Journal of Micromechatronics

Journal of Micromechatronics

Published quarterly by VSP (Netherlands)

Call for Papers


Scope :

Micromechatronics is the synergistic integration of microelectromechanical systems, electronic technologies, and precision mechatronics with high added value. The Journal of Micromechatronics (JuM), which is devoted to the theory and applications of microtechnology, is published quarterly by VSP Co., and includes survey papers, technical papers, short papers and news in the field of micromechatronics.

The covered topics include but are not limited to: micro devices and systems, micro sensors and actuators, high precision mechatronics, micro power supplies, high precision and/or miniaturized consumer products, computer and communication peripherals, optical instruments, security systems, micro robotics, space applications, bio-medical devices and systems and other industrial applications. In addition to covering fundamental component technologies, a particular emphasis of the journal is the integration and mechatronic aspects of diverse micromechatronic systems.

Editors-in-chief

Editorial Assistants

Submission of Paper

Please send six copies of the manuscript to one of the editors-in-chief for review. (See Instructions to Authors below).

Editorial Board

Instructions to Authors

Authors are encouraged to submit papers in electronic form (the E-mail addresses of the Editors can be found above). If electronic dispatch of files is not possible, 6 copies of the manuscript and an IBM compatible disk with all the files should be submitted to the Editor in your area:
  • N./S. America: Prof. R. Fearing
  • Asia/Australia: Prof. T. Fukuda
  • Europe: Prof. P. Dario

    • The Editors will forward the manuscript to the reviewers and will notify the author of receipt and outcome of the reviewing process. Submission of an article is understood to imply that the article is original and unpublished and is not being considered for publication elsewhere. It is the responsibility of the principal author to secure requisite permission from his or her employer and all papers submitted are understood to have received due clearance(s) for publication.

    Style of manuscript

    All typescripts must be in English, typed with double-line spacing, single-sided on A4 or letter sheets and should be numbered consecutively, beginning with the title page. The cover page must contain the title, the name, address, fax number and E-mail address of the author. An abstract (between 50 and 200 words) and up to eight keywords should follow the title page on a separate sheet. Headings and subheadings for different sections of the manuscript must be clearly indicated. Equations and formulae must be typewritten and numbered consecutively with arabic numerals in parentheses. Figures should be submitted as both hard copy and file also. Photographs can be either 600 dpi TIFF or Postscript. All figures and tables should be cited consecutively in the text and a list of captions should be provided at the end of the paper. Color printing of figures is at the expense of the author. References should be listed at the end of the paper in the reference section in numerical order. There will be no page charges. Reprints can be ordered by the authors with the reprint order form sent along with the first proofs.