Grand in purpose insignificant in size
@article{Trimmer1997GrandIP,
title={Grand in purpose insignificant in size},
author={W. S. Trimmer},
journal={Proceedings IEEE The Tenth Annual International Workshop on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems. An Investigation of Micro Structures, Sensors, Actuators, Machines and Robots},
year={1997},
pages={9-13}
}The field of micromechanics (also called MEMS or Micro System Technology or Micro Machines) describes a whole new realm of human endeavor. The author discusses the past developments of this technology and considers future trends and prospects.
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