MEMS, Microfluidics and Microsystems Executive Review

Stem cells and microfluidics

Aldagen, a venture funded startup with a set of technologies to identify and isolate stem and progenitor cells, has recently announced a partnership with IMT to develop a microfluidic device for clinical cell sorting.  We recently spoke with the President and COO of the company, Ed Field, and discussed Aldagen’s business model, marketing and regulatory approval efforts as well as its ongoing round of financing.

MEMS and nano from a VC's perspective

Draper Fisher Jurvetson, a Menlo Park venture capital firm, has been actively investing in “small tech” startups and currently has approximately 20 MEMS and nanotech companies in their portfolio.  We recently spoke with Warren Packard, Managing Director at DFJ, who currently oversees a number of the firm's micro and nano portfolio companies.

MEMS oscillators, has their time come?

by Jérémie Bouchaud and Bernardo Knoblich, Wicht Technologie Consulting

WTC has recently seen an increasing amount of  interest in MEMS oscillators with several startups making important announcements.  WTC believes that MEMS oscillators have a promising future, but notes the warning signs of confusion and inflated expectations.   This article summarizes our view on this exciting topic.

RF MEMS: a brief history and future trends

One of the most exciting and rapidly growing set of applications in our industry are those involving RF MEMS.  We recently spoke with Dr. Dan Hyman, the founder and CEO of XCOM Wireless, about RF MEMS history, current challenges and future trends.

In this thoroughly comprehensive interview, Dr. Hyman shares his expertise and insight, and offers intriguing predictions about the future potential of RF MEMS devices.