Micro-and Nano-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS and NEMS) represent existing
(MEMS) and emerging (NEMS) technologies based on microfabrication of micron to …

The present study explores the use of an improved Jaya algorithm called self-adaptive Jaya
algorithm for optimal design of selected thermal devices viz; heat pipe, cooling tower …

Materials selection for radio frequency (RF) microelectromechanical (MEM) switches
application is important for overall design and fabrication of devices. The processing …

The present investigation examines the range of effect of nonlocal parameters on dynamic
behavior of a smart beam-like nanostructure modeled as sandwich functionally graded …

A passive thermal micro-actuator with large area specific work and large displacement,
fabricated of electroplated nickel on a silicon substrate is presented. The actuation relies on …

Miniature electromechanical systems form a class of bioMEMS that can provide appropriate
sensitivity. In this research, a thermo-electro-mechanical model is presented to detect …

The thermal actuator presented in this paper consists of two symmetrically V-shaped beam
stacks, where each stack consists of six beams in parallel. The stacks are coupled facing …

This paper reports a novel bi-stable structure for a radio frequency micro-electro-mechanical
system (RF MEMS) switch. The structure is activated by an in-plane electrostatic actuator …

A novel latching microelectromechanical system (MEMS) switch is reported, which uses a
compact configuration of thermal actuators. In the proposed latching mechanism, the …

Nickel is a common material in micro fabrication because of its fatigue resistance and its
mechanical properties. It is used for instance for thermal actuators, micro-grippers, or RF …