Microball bearing technology developed by MSAL enabled the researchers to realize robust micromachines for a variety of applications

Microball bearing technology developed at MEMS Sensors and Actuators Lab enabled the researchers to realize robust micromachines for a variety of applications including positioning, fuel delivery, and power generation. An electrostatic micropump based on this technology is expected to be used as an integral part of a microscale liquid-fuel power generation system. The successful development of these devices will lead directly to the realization of small-scale power generators and high-performance directional sensors systems. The news media picked up on the story through a Clark School of Engineering press release—view the story and media links here.