulated annealing

Product Family Architecture Reasoning

Zahed Siddique, Rajeshwar Reddy Adupala

IDETC-CIE 2008; 343-353doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2008-49380

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View Articletitled, Product Family Architecture Reasoning

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Topics: Architecture , Design , Manufacturing

Enhancing Modular Design With Creativity Tools

Daniele Regazzoni, Caterina Rizzi

IDETC-CIE 2008; 355-363doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2008-49666

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View Articletitled, Enhancing Modular Design With Creativity Tools

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Topics: Creativity , Design , Errors , Innovation , Product design , Product development

Selecting Technology Alternatives for Product Families Through Technological Coverage and Functional Verification

Eric Coatane´a, Fabrice Alizon, Franc¸ois Christophe, Bernard Yannou

IDETC-CIE 2008; 365-376doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2008-49713

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View Articletitled, Selecting Technology Alternatives for Product Families Through Technological Coverage and Functional Verification

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Topics: Design , Dimensional analysis , Pareto optimization , Physics , Robustness , Software development , Trenching machinery

The Design of Future Cars in a New Age of Architectural Competition

Carlos Gorbea, Ernst Fricke, Udo Lindemann

IDETC-CIE 2008; 377-385doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2008-49722

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View Articletitled, The Design of Future Cars in a New Age of Architectural Competition

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Topics: Automobiles , Design , Innovation , Architecture , Vehicles , Automotive industry , Complex systems , Cost benefit analysis , Cycles , Emissions

Representing Qualitative Aspects of Design

Mapping Shape Geometry and Emotions Using Fuzzy Logic

Sofiane Achiche, Saeema Ahmed

IDETC-CIE 2008; 387-395doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2008-49290

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View Articletitled, Mapping Shape Geometry and Emotions Using Fuzzy Logic

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Topics: Design , Fuzzy logic , Geometry , Shapes

Quantifying Aesthetic Form Preference in a Utility Function

Seth Orsborn, Jonathan Cagan, Peter Boatwright

IDETC-CIE 2008; 397-407doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2008-49295

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View Articletitled, Quantifying Aesthetic Form Preference in a Utility Function

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Topics: Preferences , Concretes , Design , Experimental design , Manufacturing , Product development , Semantics

Design Team Framing: Paths and Principles

Jonathan Hey, Jonathan Yu, Alice M. Agogino

IDETC-CIE 2008; 409-420doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2008-49383

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View Articletitled, Design Team Framing: Paths and Principles

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Topics: Design , Framing (Construction) , Structural frames , Teams

The Integration of Affective Design Into QFD

Douglas Van Bossuyt, Brenton Gibson, Ulrich Wo¨rz, Joseph Zaworski

IDETC-CIE 2008; 421-427doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2008-50103

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View Articletitled, The Integration of Affective Design Into QFD

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Topics: Design , Product development

Risk, Complexity and Decision Making

The Conceptual Design of a Perfusion Reactor Using a Complexity Measure

Andreas Bischof, Jorge Angeles, Lucienne Blessing

IDETC-CIE 2008; 429-436doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2008-49266

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View Articletitled, The Conceptual Design of a Perfusion Reactor Using a Complexity Measure

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Topics: Conceptual design , Ceramic foam , Biological cells , Dynamic systems , Engineering disciplines , Flow (Dynamics) , Porous materials

Conceptual Stress and Conceptual Strength for Functional Design-for-Reliability

Zhaofeng Huang, Yan Jin

IDETC-CIE 2008; 437-447doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2008-49347

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View Articletitled, Conceptual Stress and Conceptual Strength for Functional Design-for-Reliability

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Topics: Design , Reliability , Stress

Varying Weights in Multi-Attribute Decision Making

Yuming Qiu, Ping Ge, Joseph F. Junker

IDETC-CIE 2008; 449-456doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2008-49350

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View Articletitled, Varying Weights in Multi-Attribute Decision Making

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Topics: Decision making

A Risk-Informed Decision Making Methodology for Evaluating Failure Impact of Early System Designs

Tolga Kurtoglu, Irem Y. Tumer

IDETC-CIE 2008; 457-467doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2008-49359

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View Articletitled, A Risk-Informed Decision Making Methodology for Evaluating Failure Impact of Early System Designs

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Topics: Design , Failure , Risk-based decision making , Simulation , Decision making , Risk , Complex systems , Failure analysis , Modeling , Reservoirs

Widely Applicable Techniques for Improving Design Practice in Industry

Early Stage Failure Modeling and Analysis Applied to a Wave Energy Converter

Adam Brown, Irem Y. Tumer, Robert Paasch

IDETC-CIE 2008; 469-479doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2008-49360

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View Articletitled, Early Stage Failure Modeling and Analysis Applied to a Wave Energy Converter

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Topics: Failure , Modeling , Wave energy converters , Design , Conceptual design , Engineers , Failure analysis , Fault tolerance , Financial risk , Flow (Dynamics)

A Multi-Domain Analysis Framework for Product Development

Joe A. Bradley, Ali A. Yassine

IDETC-CIE 2008; 481-493doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2008-49361

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View Articletitled, A Multi-Domain Analysis Framework for Product Development

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Topics: Design , Product development

Case Study Method for Design Research: A Justification

Sudhakar Teegavarapu, Joshua D. Summers, Gregory M. Mocko

IDETC-CIE 2008; 495-503doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2008-49980

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View Articletitled, Case Study Method for Design Research: A Justification

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Topics: Design

WeDesign: A Forum-Based Tool for Managing User-Generated Content in Engineering Design and Product Development

Mark J. Jakiela, Jing Zheng

IDETC-CIE 2008; 505-514doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2008-50107

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View Articletitled, WeDesign: A Forum-Based Tool for Managing User-Generated Content in Engineering Design and Product Development

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Topics: Engineering design , Product development , Design , Design education , Mechanical engineering , Negotiation

2nd International Conference on Micro- and Nanosystems (MNS)

Applied Mechanics, Friction, Tribology in MEMS/NEMS

Heat Transport in the Al Nanopowder

C. Y. Ho, C. S. Shih, M. Y. Wen, C. Ma

IDETC-CIE 2008; 517-521doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2008-49238

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View Articletitled, Heat Transport in the Al Nanopowder

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Topics: Heat , Temperature , Lasers , Aluminum powders , Bulk solids , Cladding systems (Building) , Heat transfer , Insulation , Nanoparticles , Powder metallurgy

Surface Finishing Using Carbon Nanotube Forest

Tsung-Cho Wu, Neng-Kai Chang, Chi-Chung Su, Ping-Kung Huang, Yao-Yang Tsai, Hung-Yi Lin, Shuo-Hung Chang

IDETC-CIE 2008; 523-527doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2008-49461

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View Articletitled, Surface Finishing Using Carbon Nanotube Forest

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Topics: Carbon nanotubes , Surface finishing , Brass (Metal) , Surface roughness , Semiconductor wafers , Wheels , Bushings , Chemical vapor deposition , Milling machines , Nanoscale phenomena

Squeeze-Film Damping of Flexible Microcantilevers at Low Ambient Pressures

Jin Woo Lee, Arvind Raman, Hartono Sumali

IDETC-CIE 2008; 529-533doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2008-49507

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View Articletitled, Squeeze-Film Damping of Flexible Microcantilevers at Low Ambient Pressures

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Topics: Damping , Microcantilevers , Pressure , Q-factor , Boundary-value problems , Cantilever beams , Inertia (Mechanics) , Silicon

Zero-Load Friction at Nanowire-Silicon Interfaces

Mohan Manoharan, Aman Haque

IDETC-CIE 2008; 535-538doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2008-49818

Abstract

View Articletitled, Zero-Load Friction at Nanowire-Silicon Interfaces

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Topics: Adhesion , Friction , Nanowires , Silicon , Stress

Fracture Toughness of Titanium - Titanium Nitride Multi-Layer Thin Film

Mohan Prasad Manoharan, Amit Desai, Amanul Haque

IDETC-CIE 2008; 539-542doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2008-49821

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View Articletitled, Fracture Toughness of Titanium - Titanium Nitride Multi-Layer Thin Film

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Topics: Fracture toughness , Thin films , Titanium , Coatings , Erosion , Cantilevers , Focused ion beams , Scanning electron microscopes

AFM Verification of CF_n Surface Treatment Effect and Its Correlation to Stiction Reduction in Microvalves

Jeahyeong Han, Daniel Joe, Rich I. Masel, Mark A. Shannon

IDETC-CIE 2008; 543-545doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2008-49842

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View Articletitled, AFM Verification of CF<sub>n</sub> Surface Treatment Effect and Its Correlation to Stiction Reduction in Microvalves

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Topics: Atomic force microscopy , Stiction , Surface finishing , Adhesion , Valves , Coatings , Membranes , Particulate matter , Plasmas (Ionized gases) , Probes

Displacement and Blocking Force Modeling for Piezoelectric Uniflex Microactuators

Hareesh K. R. Kommepalli, Han G. Yu, Srinivas A. Tadigadapa, Christopher D. Rahn, Susan Trolier-McKinstry, Christopher L. Muhlstein

IDETC-CIE 2008; 547-552doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2008-49897

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View Articletitled, Displacement and Blocking Force Modeling for Piezoelectric Uniflex Microactuators

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Topics: Displacement , Microactuators , Modeling , Actuators , Aluminum , Boundary-value problems , Clearances (Engineering) , Design , Piezoelectric actuators , Switches

Effect of Electromechanical Coupling on the Young’s Modulus of Zinc Oxide Nanowires

A. V. Desai, M. A. Haque

IDETC-CIE 2008; 553-559doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2008-49911

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View Articletitled, Effect of Electromechanical Coupling on the Young’s Modulus of Zinc Oxide Nanowires

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Topics: Nanowires , Young's modulus

Nano-Scale Impact Characteristics of Rough Surfaces in Humid Atmosphere With Full or Partial SAM Protection

Mircea Teodorescu, Stephanos Theodossiades, Homer Rahnejat

IDETC-CIE 2008; 561-568doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2008-49949

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View Articletitled, Nano-Scale Impact Characteristics of Rough Surfaces in Humid Atmosphere With Full or Partial SAM Protection

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Topics: Nanoscale phenomena , Surface roughness , Adhesion , Design , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Microscale devices , Physics

An Investigation on the Profile of Microlens by the Thermal Reflow Process Due to Surface Tension and Gravity

Jhy-Cherng Tsai, Yong-Sung Hsu

IDETC-CIE 2008; 569-572doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2008-50077

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View Articletitled, An Investigation on the Profile of Microlens by the Thermal Reflow Process Due to Surface Tension and Gravity

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Topics: Gravity (Force) , Surface tension , Drops , Photoresists , Melting , Pattern formation , Silicon , Theoretical analysis

An Investigation for the Nonlinear Effects of Squeeze Film Damping and Electrostatic Forces on the Shock Spectrum of a Capacitive Accelerometer

Mahmoud I. Ibrahim, Mohammad I. Younis

IDETC-CIE 2008; 573-580doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2008-50143

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View Articletitled, An Investigation for the Nonlinear Effects of Squeeze Film Damping and Electrostatic Forces on the Shock Spectrum of a Capacitive Accelerometer

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Topics: Accelerometers , Damping , Shock (Mechanics) , Deflection , Simulation results , Microelectromechanical systems , Spectra (Spectroscopy)

Micro and Nano Scale Sensors and Actuators

MEMS Passive Latching Mechanical Shock Sensor

Jonathan W. Wittwer, Michael S. Baker, David S. Epp, John A. Mitchell

IDETC-CIE 2008; 581-587doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2008-49178

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View Articletitled, MEMS Passive Latching Mechanical Shock Sensor

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Topics: Microelectromechanical systems , Sensors , Shock (Mechanics) , Electricity (Physics) , Metals , Switches , Hammers , Microscale devices , Modeling , Redundancy (Engineering)

Design and Simulation of a Microfabricated Gas Chromatographic Column

Rekha S. Pai, David R. Mott, R. Andrew McGill, Jennifer L. Stepnowski

IDETC-CIE 2008; 589-592doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2008-49545

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View Articletitled, Design and Simulation of a Microfabricated Gas Chromatographic Column

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Topics: Design , Simulation , Computational fluid dynamics , Explosives , Modeling , Optimization

The Effects of Nonlinearity on Parametric Amplifiers

Jeffrey F. Rhoads, Steven W. Shaw

IDETC-CIE 2008; 593-597doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2008-49594

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View Articletitled, The Effects of Nonlinearity on Parametric Amplifiers

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Topics: Frequency response , Nanomechanical resonators , Noise (Sound) , Pumps , Resonance , Signals

Polymer Coated Tin Oxide Nanowires for Improved Sensitivity of MEMS Chemical Sensors Based on Microbeams

Mark A. Zielke, Andrew Morrill, Barry Demartini, Martin Moskovits, Kimberly Turner

IDETC-CIE 2008; 599-604doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2008-49843

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View Articletitled, Polymer Coated Tin Oxide Nanowires for Improved Sensitivity of MEMS Chemical Sensors Based on Microbeams

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Topics: Microbeams , Microelectromechanical systems , Nanowires , Polymers , Sensors , Coatings , Cantilevers , Catalysts , Chemical vapor deposition , Q-factor

On the Utilization of the Escape Phenomenon to Realize New Mass Detectors

Fadi M. Alsaleem, Mohammad I. Younis

IDETC-CIE 2008; 605-611doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2008-50122

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View Articletitled, On the Utilization of the Escape Phenomenon to Realize New Mass Detectors

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Topics: Sensors , Switches , Cantilevers , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Electromagnetic spectrum , Resonance

MNS Poster Session

Actuation Enhancement of PZT Thin-Film Membrane Actuators via Stress Relief Grooves

Cheng-Chun Lee, G. Z. Cao, I. Y. Shen

IDETC-CIE 2008; 613-617doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2008-49283

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View Articletitled, Actuation Enhancement of PZT Thin-Film Membrane Actuators via Stress Relief Grooves

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Topics: Actuators , Membranes , Stress , Thin films , Design , Displacement , Film thickness , Finite element analysis , Microactuators , Boundary-value problems

Three Dimensional Behavior of Fully Compliant Bistable Micromechanisms

Brian B. Cherry, Larry L. Howell

IDETC-CIE 2008; 619-628doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2008-49525

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View Articletitled, Three Dimensional Behavior of Fully Compliant Bistable Micromechanisms

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Topics: Micromechanical devices , Deflection , Stress , Design , Finite element model , Rotation , Yaw

Focused Ion Beam (FIB) Modification of Topology Optimized Polysilicon Microgrippers

Ozlem Sardan, Karin N. Andersen, A. Nicole MacDonald, Ole Sigmund, Peter Bo̸ggild, Andy Horsewell

IDETC-CIE 2008; 629-631doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2008-49543

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View Articletitled, Focused Ion Beam (FIB) Modification of Topology Optimized Polysilicon Microgrippers

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Topics: Focused ion beams , Polysilicon , Topology , End effectors , Manufacturing , Milling , Photolithography

Calibration Approach for Thermomechanical In-Plane Microactuator Self-Sensing

Kendall B. Teichert, Brian D. Jensen

IDETC-CIE 2008; 633-640doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2008-49546

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View Articletitled, Calibration Approach for Thermomechanical In-Plane Microactuator Self-Sensing

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Topics: Calibration , Microactuators , Thermomechanics , Microelectromechanical systems , Manufacturing , Materials properties , Model validation , Sensors , Signals , Silicon

Modeling and Stability Analysis of Comb-Fingers in MEMS Electrostatic Actuators

Yang-Che Chen, Ian Chao-Ming Chang, Rongshun Chen, Max Ti-Kuang Hou

IDETC-CIE 2008; 641-646doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2008-49731

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View Articletitled, Modeling and Stability Analysis of Comb-Fingers in MEMS Electrostatic Actuators

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Topics: Electrostatic actuators , Microelectromechanical systems , Modeling , Stability , Deflection , Deformation , Design , Finite element methods , Finite element model

Hydrodynamic Damping of Microcantilevers Oscillating Near Solid Walls at Low Knudsen Numbers

Ryan C. Tung, Anirban Jana, Arvind Raman, Hartono Sumali

IDETC-CIE 2008; 647-654doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2008-49792

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View Articletitled, Hydrodynamic Damping of Microcantilevers Oscillating Near Solid Walls at Low Knudsen Numbers

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Topics: Damping , Microcantilevers , Atomic force microscopy , Hydrodynamics , Cantilevers , Computation , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluids , Microbeams , Q-factor

Development of a Compliant Rotary-to-Translational Transmission Mechanism for a Micro-Parallel Kinematic Mechanism

Jessica R. Bronson, Gloria J. Wiens, Irene Fassi

IDETC-CIE 2008; 655-661doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2008-50002

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View Articletitled, Development of a Compliant Rotary-to-Translational Transmission Mechanism for a Micro-Parallel Kinematic Mechanism

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Topics: Kinematics , Design , Actuators , Degrees of freedom , Displacement , Friction , Linkages , Mirrors , Rotation , Torsion

Aligning Molecular Attachment Sites in Single Molecule Force Spectroscopy Measurements

Monica Rivera, Whasil Lee, Piotr E. Marszalek, Daniel G. Cole, Robert L. Clark

IDETC-CIE 2008; 663-667doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2008-50019

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View Articletitled, Aligning Molecular Attachment Sites in Single Molecule Force Spectroscopy Measurements

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Topics: Spectroscopy , Atomic force microscopy , Cantilevers , Errors , Fluctuations (Physics) , Geometry , Instrumentation

Modeling and Simulation of a Bio-Mimetic MEMS Actuator With Self-Sensing for Thrombus Retrieving

Xi Chen, Yong Shi, Sundeep Mangla, Ming Zhang

IDETC-CIE 2008; 669-675doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2008-50076

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View Articletitled, Modeling and Simulation of a Bio-Mimetic MEMS Actuator With Self-Sensing for Thrombus Retrieving

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Topics: Actuators , Biomimetics , Microelectromechanical systems , Modeling , Simulation , Thrombosis

Modelling and Simulation of a Cantilever-Paddle Beam Under the Effect of Capillary, Shock, and Electrostatic Forces

Hassen M. Ouakad, Mohammad I. Younis

IDETC-CIE 2008; 677-682doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2008-50134

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View Articletitled, Modelling and Simulation of a Cantilever-Paddle Beam Under the Effect of Capillary, Shock, and Electrostatic Forces

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Topics: Cantilevers , Modeling , Shock (Mechanics) , Simulation , Microbeams , Microplates , Fluids , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Eigenvalues , Flexible structures

Nano-Imprint Technology

Stitching Technology Using Hybrid Actuators in Nano Imprint

Cheng-Hung Chen, Jia-Yush Yen, Lien-Sheng Chen, Shuo-Hung Chang

IDETC-CIE 2008; 683-687doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2008-49260

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View Articletitled, Stitching Technology Using Hybrid Actuators in Nano Imprint

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Topics: Actuators , Diffraction gratings , Integrated circuits , Interferometers , Lasers , Lithography , Nanotechnology , Periodic structures , Printing , Resolution (Optics)

The Effect of Sub-Wavelength Structure Morphology on Anti-Reflection Properties

Hung-Yi Lin, Jen-Hui Tsai, Shuo-Hung Chang, Tung-Chuan Wu, Mao-Kuo Wei

IDETC-CIE 2008; 689-693doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2008-49647

Abstract

View Articletitled, The Effect of Sub-Wavelength Structure Morphology on Anti-Reflection Properties

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Topics: Reflection , Wavelength

Molecular Dynamics Analysis of Formation and Friction on Pattern Replication in Direct Nanoimprint

Cheng-Kuo Sung, Chih-Wei Hsieh

IDETC-CIE 2008; 695-700doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2008-49766

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View Articletitled, Molecular Dynamics Analysis of Formation and Friction on Pattern Replication in Direct Nanoimprint

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Topics: Friction , Molecular dynamics , Nanostructures , Silicon , Aluminum , Cavities , Engineering simulation , Film thickness , Manufacturing , Nickel

Robust Design of Flexure Based Nano Precision Compliant Mechanisms With Application to Nano Imprint Lithography

Chinmaya B. Patil, S. V. Sreenivasan, Raul G. Longoria

IDETC-CIE 2008; 701-711doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2008-50114

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View Articletitled, Robust Design of Flexure Based Nano Precision Compliant Mechanisms With Application to Nano Imprint Lithography

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Topics: Bending (Stress) , Compliant mechanisms , Design , Lithography , Flexure mechanisms , Errors , Machining , Optimization , Calibration , Screws

Symposium on Bio-MEMS and Bio-NEMS

Simulation and Application of Fuzzy Theory for Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Extraction of Green Tea

Shane-Rong Sheu, Ming-Jyi Jang, Cheng-Chi Wang, Chih-Ho Tsai, Yao-Ching Hsueh

IDETC-CIE 2008; 713-718doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2008-49182

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View Articletitled, Simulation and Application of Fuzzy Theory for Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Extraction of Green Tea

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Topics: Carbon dioxide , Pressure , Simulation , Supercritical carbon dioxide , Supercritical fluid extraction , Temperature

Bio-Assays Using Bio-Functionalized Magnetic Nanoparticles

Chin-Yih Hong, Herng-Er Horng, Hong-Chang Yang, Shieh-Yueh Yang

IDETC-CIE 2008; 719-722doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2008-49503

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View Articletitled, Bio-Assays Using Bio-Functionalized Magnetic Nanoparticles

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Topics: Assaying , Nanoparticles , Biocompatibility , Coating processes , Coatings , Food products , Inspection , Magnetite , Probes , Proteins

Testing of a Pumpless MEMS Microinjection Needle Employing Electrostatic Attraction and Repulsion of DNA

Quentin T. Aten, Brian D. Jensen, Sandra H. Burnett

IDETC-CIE 2008; 723-730doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2008-49548

Abstract

View Articletitled, Testing of a Pumpless MEMS Microinjection Needle Employing Electrostatic Attraction and Repulsion of DNA

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Topics: DNA , Microelectromechanical systems , Microneedles , Testing , Engineering prototypes , Micromachining , Polysilicon

Nanopore Size Estimation Using Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy Analysis

Gou-Jen Wang, Ming-Chun Chien

IDETC-CIE 2008; 731-736doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2008-49699

Abstract

View Articletitled, Nanopore Size Estimation Using Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy Analysis

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Topics: Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy , Nanopores , Capacitors , Charge transfer , Circuits , Diffusion (Physics) , Electrolytes , Energy dissipation , Energy storage , Resistors

Symposium on Measurement and Control of Micro- and Nano-Systems

Excitation of Vibrational Eigenstates of Coupled Microcantilevers Using Ultrasound Radiation Force

Thomas M. Huber, Eric T. Ofstad, Samuel M. Barthell, Arvind Raman, Matthew Spletzer

IDETC-CIE 2008; 737-741doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2008-49555

Abstract

View Articletitled, Excitation of Vibrational Eigenstates of Coupled Microcantilevers Using Ultrasound Radiation Force

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Topics: Excitation , Microcantilevers , Radiation (Physics) , Ultrasound , Cantilevers , Deflection , Frequency response , Laser Doppler vibrometers , Resonance , Scanning probe microscopy

A Novel Micro Tensile Testing Instrument With Replaceable Testing Specimen of Gold and Aluminum by Parylene Passivation Technique

Yung-Dong Lau, Hong Hocheng, Rongshun Chen, Weileun Fang

IDETC-CIE 2008; 743-747doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2008-49846

Abstract

View Articletitled, A Novel Micro Tensile Testing Instrument With Replaceable Testing Specimen of Gold and Aluminum by Parylene Passivation Technique

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Topics: Aluminum , Instrumentation , Tensile testing , Testing , Microelectromechanical systems , Stress , Thin films , Actuators , Manufacturing , Young's modulus

Enabling Soft Lithography Using an Atomic Force Microscope

Matthew S. Johannes, Daniel G. Cole, Robert L. Clark

IDETC-CIE 2008; 749-757doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2008-49877

Abstract

View Articletitled, Enabling Soft Lithography Using an Atomic Force Microscope

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Topics: Atomic force microscopy , Lithography , Nanoscale phenomena , Anisotropy , Design , Etching , Molding , Nanolithography , Nanostructures , Silicon

Adaptive Servo Controller Design in an Optical Trap

Kurt D. Wulff, Daniel G. Cole, Robert L. Clark

IDETC-CIE 2008; 759-764doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2008-49884

Abstract

View Articletitled, Adaptive Servo Controller Design in an Optical Trap

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Topics: Control equipment , Design , Servomechanisms , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Actuators , Biophysics , Brownian motion , Control systems , Noise (Sound) , Particulate matter

Development of a Self-Excited Oscillator for SI-Traceable Measurements in Atomic Force Microscopy

Gregory W. Vogl, Jon R. Pratt

IDETC-CIE 2008; 765-774doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2008-49931

Abstract

View Articletitled, Development of a Self-Excited Oscillator for SI-Traceable Measurements in Atomic Force Microscopy

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Topics: Atomic force microscopy , Cantilevers , Control systems , Metric system , Q-factor , Quartz , Sensors , Transducers , Vacuum

Nanomechanical Peeling of Carbon Nanotubes and Nanocoils Studied Using the Atomic Force Microscope

Mark C. Strus, Arvind Raman, Luis Zalamea, R. Byron Pipes

IDETC-CIE 2008; 775-781doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2008-50020

Abstract

View Articletitled, Nanomechanical Peeling of Carbon Nanotubes and Nanocoils Studied Using the Atomic Force Microscope

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Topics: Atomic force microscopy , Carbon nanotubes , Nanotubes , Adhesion , Nanocomposites , Physics , Coatings , Fibers , Modeling , Nanoelectronics

Three-Dimensional Holographic Lithography Using a Spatial Light Modulator

Nathan J. Jenness, Daniel G. Cole, Robert L. Clark

IDETC-CIE 2008; 783-787doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2008-50067

Abstract

View Articletitled, Three-Dimensional Holographic Lithography Using a Spatial Light Modulator

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Topics: Lithography , Manufacturing , Computers , Holography , Metrology , Separation (Technology)

Symposium on Micro- and Nano-Manipulation

High Yield Assembly of Compliant MEMS Snap Fasteners

Rakesh Murthy, Aditya N. Das, Dan O. Popa

IDETC-CIE 2008; 789-797doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2008-49232

Abstract

View Articletitled, High Yield Assembly of Compliant MEMS Snap Fasteners

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Topics: Fasteners , Manufacturing , Microelectromechanical systems , Microassembling , Robotics , Blocks (Building materials) , Deformation , Design , Microscale devices , Robots

Topology Optimized Microgrippers for Nanomanipulation of Carbon Nanotubes

Ozlem Sardan, Volkmar Eichhorn, Dirch H. Petersen, Sergej Fatikow, Ole Sigmund, Peter Bo̸ggild

IDETC-CIE 2008; 799-801doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2008-49540

Abstract

View Articletitled, Topology Optimized Microgrippers for Nanomanipulation of Carbon Nanotubes

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Topics: Carbon nanotubes , Topology , Actuators , Design , Engineering simulation , Finite element analysis , Manufacturing , Optimization , Polysilicon , Probes

Task-Space Control Design and Performance Evaluation for a 6DOF Stewart Nanoscale Platform

Chun-Chung Li, Yung Ting, Yi-Hung Liu, Yi-Da Lee, Chun-Wei Chiu

IDETC-CIE 2008; 803-810doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2008-49640

Abstract

View Articletitled, Task-Space Control Design and Performance Evaluation for a 6DOF Stewart Nanoscale Platform

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Topics: Design , Nanoscale phenomena , Performance evaluation , Feedback , Feedforward control , Control equipment , End effectors , Sensors , Computation , Cutting

Drilling of Microholes on Silicon Wafer With Ultrasonic Workpiece Holder

Chuan-Yu Tsui, Chia-Che Wu, Ming-Chyuan Lu, Chi-Feng Huang

IDETC-CIE 2008; 811-817doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2008-50026

Abstract

View Articletitled, Drilling of Microholes on Silicon Wafer With Ultrasonic Workpiece Holder

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Topics: Drilling , Semiconductor wafers , Vibration , Actuators , Brittleness , Ceramics , Design , Drills (Tools) , Finite element analysis , Machining

Symposium on Micro- Nanodevices and Applications

A Novel Linear MEMS Capacitor With Triangular Electrodes and Nonlinear Structural Stiffness

Mohammad Shavezipur, Seyed Mohammad Hashemi, Amir Khajepour

IDETC-CIE 2008; 819-824doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2008-49270

Abstract

View Articletitled, A Novel Linear MEMS Capacitor With Triangular Electrodes and Nonlinear Structural Stiffness

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Topics: Capacitors , Electrodes , Microelectromechanical systems , Stiffness , Design , Capacitance , Computer simulation , Geometry , Physics , Plates (structures)

Novel Linearly Tunable MEMS Capacitors With Flexible Moving Electrodes

Mohammad Shavezipur, Seyed Mohammad Hashemi, Amir Khajepour

IDETC-CIE 2008; 825-830doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2008-49272

Abstract

View Articletitled, Novel Linearly Tunable MEMS Capacitors With Flexible Moving Electrodes

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Topics: Capacitors , Electrodes , Microelectromechanical systems , Design , Boundary-value problems , Capacitance , Design methodology , Displacement , Finite element methods , Finite element model

Microgrooves Enhanced AC Electrothermal Pumping for High Conductivity Microfluids

E. Du, Souran Manoochehri

IDETC-CIE 2008; 831-837doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2008-49492

Abstract

View Articletitled, Microgrooves Enhanced AC Electrothermal Pumping for High Conductivity Microfluids

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Topics: Electrical conductivity , Thermal conductivity , Computer simulation , Fluids , Temperature , Theoretical analysis

Fabrication and Characterization of Biologically Inspired Mushroom-Shaped Elastomer Microfiber Arrays

Seok Kim, Metin Sitti

IDETC-CIE 2008; 839-847doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2008-49825

Abstract

View Articletitled, Fabrication and Characterization of Biologically Inspired Mushroom-Shaped Elastomer Microfiber Arrays

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Topics: Elastomers , Manufacturing , Polyester fibers , Adhesion , Fibers , Friction , Glass , Lithography , Nanoscale phenomena , Reactive-ion etching

Electrical Characterization of Single Carbon Nanowires

B. A. Samuel, M. A. Haque

IDETC-CIE 2008; 849-853doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2008-50115

Abstract

View Articletitled, Electrical Characterization of Single Carbon Nanowires

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Topics: Carbon , Nanowires , Carbon nanotubes , Electrodes , Electron transport , Experimental characterization , Flexible electronics , Sensors

Symposium on the Design Issues in Micro/Nano Systems

A Contribution to the Simulation of Molded Micro Components and Systems With Regard to the Grain Structure

Albert Albers, Hans-Georg Enkler, Pablo Leslabay

IDETC-CIE 2008; 855-864doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2008-49184

Abstract

View Articletitled, A Contribution to the Simulation of Molded Micro Components and Systems With Regard to the Grain Structure

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Topics: Simulation , Stress concentration , Dimensions , Finite element methods , Machinery , Manufacturing , Materials properties , Numerical analysis , Shapes

A Numerical Model for Thermoelastic Damping in Micromechanical Resonators Made From Anisotropic Materials

Yang Xu, Zhili Hao

IDETC-CIE 2008; 865-870doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2008-49214

Abstract

View Articletitled, A Numerical Model for Thermoelastic Damping in Micromechanical Resonators Made From Anisotropic Materials

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Topics: Anisotropy , Computer simulation , Micromechanical resonators , Thermoelastic damping , Thermal energy , Vibration , Crystals , Cycles , Geometry , Q-factor

Design and Analysis of 3-DOF Micromanipulator Driven by Piezoelectric Actuators

Shihua Li, Yue Zhang, Zhen Huang, Changcheng Yu, Wenhua Ding

IDETC-CIE 2008; 871-878doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2008-49470

Abstract

View Articletitled, Design and Analysis of 3-DOF Micromanipulator Driven by Piezoelectric Actuators

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Topics: Design , Piezoelectric actuators , Bending (Stress) , Hinges , Parallel mechanisms , Chain , Deformation , Dimensions , Finite element analysis , Modeling

Micropump With Six Vibrating Membranes: Design Analysis

Kittisak Koombua, Ramana M. Pidaparti, P. Worth Longest, Gary M. Atkinson

IDETC-CIE 2008; 879-886doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2008-49487

Abstract

View Articletitled, Micropump With Six Vibrating Membranes: Design Analysis

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Topics: Design , Membranes , Micropumps , Flow (Dynamics) , Pressure , Diffusers , Nozzles , Algorithms , Computational fluid dynamics , Computer software

A Continuous Model for Protein Synthesis Using Artificial Power Law in Topology Optimization

Sung Koh, Gunagjun Liu, Wen-Hong Zhu

IDETC-CIE 2008; 887-894doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2008-49600

Abstract

View Articletitled, A Continuous Model for Protein Synthesis Using Artificial Power Law in Topology Optimization

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Topics: Optimization , Proteins , Topology , Design , Design methodology

Topology Optimization of Micromachined Structures With the Manufacturing Constraints of KOH Etching of (110) Silicon

Sudarshan Hegde, G. K. Ananthasuresh

IDETC-CIE 2008; 895-903doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2008-49617

Abstract

View Articletitled, Topology Optimization of Micromachined Structures With the Manufacturing Constraints of KOH Etching of (110) Silicon

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Topics: Etching , Manufacturing , Micromachining , Optimization , Silicon , Topology , Semiconductor wafers , Chemical etching , Design , Lithographic masks

Thermoelastic Damping in Axially Stressed Beam

Sandeep Kumar, Amanul Haque

IDETC-CIE 2008; 905-908doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2008-49819

Abstract

View Articletitled, Thermoelastic Damping in Axially Stressed Beam

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Topics: Thermoelastic damping , Stress , Q-factor

Piezoelectric T-Beam Microactuators

Hareesh K. R. Kommepalli, Andrew D. Hirsh, Christopher D. Rahn, Srinivas A. Tadigadapa

IDETC-CIE 2008; 909-914doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2008-49886

Abstract

View Articletitled, Piezoelectric T-Beam Microactuators

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Topics: Actuators , Displacement , Electrodes , Etching , Flanges , Geometry , Manufacturing , Microactuators , Microelectromechanical systems , Reactive-ion etching

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