Achieve frictionless, reliable motion and unparalleled accuracy in your micro-mechanisms.
FlexMEMS refers to a specialized category of micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) that incorporate silicon flexure-based mechanisms. These systems offer frictionless motion and exceptional precision, ideal for micro-scale applications.
Frictionless motion: Flexure-based mechanisms eliminate the need for lubrication, ensuring smooth operation even in extreme environments such as space or vacuums.
High precision: FlexMEMS deliver submicron accuracy, making them ideal for applications where extreme precision is critical.
Reliability: The absence of friction in the design minimizes wear, resulting in long-lasting and reliable performance in highly demanding applications.
Custom solutions: FlexMEMS technology can be customized to meet the specific needs of different industries.
Innovation in design: FlexMEMS integrate cutting-edge compliant mechanisms and customized MEMS solutions, offering advanced functionality and durability.
Operability in extreme environments: FlexMEMS can function effectively in challenging environments such as cryogenic ones or space, making them versatile for different industrial applications.
FlexMEMS are particularly useful when a very high level of precision is requested in a small footprint.
At CSEM, we specialize in designing, assembling, and testing systems with submicron accuracy. Our team excels at multiphysics simulations and the creation of flexure-based mechanisms for use in scientific instruments and watches.
CSEM’s expertise in flexure-based mechanisms and MEMS technology has led to the development of FlexMEMS, addressing the growing demands of high-performance applications. Our solutions provide submicron accuracy, ensuring reliability and precision across various fields, including scientific instrumentation and watchmaking.
CSEM’s multiphysics expertise spans a wide range of capabilities, taking into consideration various physical phenomena to optimize the performance and design of complex systems.
We utilize specialized tools for different types of physics, including structural, thermal, magnetic, and vibrational analysis, to fine-tune the performance of FlexMEMS and other systems.
High-power reserves are pushed to the optimum.
With over 20 years of experience in manufacturing silicon components and designing flexure-based systems, we offer breakthrough escapements and oscillators for mechanical watches.
Many of our patented concepts have been introduced to the watch industry, achieving impressive power reserves and exceptional chronometric performance.
Collaboration with diverse industries and research institutes
CSEM's precision expertise spans various industries and research centers, making us a valuable partner in multiple fields. Our precision-focused capabilities extend to tribometers and instruments for monitoring, for instance, eye pressure, among others. Through collaboration, we drive innovation and progress.
Our MEMS capabilities and system engineering expertise foster new application sectors, such as metrology, automation, and medical fields.
Explore our groundbreaking research and exclusive technological developments that have advanced watchmaking and scientific instrumentation.
CSEM’s research in FlexMEMS continues to push the boundaries of precision and reliability, contributing to breakthroughs across high-tech industries. Reach out to our experts to explore how FlexMEMS can meet your specific needs.
FlexMEMS in scientific instrumentation
FlexMEMS in watch mechanisms
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