Economic analysis of using MEMS technology for monitoring warp tension and breaks in weaving

by 1970- Kobaner, Can

KOBANER, CAN. Economic Analysis of using MEMS technology for monitoring warp tension and breaks in weaving. (Under the direction of Dr. George L. Hodge and Dr. Abdelfattah Seyam). Micro-electro-mechanical-systems (MEMS) comprise a range of technologies that enable the fabrication of micron-sized, solid state devices such as sensors and actuators. MEMS manufacturing technologies enable the development of many exciting micro-scale or micro miniaturized products. This paper presents a decision model for evaluating the potential cost/benefit of different applications of MEMS for textiles. The objective is to determine the feasibility of replacing current warp tension measurement methods with MEMS. In order to accomplish this goal, a literature survey was conducted to document the current economic models and cost justification issues as well as the fundamentals of