Homogeneous illumination in single-molecule localization microscopy (SMLM) is key for the quantitative analysis of super-resolution images. Therefore, different approaches flat-field have been introduced as alternative to conventional Gaussian illumination. Here, we introduce a single microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) mirror tunable and cost-effective device adapting wide-field SMLM. In mod...

The thrust of this project was to evaluate commercial conformal encapsulation candidates for low cost aerospace applications. The candidate conformal coatings evaluated in this study included silicone elastomers, epoxies, and Parylenes with bi-layer or tri-layer designs. Properties characterized in this study included mobile ion permeation and moisture ingress resistance, interfacial adhesion v...

The advancement of drug delivery devices is critical for the individualization patient treatment and improvement healthcare. Here, we introduce 3DMNMEMS, a novel device that combines 3D printing, microneedles (MNs) Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS), allowing versatile controllable by user transdermal delivery. Hollow MNs were designed printed using Stereolithography, followed integrating in...

Adhesion-related failures occurs in microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) when suspended elastic members unexpectedly stick to their substrates. This type of device failure is one of the dominant sources of yield loss in MEMS. This paper reviews the physical mechanisms responsible for the failure from both the theoretical and practical stand point. In general, the failure requires two different...

BACKGROUND Beating-heart image-guided intracardiac interventions have been evolving rapidly. To extend the domain of catheter-based and transcardiac interventions into reconstructive surgery, a new robotic tool delivery platform and a tissue approximation device have been developed. Initial results using these tools to perform patent foramen ovale closure are described. METHODS AND RESULTS A ...

A set of electrostatically actuated microelectromechanical test structures is presented that meets the emerging need for microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) process monitoring and material property measurement at the wafer level during both process development and manufacturing. When implemented as a test chip or drop-in pattern for MEMS processes, M-Test becomes analogous to the electrical M...