Microtechnology in modern health care.
Microsystems are set to contribute much to the medical device market. New microfabrication processes allow the mass production of microcomponents in a variety of materials. These processes are described together with examples of miniaturized medical devices and components that are now possible.
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Institut für Mikrotechnik Mainz GmbH, Germany.
Ehrfeld
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Pommersheim
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Wagler
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D004867:Equipment Design; D004864:Equipment and Supplies; D005544:Forecasting; D006801:Humans; D007221:Industry / Q000639:trends; D013677:Medical Laboratory Science / Q000639:trends; D008904:Miniaturization / Q000295:instrumentation*