Clay,

     There are quite a few resources available which discuss just the
     issues you are looking for.  In addition to several recent market
     studies, which are relatively costly to purchase, there are papers and
     magazine articles which delve into the impact of MEMS in the real
     world, as well as examining the MEMS industry itself.  Some that come
     to mind readily:

     "MEMS Sensors Branch Out", Greg Paula, Mechanical Engineering, October
     1996

     "MEMS:  A Closer Look, Part 2:  The MEMS Industry in Silicon Valley
     and Its Impact on Sensor Technology", Janusz Bryzek, Sensors, July
     1996

     "Microsensors and Microsystems Will Increasingly Exert a Global
     Impact", Industry Developments and Trends, Sensor Business Digest,
     Sensors, October 1997  (available on the web at
     http://www.sensorsmag.com/sbd97.htm)

     "Microelectromechanical Systems:  A DoD Dual Use Technology Industrial
     Assessment", DARPA Report, December 1995  (also available on the web
     at the DARPA/ETO site)

     "Invasion of the Micromachines", Hank Hogan, New Scientist, June 1996.

     These are just the tip of the iceberg.  There is a wealth of
     information available on the Web.  Good luck!

     Regards,
     Judy

     _______________
     Judith Reich
     Consultant, Advanced Thermal Technologies
     Arthur D. Little, Inc.