13:10 – 13:30
From an Idea to a Sensor Product: Micro Needle Case Study
What all is needed to fabricate a new sensor component, using microneedles as a case study. Raw concept idea, expected specifications, defining the uncertainties, when to include the foundry. Collaboration is vital to identify the unknowns in function and fabrication and to prepare needed design variants to derisk the prototypes and achieve informative results as early as possible. And with first results come specification refinement, what should the end function really be? Learning through a biomedical micro needle implant project.
Jared Crawford
Teledyne MEMS
With over 20 years of experience in MEMS research and development, Jared has played a pivotal role in advancing microfabrication technologies. His expertise spans process design, prototype development, and transfer of innovations to manufacturing. As a technical expert, he specializes in developing foundational building blocks tailored to projects with unique requirements including optical switches, RF switches, microphones, and microfluidics.
Jared conducts technical assessments and process designs for emerging opportunities, leveraging his deep knowledge of MEMS fabrication techniques. He has been instrumental in bringing biomedical implant products from prototype through to human trials, ensuring that cutting-edge MEMS products make a real-world impact in healthcare.
Company Profile
Teledyne MEMS is an industry-leading pure-play MEMS foundry, specializing in manufacturing MEMS and microfabrication solutions, from initial prototypes to high-volume production, across two Canadian sites.
Our commitment lies in maintaining stringent quality systems, delivering exceptional service, and safeguarding customer intellectual property. We take pride in our track record of transitioning customer designs to mass production with efficiency and precision. Partnering with us means gaining access to extensive technical expertise and advanced fabrication capabilities, ensuring that we add value to your projects through our experience.
With decades of experience, we produce devices for diverse markets including micro-mirrors for telecommunications, gyro sensors for game controllers, microfluidic devices for miniaturized medical systems, and inertial sensors for automobiles. Our innovative MEMS enhance performance while reducing size and power consumption.
