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Microsystems: small structures, big impact.

M Wilkinson
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Microsystems are devices that incorporate a combination of microfluidic, micromechanical, microoptical and microelectronic components. This is the first in a series of articles looking at the major impact the technology is likely to have on medical products during the next 10 years and how companies can profit from the opportunities it offers.

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M Wilkinson. 2000. Microsystems: small structures, big impact.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10947326/

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