This learning module provides a timeline of the progression of microtechnology through a series of innovations that starts with the first Point Contact Transistor built in 1947 and ends with the optical network switch in 1999. Activities provide the opportunity to build on this timeline and to identify innovations of the 21st century that have contributed to current advancements in both micro and nanotechnology.  

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In order to grasp many of the concepts associated with micro and nano-size devices, one needs to understand scale and the size of objects associated with different scales. This learning module introduces various concepts associated with scale, and a comparison of the macro, micro, and nano-scales. Activities provide the opportunity to further explore the macro, micro and nano scales and their associations with micro and nanotechnology.

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This learning module provides information on the evolution of the current systems of weights and measures, and an overview of the International Standards of Units and metric system. Activities provide the opportunity to research the current state of weights and measures around the world and its importance to society and industry, specifically its importance to microtechnology fabrication and design. Instruction and practice for converting from any unit of measure to another is also provided.

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This learning module covers the types of components found in microelectromechanical systems (MEMS). This module discusses "sensors" - what they are, how they work, and how they are used in both macro and micro-sized systems. An activity provides further exploration into specific sensors and how they are used in everyday devices. Two related learning modules cover macro and micro-sized transducers and actuators.

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This learning module is one of three SCME modules that discuss the types of components found in microelectromechanical systems (MEMS). This module covers "transducers" - what they are, how they work, and how they are used in both macro and micro-sized systems. An activity provides further exploration into specific transducers and how they are used in everyday devices. To related learning modules cover macro and micro-sized sensors and actuators.

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This learning module is one of three SCME modules that discuss the types of components found in microelectromechanical systems (MEMS). This module covers "actuators" - what they are, how they work, and how they are used in both macro and micro-sized systems. An activity provides further exploration into specific actuators and how they are used in everyday devices. Two related learning modules cover macro and micro-sized sensors and transducers.

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Statistical Process Control or SPC is a set of tools used for continuous improvement and the assurance of quality in an active manufacturing process. This learning module introduces some of the SPC tools used by technicians and engineers, including one of the most common tools - control charts.  Activities provide the opportunity to demonstrate an understanding of control charts using select sets of data.

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This learning module introduces a systematic approach to solving problems by using a six-step process.  This approach is used throughout industry to solve simple to complex problems.  Activities provide the opportunities to this six-step process in a real life situation as well as MEMS process problem.

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