Title :
Development of super devices for medical applications
Author :
Akiyama, Masayuki
Author_Institution :
Production Eng. & Dev. Div., Seiko Epson Corp., Nagano, Japan
Abstract :
In the medical field, demands and expectations are growing for portable equipment that is small, low power, high performance and reliable in order to improve the quality of life of patients. We therefore developed super devices for medical applications by using micro 3D processing technology. This project should help to nurture R&D style business enterprises and help create knowledge-building industrial development along with new industries in the medical equipment field. The target for the first stage, development of a small, low power, high performance and reliable super device for medical applications, was achieved. We have also managed to apply this technology by developing a portable continual drug solution injector
Keywords :
drug delivery systems; microfluidics; micromotors; microsensors; portable instruments; continual drug solution injector; high performance; industrial development; low power; medical applications; micro 3D processing technology; micromotor; microsensor; portable equipment; super devices; Biomedical equipment; Drugs; Laboratories; Mechanical engineering; Medical services; Pharmaceutical technology; Production engineering; Research and development; Technological innovation; Technology management;
Conference_Titel :
Micromechatronics and Human Science, 2000. MHS 2000. Proceedings of 2000 International Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Nagoya
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-6498-8
DOI :
10.1109/MHS.2000.903275