Microchip Technology today announced it has engaged Macquarie Group to oversee the marketing and sale of its wafer fabrication facility (“Fab 2”) located in Tempe, Arizona.
Semiconductors
Laser Heating Enabling Sustainable Semiconductor Manufacturing
Laser heaters show promise to impact sustainability in numerous ways, ranging from increased tool efficiency, shorter process cycle time, and lower maintenance and consumables burdens associated with thermal processing, all of which lighten the impact of a process on fab infrastructure.
FAMES Pilot Line Launches Open-Access Call
Initiated in December 2023 by the Chips Joint Undertaking (Chips JU) and coordinated by CEA-Leti, FAMES envisions a strategic leap in semiconductor innovation, while reinforcing Europe’s industrial leadership.
Imec and ZEISS Sign a New Strategic Partnership Agreement
The signed Strategic Partnership Agreement extends the existing strategic partnership between imec and ZEISS, which has been in place since 2019, until 2029.
Precision, Automation, and Beyond: The Role of Advanced Sensors in the Evolution of Semiconductor Manufacturing
Semiconductor fabs are shifting to automated production and sensors are at the core of the transformation, ensuring absolute process control and product quality in today’s challenging landscape.
How Semiconductor Innovations are Transforming Autonomous Vehicles
With advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) becoming more sophisticated and artificial intelligence (AI) pushing the boundaries of vehicle autonomy, semiconductors in the automotive industry are witnessing a revolution.
EV Group Unveils Next-Generation GEMINI Automated Production Wafer Bonding System
EV Group today unveiled the next-generation version of its GEMINI automated production wafer bonding system for 300mm wafers.
Critical Manufacturing MES Supports Plessey’s Experimental MicroLED Processes
Critical Manufacturing announced that Plessey, renowned for its microLED display technology, has selected Critical Manufacturing MES to support its manufacturing workflows.
Imec Honors Apple’s Johny Srouji with the 2025 Innovation Award
Imec announced today that Johny Srouji, Apple’s senior vice president of hardware technologies, will receive the 2025 imec Innovation Award.
Multiple Vectors Tackle Memory Bandwidth
Hybrid bonding and new memories are enabling bandwidth gains.
