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KU Leuven and imec researchers have found a way to revolutionize the field of flexible, thin-film electronics by applying the 'foundry' model, commonly used in conventional silicon chip production. This new approach could significantly boost innovation in flexible electronics. Professor Kris Myny, along with colleagues Hikmet Çeliker and Wim Dehaene, have published their study "Multi-project wafers for flexible thin-film electronics by independent foundries" in Nature yesterday. Check out the publication for more details on this groundbreaking advancement in electronics: https://lnkd.in/eVMZ85eh Or read more in our partner press release: https://lnkd.in/eDJgKZ6t Part of this research has received funding under the Horizon Europe programme under grant agreement No 101088591 ‘ORISON project’.

Wafer-to-wafer hybrid bonding is revolutionizing 3D integration by enabling high-density stacking of heterogeneous chips. To expand its applications, especially for memory-on-logic stacking, the interconnect pitch must shrink to far below 1µm, beyond today's state-of-the-art. This article reveals how hybrid Cu & SiCN bonding now achieves interconnect pitches as small as 400nm, a major leap in 3D integration technology. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e_H686kk

Join us at ITF World! Imec's tech event of the year is happening on 21-22 May, and we're excited to present the imec Tech SHEroes—a celebration of women's achievements in the semiconductor industry. Listen to incredible women at various stages of their careers in fireside chats, sharing insights and stories that inspire and empower. It's all about encouraging more women and young girls to join our sector and shape its future. Don't miss out—register now and be part of the movement for diversity and inclusion! 👉 https://lnkd.in/e6CzRbtr Malgorzata Jurczak, Katrien Marent, Sofie Beyne, Juliette Gevers, Dorien De Doncker

Meet Emily Gallagher, Program Director at imec, whose passion for innovation is inspired by her mother, Jean Eleanor White, a trailblazer in #STEM when women in the field were rare.   Jean's resilience and determination became Emily's guiding light, leading her to carve her own path in her career. Emily's journey at imec reflects our culture of innovation, teamwork, and community. As we celebrate our 40th anniversary, we share stories like hers to honor the amazing people who make our success possible.   Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/ex9SuEFh

As we enter the biotechnology century, our ability to read, write, and edit DNA is transforming sectors from human health to industrial manufacturing. Now, the next disruptive technology wave could emerge in the realm of data. By harnessing the compression power of biology, it’s feasible to condense the entire internet into a mere shoebox. Through advances in automation and rapid DNA reading and writing capabilities, experts increasingly favor DNA as a long-term information storage solution. 👉 Join Liesbet Lagae in a dedicated session at SynBioBeta to hear about the latest progress in DNA data storage and computing, as well as the bottlenecks making this novel technology accessible to the mainstream. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dhfMKUnr #DNAstorage #Datastorage #Bioconvergence

Deep-tech solutions will be needed in almost every industry to drive innovation forward. 🚀 Over 150 game-changers in deep tech were at imec for Tech Tour's Growth Deeptech event for two days of learning, networking and pitching. Some highlights from the event: Michael Engelmann's panel on leading growth investor rounds, Peter Peumans' fireside chat with Daniela Buchmayr from Sarcura and pitches imec portfolio companies: Pharrowtech, MICLEDI microdisplays, Spectricity, Azalea Vision, Pulsify Medical, SOLiTHOR 🔥

Are you curious about the number of brilliant minds driving imec's innovation? Let’s have a look at the answer on our recent poll ( 👉https://lnkd.in/e9_Scev4)  The correct answer is... 🥁 We have more than 5,500 talented colleagues on board! In celebration of imec's 40th birthday, we're giving you an exclusive sneak peek into our community! Swipe left to discover our innovative minds' incredible growth and passion since the early days! 🕰️ Here's to 40 years of teamwork, expertise, and pushing the boundaries together! #imec40years #innoversary

Take the pulse of the deep-tech venturing landscape at ITF World. Learn more about development and growth financing and how promising start-ups collaborate with imec to disrupt their deep-tech industries. Imec’s Deep-tech Dive is a dedicated track within the ITF World for entrepreneurs, accelerators and VCs, emphasizing the latest developments and trends in deep tech and focusing on the fourth wave of disruptive innovation: the crossroads of science and engineering. Register today: https://lnkd.in/eUpu_Ggc #ITFWorld2024 #imec40years imec.DeepTechVentures

Looking back on 5 years of OnePlanet Research Center, and looking forward to the innovative future to come! Congratulations! 🎉 

Next week at Compound Semiconductor International #CSInternational Nadine Collaert, imec fellow and director of imec's advanced RF program, will discuss harnessing the power of RF GaN-on-Si technology for next-generation connectivity. With a focus on infrastructure and handset applications, Nadine will address challenges in mm-wave technology, exploring the strategic compromise in the FR3 (6-24GHz) spectrum for high coverage and bandwidth. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dVikVup6