Picosecond ultrasonic technology can provide a metrology solution with excellent accuracy and gage capability for the control of interconnect processes in advanced packaging.
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Curvilinear Technology: A Game Changer for the Logic Technology Roadmap
Imec enables the ‘curvilinear’ manufacturing ecosystem – from design over OPC and mask to wafer.
How Machine Learning Is Improving Semiconductor Operations
ML enhances demand forecasts, optimizes inventory, reduces equipment downtime, and boosts yields, leading to higher profitability, quicker market response, and stronger competitive positioning.
Navigating Semiconductor Manufacturing Complexity with Data-driven Insights
Managing semiconductor manufacturing intricacy requires more than traditional analytics; it demands advanced, data-driven insights to stay competitive.
CHIPS Act and R&D – Who Will Pay for Leading Edge?
An increased investment in R&D is required, as well as a strategic rethinking of how existing manufacturing infrastructure can be modernized to meet future demands.
TECHCET Projects Big Development for Lithography Materials
TECHCET is forecasting a 7% increase in photolithography materials revenue in 2025, reaching $5.06 billion, driven by a recovery in the semiconductor market.
Expanding Access to Advanced Chip Design Capabilities: Launch of the EU Chips Design Platform
A consortium of 12 European partners has been selected in the framework of the European Chips Act to develop the EU Chips Design Platform.
The Outlook For The Precursor Market Remains Strong
Key growth areas include high-k metal and dielectric precursors for emerging transistor architectures and advanced packaging.
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Worldwide Silicon Wafer Shipments Increase 2% Year-on-Year in Q1 2025, SEMI Reports
Worldwide silicon wafer shipments increased 2.2% year-on-year (YoY) to 2,896 million square inches (MSI) from the 2,834 MSI recorded during the same quarter of 2024.
