About MST 

What does microsystems technology mean?
- A maximum of functionality requiring a minimum of space.  

Microsystems technology, abbreviated MST, is a branch of high technology largely characterized by symbiosis.

Different disciplines concerned with components and processes at the scale of micrometers merge into a comprehensive perspective in MST. Elements of microelectronics, micromechanics, microfluidics and other specialized disciplines are being combined in MST to attain a single goal: Maximum functionality requiring a minimum space.

Man-made micro systems can be compared to cells as the smallest viable units existing: Just as in the natural micro systems, complex operations of motion and information processing are being executed simultaneously by high-tech micro components.

Learn more about MST and its basic terms in our MST dictionary.

 

What does MST lead to?
-  Miniaturisation, efficiency and versatility for all.

In many fields microsystems already are a familiar part of our everyday life. Micromotors, -processors, and -sensors can be found in many devices of daily use such as DVD players, laptops, mobile phones and many more.

However some subdivisions of MST, as for example microfluidics, have not fully unfolded their whole potential yet. To push the further development and spread of these technologies means to gain a prospect of smaller, more efficient and increasingly versatile future products.

This benefits not only those sectors traditionally concerned with the dosing or analysis of small liquid amounts. Medical care for example is an important market for microfluidic innovations, but never the only one. In classic consumer or household goods, for one, intelligently designed microfluidic components can lead to significant product improvements just as well.

 

What can MST do for you?
- Competitive advantages in product innovation.

As the possible benefits of MST have not been realized in all business sectors so far, you can gain decisive competitive advantages by being among the first to apply MST components in your sector.

Space-saving, more cost- or energy-efficient solutions and increased functionality are some of the most important motives for product innovation. MST can contribute a lot to your success in achieving exactly these aims. With the help of MST, products already established become more attractive and fresh ideas can be transformed into completely new products.

See the manifold possibilities of MST by exploring our reference projects,
or reading the application notes on the pages of our business segment Bartels microComponents.
Or directly get into contact with us to find out what MST can do for you and your innovations.

The advantages of MST can practically apply in all ranges of products. In some everyday objects as mobile phones or laptops it has already found its way. Concurrently MST can drive innovations in countless markets.