Technologies for Smart Systems - Micro- Nano- Bio- Systems (MNBS)
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Overview Micro- Nano- Bio- Systems (MNBS) combine highly miniaturised engineering and computer technologies with biochemical processes. Front running applications are diagnostics, implants and surgical tools. Neural interfaces. The use of MNBS technology can simplify and miniaturise processes compared with non-MNBS approaches. Moreover, MNBS promises approaches that are radically different to traditional concepts. Importance for Smart Systems Integration
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Hurdles to be overcome
Centres of excellence Strength in Singapore and the US (Wyss Institute). The current EU position is strong in research publications, but not in commercialisation.
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Prospects Beyond the in-house developments of major corporations, many MNBS ideas are conceived of and developed by smaller groups. Their access to global markets may be limited, but there are good prospects for licensing. Impact Once MNBS technology is better established, there will be huge opportunities to expand its exploitation into environmental, food, air and water purity applications. |
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