Title :
Self assembly-promises and challenges
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Math. Sci., Univ. of Deleware, Newark, DE, USA
Abstract :
This paper surveys the field of self-assembly particularly in designing MEMS/NEMS system where many individual devices work together without central control to achieve a desired end. It illustrates both the promises and challenges ahead.
Keywords :
micromechanical devices; nanotechnology; self-assembly; MEMS system; NEMS system; self assembly; Analog integrated circuits; Assembly systems; Commercialization; Fabrication; Integrated circuit technology; Microelectromechanical devices; Micromechanical devices; Nanoelectromechanical systems; Production; Self-assembly;
Conference_Titel :
MEMS, NANO and Smart Systems, 2005. Proceedings. 2005 International Conference on
Print_ISBN :
0-7695-2398-6
DOI :
10.1109/ICMENS.2005.107
