Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. announced the launch of Asterion-PW, extending its leadership in power device applications with a fast and precise ultrasonic pin welding solution.
MEMS
Veijo Kontas Joins proteanTecs Advisory Board
A veteran of the semiconductor and wireless industries, Kontas brings decades of expertise in SoC development to support proteanTecs’ strategic growth in telecommunications.
FTD Solutions Announces Partnership with CEA-Leti
Collaboration focuses on water conservation and sustainable semiconductor manufacturing.

Researchers Develop Novel Biomimetic Fabrication Technique for Flexible Electronics Such as Wearable Sensors and Electronic Skins
A research team at the University of Turku, Finland, has developed an innovative approach to replicating bioinspired microstructures found in plant leaf skeletons, eliminating the need for conventional cleanroom technologies.

How Advanced Environmental Monitoring Optimizes Semiconductor Manufacturing
Just slight variations from optimal environmental conditions can result in defective chips or batch failures, causing significant delays and financial setbacks.
Advancing Semiconductor Manufacturing with Innovative Pedestal Heating
The role of pedestal heating in maintaining precise temperatures cannot be overstated, and recent technological advancements are pushing the boundaries of what these critical components can achieve.

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.

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.