Constructing atomically thin electronics using MEMS

Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) have become foundational tools in advancing miniaturized technologies, spanning applications from sensors to biomedical devices. In this seminar, we explore the principles, fabrication techniques, and functional capabilities of MEMS, setting the stage for their role in the emerging field of atomically thin electronics. We conclude with a discussion of a recent breakthrough study published in Nature, which demonstrates how MEMS can be leveraged to assemble and manipulate two-dimensional materials with atomic precision—paving the way for scalable, reconfigurable electronics of the future.