MEMS

‘Seeing’ Non-Uniformities in 2D Materials May Lead to New Medical Sensors

A novel and better approach at detecting non-uniformities in the optical properties of two-dimensional materials could potentially open the door to new uses for these materials, such as for drug detection, according to a team of researchers.  

Rigetti Computing Announces Michael Harburn as Chief Technical Officer

Rigetti Holdings, Inc., a developer of hybrid quantum-classical computing systems, today announced Michael Harburn, who previously held the role of Senior Vice President, Fabrication Operations and QPU Engineering at Rigetti, has been appointed Chief Technical Officer.

POET Technologies and Liobate Technologies Collaborate on Ultra-High-Performance Photonic Integrated Circuits

POET Technologies Inc., the designer and developer of the POET Optical Interposer and Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) for the data center and tele-communication markets, today announced a collaboration with Liobate Technologies to incorporate advanced Thin-Film Lithium Niobate modulators onto POET’s Optical Engines supporting power-efficient ultra-high-bandwidth electro-optic conversion for data center and telecom applications.

Imec Pioneers Ultra-Wideband Transmitter Chip That Pushes Data Rates up to 1.66Gb/s with Milliwatt Power

At this week’s International Solid-State Circuits Conference (ISSCC), imec presented a new impulse-radio ultra-wideband (IR-UWB) transmitter chip that could redefine the future of UWB technology.

Manoj R. Shah, Former Professor of Practice at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Elected to the National Academy of Engineering

Manoj R. Shah, former Professor of Practice at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) for his “technical advancements in design, analysis, and applications of electric machines.”

Supplyframe Consumer Research Highlights Shifting Car Buying Behaviors, Consumer Sentiment About the Automotive Industry

Supplyframe today released research indicating that most consumers anticipate negative fallout from supply chain shortages fueled by the pandemic to continue throughout 2022.

Worldwide Semiconductor Assembly and Test Facility Database Now Tracks Integrated Device Manufacturers, 475 Facilities

SEMI and TechSearch International today announced a new edition of the Worldwide Assembly & Test Facility Database offering significantly expanded coverage that now includes integrated device manufacturer (IDM) facilities.

Toward a Stronger Defense of Personal Data

Engineers build a lower-energy chip that can prevent hackers from extracting hidden information from a smart device.

Metal Mix and Match: An Unexpected Discovery Could Improve the Crystallinity of Coordination Nanosheets

Scientists develop a simple strategy to enhance the structural properties of coordination nanosheets by mixing two metal ion solutions together, using a powerful organic ligand.

MSTC 2022 to Showcase Latest MEMS and Sensors Advances Driving Medical and Mobility Innovations

Advances driving the next generation of medical and mobility applications will take center stage at the SEMI MEMS and Sensors Technical Congress (MSTC 2022), April 26-27, 2022, as industry visionaries and experts gather to discuss the latest MEMS and sensors trends and innovations.

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