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ReviewMicromachines2025

Recent Design and Application Advances in Micro-Electro-Mechanical System (MEMS) Electromagnetic Actuators.

Jianqun Cheng, Ning Xue, Bocang Qiu, Boqi Qin, Qingchun Zhao, Gang Fang, Zhihui Yao, Wenyi Zhou, Xuguang Sun

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Review in Micromachines, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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Who cites it

8 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

9 authors.

Jianqun ChengSchool of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Quanzhou University of Information Engineering, Quanzhou 362000, China.ORCID 0009-0006-9283-7140
Ning XueSchool of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Quanzhou University of Information Engineering, Quanzhou 362000, China.
Bocang QiuSchool of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Quanzhou University of Information Engineering, Quanzhou 362000, China.
Boqi QinSchool of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Quanzhou University of Information Engineering, Quanzhou 362000, China.
Qingchun ZhaoSchool of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Quanzhou University of Information Engineering, Quanzhou 362000, China.
Gang FangSchool of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Quanzhou University of Information Engineering, Quanzhou 362000, China.
Zhihui YaoSchool of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Quanzhou University of Information Engineering, Quanzhou 362000, China.
Wenyi ZhouSchool of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Quanzhou University of Information Engineering, Quanzhou 362000, China.
Xuguang SunSchool of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Quanzhou University of Information Engineering, Quanzhou 362000, China.

Funding

Fujian Provincial Natural Science Foundation Project 2024J08367
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) electromagnetic actuators have rapidly evolved into critical components of various microscale applications, offering significant advantages including precision, controllability, high force density, and rapid responsiveness. Recent advancements in actuator design, fabrication methodologies, smart control integration, and emerging application domains have significantly broadened their capabilities and practical applications. This comprehensive review systematically analyzes the recent developments in MEMS electromagnetic actuators, highlighting core operating principles such as Lorentz force and magnetic attraction/repulsion mechanisms and examining state-of-the-art fabrication technologies, such as advanced microfabrication techniques, additive manufacturing, and innovative material applications. Additionally, we provide an in-depth discussion on recent enhancements in actuator performance through smart and adaptive integration strategies, focusing on improved reliability, accuracy, and dynamic responsiveness. Emerging application fields, particularly micro-optical systems, microrobotics, precision micromanipulation, and microfluidic components, are extensively explored, demonstrating how recent innovations have significantly impacted these sectors. Finally, critical challenges, including miniaturization constraints, integration complexities, power efficiency, and reliability issues, are identified, alongside a prospective outlook outlining promising future research directions. This review aims to serve as an authoritative resource, fostering further innovation and technological advancement in MEMS actuators and related interdisciplinary fields.

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actuator integrationelectromagnetic actuationmicro-electro-mechanical systems

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PMID40572389
PMCPMC12194837

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