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Conclusions
MEMS is revolutionizing the design of mechanical and electromechanical
systems through miniaturization, batch fabrication, and integration with
electronics. MEMS technology is not about a specific application or device,
nor a single fabrication process. Rather, this technology provides new and
unique capabilities for the development of smart products for many applica-
tions, including medicine and biology. MEMS has a promising future in the
medical arena since it is one of the few technologies that can meet many of
the stringent requirements for health care environments in the modern era,
along with enormous functionality in a small package, high performance
and reliability, and low cost.
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