MEMS Applications

MEMS suppliers, equipment maker join MIG Hall of Fame

Mon, 14 May 2012 21:08:00 GMT

MEMS Industry Group (MIG) inducted 3 members into its MIG Hall of Fame, from EV Group (EVG), Acuity Inc. and Analog Devices Inc. (ADI).

Sensory Swarms and MEMS roadmaps on docket at MEPTEC MEMS Technology Symposium

Thu, 10 May 2012 18:04:00 GMT

MEPTEC will host its 10th Annual MEMS Technology Symposium in San Jose, CA. Keynotes cover “sensory swarms” and motion interfaces, and sessions will cover MEMS roadmaps; design, manufacturing, and test of MEMS; MEMS architectures and uses, and more.

Stiction free removal of organic sacrificial layers in MEMS manufacturing

Thu, 10 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT

To resolve "stiction" yield failure issue in the manufacturing of MEMS devices, special release processes have been developed based on a combination of structural and sacrificial materials. Yin Xu, Vlad Tarasov, Wei Chen, And Koukou Suu, ULVAC Technologies, Inc., Methuen, MA

ST’s MEMS revenues jump 82% in 2011, but TI holds onto #1 spot

Wed, 09 May 2012 13:09:00 GMT

The top 3 MEMS manufacturers by revenue -- Texas Instruments, Hewlett Packard, and Bosch -- fought for market share in 2011, but #4, STMicroelectronics, experienced the biggest revenue jump year-to-year.

Baolab expands NEMS fab technology in pursuit of CMOS-integrated IMU

Tue, 08 May 2012 18:03:00 GMT

Baolab Microsystems will modify the structures of its 3D NanoCompass to build a range of other motion sensors, with the end-goal of low-cost, smart, reconfigurable inertial measurement units (IMUs).

memsstar appoints CEO with semiconductor and packaging experience

Tue, 08 May 2012 14:36:00 GMT

memsstar Limited, deposition and etch equipment supplier to the MEMS and semiconductor industries, named Mike Thompson as CEO.

MEMS formed with laser, diamond combo

Mon, 07 May 2012 18:59:00 GMT

Western Michigan University developed a device combining a laser and diamond cutting system, enabling users to process hard, brittle materials that are difficult to machine. Initial applications include MEMS manufacturing, and other fabrication on semiconductor materials.

Hanking builds MEMS fab in China

Fri, 04 May 2012 20:06:00 GMT

Hanking Industrial Group Co., Ltd., broke ground on a micro electro mechanical system (MEMS) manufacturing campus in Fushun City, China, outside of Shenyang.

Dolomite, LioniX partner on microfluidics design, manufacturing, more

Wed, 02 May 2012 21:17:00 GMT

Dolomite and LioniX BV formed a partnership covering the design, development, fabrication, and distribution of microfluidic devices and systems.

What have we done for you lately?

Tue, 01 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT

This page is usually reserved for a guest editorial by someone in the industry that wants to rant a little bit about the lack of standards in any given area, the need to get young students interested in engineering and the sciences, why fab safety is so important, or answering the call to innovate, to give a few examples.

SST Book Review: Energy Harvesting for Autonomous Systems

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:16:00 GMT

Contributing editor Steve Groothuis reviews a book titled “Energy Harvesting for Autonomous Systems (Smart Materials, Structures, and Systems).” The book highlights the progression from the basic principles behind energy harvesting to the comprehensive systems that control the sensing, actuation, and transmission of those devices.

MEI semiconductor wet process tools built to prevent contamination

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:27:00 GMT

MEI uses Vycom Flametec PVC-C for chemical rinse tanks and other wafer-contacting elements of its process tools, reducing tool-based contamination and protecting fab workers. Bill McGinty, MEI operations manager, discusses the benefits the new-generation plastic for semiconductor fab tools.

CNSE STC designated trusted foundry for DOD Defense Microelectronics Agency

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 19:55:00 GMT

The College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering's (CNSE) Smart System Technology and Commercialization Center of Excellence (STC), Canandaigua, NY, was designated as a Trusted Foundry by the US Department of Defense's Defense Microelectronics Agency.

Magnetic MEMS under development at Silex thanks to new research grant

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 19:06:00 GMT

Silex Microsystems, a pure-play MEMS foundry, will develop ferromagnetic materials for next-generation MEMS devices, under a new VINNOVA research grant worth nearly 3 million Swedish Kronor.

Silex Microsystems adds board member with new markets eye

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:37:00 GMT

Silex Microsystems named Fredrik Jönsson, CEO of Beijer Electronics, to its Board of Directors. Beijer Electronics provides industrial automation and data communications solutions.

Texas Instruments (TI, TXN) names top suppliers

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 12:19:00 GMT

Texas Instruments awarded 15 of its 12,000 suppliers with Supplier Excellence Awards for delivering outstanding service and support, based on cost, environmental responsibility, technology responsiveness, assurance of supply, and quality.

ASMC will focus on productivity and technology challenges

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 20:13:00 GMT

The 23rd Annual SEMI Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing Conference (ASMC 2012) will be held May 15-17 in Saratoga Springs, New York. The conference will feature presentations of more than 85 peer-reviewed manuscripts covering critical process technologies and fab productivity. This year’s event features a panel discussion on “Competing for R&D Dollars,” moderated by Solid State Technology Editor-in-Chief Pete Singer.

Laser lithography tool uses piezo stage to construct submicron features

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:20:00 GMT

The new laser lithography tool from Nanoscribe GmbH produces complex 3D submicron structures up to 1mm with 150nm widths, boasting full automation and precise repeatability. It is based on a 3-axis piezo nano-positioning stage from PI (Physik Instrumente).

Micrel MEMS fab graded 98% following multi-million-dollar expansion

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 18:48:00 GMT

Micrel Inc. (NASDAQ:MCRL) received a 98% performance rating for its services and materials to a top-20 global MEMS designer and manufacturer in in a report covering Q4 2011.

Conference Report: MRS Spring 2012, Day 5

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:56:00 GMT

Blogger Mike Fury reports from the MRS Spring 2012 meeting in San Francisco. Highlights from the fourth day: electronic skin, energy storage with nanowires, printable inks, gas sensing, inkjet printing, semiconductor polymers for organic devices, CNTs, OFETs, touch screen fabrics, and the coffee breaks.