The company's MUMPs services offer a significant step on the nano platform.

MEMSCAP, a provider of solutions based on MEMS (micro electro mechanical systems) technology, announced it has stepped into the nanoworld by offering a nano platform with its MUMPs manufacturing and prototyping services.

Based on MUMPs proven manufacturing techniques, the new Nano MUMPs platform will create sub micron features on MUMPs polysilicon wafers. The technology will benefit from the over 16 years experience and its track record of success that led to more than half a million MEMS devices shipped to over 1000 customers. The expertise gained with other runs will also enable to keep the same process length, allocate more space for devices on each run, give customers the possibility to compare the advantages of micro and nano processes before going to volume manufacture, and mostly, offer customers the most cost effective manufacturing and prototyping services for nanomachines.

The applications for this new process are endless, from mirrors to fuel cells, through fluids, renewable energies, accelerometers and medical/biomedical applications. The multi user programme for MEMS uses standard yet diversified process technologies that serve universities, laboratories, companies and researchers. Its versatile possibilities adapt to endless features, devices, and applications. The service's low cost allows researchers with the smallest budgets to realise their ideas.