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International Journal of Mechatronics and Manufacturing Systems

 

Special Issue on: "Micro and Nanotechnologies for Medical Devices"

Guest Editors:
Ciro A. Rodriguez, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Mexico
Joaquim de Ciurana, Universitat de Girona, Spain

The current trends in the design and manufacturing of medical devices are supported by significant advances in micro and nanotechnologies. This special issue will cover the state-of-the-art in machines and manufacturing processes that incorporate micro and nanotechnologies with applications in medical devices. It invites the submission of high quality and original research articles related to advances in micro and nanotechnologies for medical devices.

Subject Coverage
Suitable topics include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Nanostructured biomaterials for medical devices
• Microfluidic systems and MEMS for medical devices
• Advanced processes and machines for medical devices manufacturing:
• Electrospinning for nanofibres
• Micro cutting and material removal (milling, EDM, grinding, deburring, among others)
• Micro processing of plastics (injection molding, extrusion, embossing, among others)
• Micro forming of metals (incremental sheet forming, forging, extrusion, among others)
• Lasers and laser processing of biomaterials
• Nanocoatings and surface treatment
• Metrology systems at micro and nanoscale
• Advanced microtechnologies in robotics and instruments for surgery (orthopaedic, ophthalmic, laparoscopy, electrosurgery, among others)

Notes for Prospective Authors

Submitted papers should not have been previously published nor be currently under consideration for publication elsewhere. (N.B. Conference papers may only be submitted if the paper was not originally copyrighted and if it has been completely re-written).

All papers are refereed through a peer review process. A guide for authors, sample copies and other relevant information for submitting papers are available on the Author Guidelines page

Important Dates

Submission of Manuscripts: 31 October, 2010