SPEAKER PROFILE



Marco Capovilla 

Marketing and Product Manager, STMicroelectronics

Italy

How MEMS sensors are transforming wearables for fitness and healthcare

Abstract

MEMS sensors are transforming personal health and activity monitoring through wearable technology. These advanced sensors deliver real-time, precise data on vital signs, impacts, and daily activities, which are essential for tracking user wellness, sports performance, and healthcare.
By continuously analyzing movement and impact, MEMS sensors provide valuable insights that enhance the tracking of physical performance and overall well-being. This leads to personalized health monitoring and seamless integration of performance data, ushering in a new era of ubiquitous monitoring with tailored health insights and improved lifestyle management.


Bio

Marco Capovilla holds a Master's degree in Physics from the University of Milan. With three years of experience as a Quality Manager in the medical sector, he joined STMicroelectronics in 2005 as part of the MEMS Research and Development team. His focus was on the dry etching process for MEMS sensor production and on process transitioning ST's fabrication facilities from 6-inch to 8-inch wafers. In 2009, he brought his expertise to the technical marketing team and collaborated in supporting key accounts globally, including those in the United States, Europe, and Asia.
Since 2014, Marco has been the Marketing and Product Manager responsible for MEMS in the Korea area and is the product reference for IMU within the ST MEMS Sub-Group.