A system and/or method for utilizing MEMS switching technology to operate MEMS sensors. As a non-limiting example, a MEMS switch may be utilized to control DC and/or AC bias applied to MEMS sensor structures. Also for example, one or more MEMS switches may be utilized to provide drive signals to MEMS sensors (e.g., to provide a drive signal to a MEMS gyroscope).

Plastic microfluidic structures having a substantially rigid diaphragm that actuates between a relaxed state wherein the diaphragm sits against the surface of a substrate and an actuated state wherein the diaphragm is moved away from the substrate. As will be seen from the following description, the microfluidic structures formed with this diaphragm provide easy to manufacture and robust systems, as well readily made components such as valves and pumps.

Plastic microfluidic structures having a substantially rigid diaphragm that actuates between a relaxed state wherein the diaphragm sits against the surface of a substrate and an actuated state wherein the diaphragm is moved away from the substrate. As will be seen from the following description, the microfluidic structures formed with this diaphragm provide easy to manufacture and robust systems, as well readily made components such as valves and pumps.

A flexible patch pump for controllable accurate subcutaneous delivery of one or more medicaments to a patient includes a laminated layered structure. The pump may have a rigid reservoir layer including a number of rigid reservoirs disposed in a flexible material; a flexible microfluidic layer including a compliant membrane for sealing the rigid reservoirs, a network of microfluidic channels connecting the rigid reservoirs, and a number of inlet and/or outlet valves corresponding to the rigid reservoirs; and a flexible-rigid electronic circuit layer including a number of individually-addressable actuators. In operation, the rigid reservoirs may contain medicament that is dispensed in precise volumes at appropriate times due, for example, to a pressure change in an addressed reservoir caused by displacement of the compliant membrane or other actuation element.

A method of fabricating an elastomeric structure, comprising: forming a first elastomeric layer on top of a first micromachined mold, the first micromachined mold having a first raised protrusion which forms a first recess extending along a bottom surface of the first elastomeric layer; forming a second elastomeric layer on top of a second micromachined mold, the second micromachined mold having a second raised protrusion which forms a second recess extending along a bottom surface of the second elastomeric layer; bonding the bottom surface of the second elastomeric layer onto a top surface of the first elastomeric layer such that a control channel forms in the second recess between the first and second elastomeric layers; and positioning the first elastomeric layer on top of a planar substrate such that a flow channel forms in the first recess between the first elastomeric layer and the planar substrate.

An airflow generating package includes a base, a covering structure and a film structure. The film structure is disposed between the base and the covering structure, and includes a flap pair including a first flap and a second flap. The flap pair operates at an ultrasonic rate so that the airflow generating package produces an airflow. A first air opening is formed on the covering structure.

A MEMS device. The MEMS device includes at least one movably mounted element, which performs a useful movement along a useful direction relative to a further element of the MEMS device. The movable element is for interaction with a fluid, such as a gas or a liquid. The movable element includes first and second portions. The further includes further first and second portions. The first portion has a first gap distance from the further first portion in a disturbance direction of the movable element. The second portion has a second gap distance from the further second portion in the disturbance direction of the movable element. A movement of the movably mounted element along the disturbance direction is caused by an external load, such as an external impact. The first gap distance is smaller than the second gap distance. The first portion and the further first portion form a contact region between the movable element and the further element.

A cooling system is described. The cooling system includes a heat-generating structure (e.g. a heat spreader) and a cooling cell coupled with the heat-generating structure. The cooling cell includes a chamber having an active element therein. The active element is configured to undergo vibrational motion when activated. The vibrational motion drives a mixture of a liquid and a gas through the chamber and proximate to the heat-generating structure. At least a portion of the liquid undergoes a liquid-vapor phase change, which transfers heat from the heat-generating structure to the mixture.

A 3D printer includes an ejector device including a substrate and a plurality of ejector conduits on the substrate. Each ejector conduit includes: a first end positioned to accept a print material and a second end including an ejector nozzle. The ejector nozzle includes a first electrode and a second electrode, and a passageway for allowing the print material to flow from the first end to the second end. A current pulse generating system is in electrical connection with the first electrode and the second electrode of the plurality of ejector conduits. A magnetic field source is proximate the second end of the plurality of ejector conduits so as to generate a flux region disposed within the ejector nozzle of the plurality of ejector conduits during operation of the 3D printer.

A microelectromechanical device for interaction with a fluid. A displacer structure, wherein the displacer structure is arranged in a cavity, wherein the displacer structure comprises a movable lamella that is deflectable for interaction with a fluid pressure in a pressure region of a cavity, wherein the lamella has at least one edge region, wherein the edge region of the lamella is movable along at least one boundary surface of the cavity when the lamella is deflected, wherein a flow channel is formed between the boundary surface and the edge region, wherein fluid can flow out of the pressure region via the flow channel, wherein the edge region and/or the boundary surface comprise means that make it more difficult for fluid to flow out of the pressure region via the flow channel.