Olympus LED-illuminated microscope plus image analysis software simplify workflow

Published: February 29, 2016

Olympus Corp., Tokyo, introduces the Olympus BX53M system microscope and Olympus Stream 2.1 image analysis software that together simplify workflow from observation to measurement, analysis, and reporting.

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Brewer Science and Arkema produce semiconductor materials via directed self assembly

Published: February 22, 2016

Brewer Science Inc., Rolla, Mo., and Arkema France Corp. announce achievement of pilot-scale production of high-quality directed self-assembly materials using Arkema's block copolymer technology and Brewer Science's manufacturing expertise.

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Semiconductor materials produced via directed self assembly

Published: February 22, 2016

Brewer Science Inc., Rolla, Mo., and Arkema France Corp. announce achievement of pilot-scale production of high-quality directed self-assembly materials using Arkema's block copolymer technology and Brewer Science's manufacturing expertise.

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SunEdison Semiconductor initiates agreements to assure polysilicon supply

Published: February 22, 2016

SunEdison Semiconductor Ltd., St. Peters, Mo., says that over the past several months it has been working on several initiatives to improve contingency planning for its polysilicon supply chain, and to manage the transition to multiple sources.

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SEMI launches European integrated packaging assembly/test group

Published: February 22, 2016

Semi, San Jose, Calif., has launched the European Semiconductor integrated Packaging and Test (ESiPAT) Special Interest Group to foster collaboration among companies, and to collectively raise the profile and reinforce the semiconductor back-end industry in Europe.

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Global semiconductor sales top $335B in 2015

Published: February 22, 2016

The Semiconductor Industry Association, Washington, announces that the global semiconductor industry posted sales totaling $335.2 billion in 2015, a slight decrease of 0.2% compared to the 2014 total, which was the industry's highest-ever sales total.

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Imec and Iminds to merge and create nanoelectronics research center

Published: February 22, 2016

Imec and Iminds, both of Belgium, announce that they intend to merge the research centers to create a nanotech research center in which Iminds will be integrated as an additional business unit within Imec.

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Veeco TurboDisc As/P MOCVD reactor system enables 20% cost reduction

Published: February 22, 2016

Veeco Instruments Inc., Plainview, N.Y., has launched the TurboDisc K475i arsenic phosphide (As/P) metal organic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD) system for the production of red, orange, and yellow light-emitting diodes, as well as multi-junction III-V solar cells, laser diodes, and transistors.

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Keysight Precision SMU low-cost software supports full device characterization

Published: February 22, 2016

Keysight Technologies Inc., Santa Rosa, Calif., introduces a number of different low- or no-cost software control options for its B2900A Series Precision Source/Measure Units.

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Ultratech’s AP300 lithography systems chosen for next-gen packaging applications

Published: February 21, 2016

Ultratech Inc., San Jose, Calif., announces that it has received an order for multiple AP300E lithography systems from a leading outsourced semiconductor assembly and test company.

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