Fraunhofer IPMS – 20 years of Center Nanoelectronic Technologies
The Center Nanoelectronic Technologies (CNT) of the Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems (IPMS) is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. Since its founding in 2005, it has developed into a pillar of applied semiconductor research in Germany and Europe. With its unique research cleanroom and equipment adhering to the 300-mm wafer industry standard, CNT is […]
15 years of Fraunhofer IZM-ASSID – The future of microelectronics
With a festive event and a symposium on 24 June 2025, Fraunhofer IZM-ASSID (All Silicon System Integration Dresden) celebrated 15 years of success in its field. Since its foundation in 2010, the Fraunhofer IZM’s Saxon site has become a globally respected engine of innovation in 3D system integration and wafer-level packaging – and a crucial […]
Imec and Tokyo Electron extend partnership
Imec, a world-leading research and innovation hub in nanoelectronics and digital technologies, has extended its strategic partnership with Tokyo Electron (TEL), a leading Japanese supplier of semiconductor production equipment. The agreement marks the start of a new five-year phase in their long-standing alliance. It will enable imec and TEL to deepen their joint R&D efforts […]
Project GENESIS minimises ecological footprint of semiconductors
A pan-European consortium dedicated to developing sustainable processes and technologies for the semiconductor-manufacturing supply chain announces the launch of the GENESIS project. This integrated, large-scale initiative aims to enable Europe’s chip industry to meet its sustainability goals – from material development to final waste treatment. Fraunhofer IPMS takes a managing role for one of the […]
CSEM and QDI Systems unveil Quantum Dot CMOS Image Sensor
Swiss technology innovation centre CSEM, in collaboration with Dutch deep-tech startup QDI Systems, has developed the world’s first image sensor to directly convert X-rays into electronic signals using quantum dots (QDs) on a CMOS platform. This revolutionary approach enables compact, low-cost, and scalable wide-spectrum imaging—from X-rays through visible to short-wave infrared (SWIR)—with applications ranging from […]