The Origin of Microfluidic Technology


Release time:

2021-11-12

Miniaturization, integration and intelligence is an important trend in the development of modern science and technology. With the development of micro-electromechanical machining system (MEMS) technology, the electronic computer has evolved from the "behemoth" of the year to a portable system composed of tiny circuit integrated chips, and even a miniature smart phone.

The Origin of Microfluidic Technology

Miniaturization, integration and intelligence is an important trend in the development of modern science and technology. With the development of micro-electromechanical machining system (MEMS) technology, the electronic computer has evolved from the "behemoth" of the year to a portable system composed of tiny circuit integrated chips, and even a miniature smart phone.

The full name of MEMS technology is Micro Electromechanical System. The idea of MEMS was put forward in 1959 by Professor Richard Feynman, a Nobel laureate in physics. Its basic concept is to use semiconductor technology to miniaturize mechanical systems in real life to form micro-electromechanical systems, referred to as micro-electromechanical systems.

In 1962, the world's first miniature pressure sensor was introduced. This innovative product was later applied to automotive safety (tire pressure detection) and medical treatment (invasive sphygmomanometer), opening the MEMS era. Today, MEMS technology plays the role of core technology in military, aerospace, biomedicine, industrial transportation and consumer fields. Multiple MEMS chips are embedded in smart phones, such as microphones, accelerometers, GPS positioning, etc.