In a new study, Lam Research Corp., Fremont, Calif., examined the potential for the use of artificial intelligence in process development for chip fabrication and found that a “human first, computer last” approach can reach process engineering targets dramatically faster and at half the cost compared to today’s approach.
SMART Vortex Generators
This video from Aircraft Airplane demonstrates SMART Vortex Generators that shapeshift during flight to reduce drag—saving fuel and reducing emissions.
Science 101: What is Microelectronics?
Argonne National Laboratory discusses the ultrasmall components in computers, smartphones, and much more. Microelectronic components are essential to running businesses, halting the spread of disease, delivering power to homes through the electric grid, and conducting scientific research to combat big challenges like the climate crisis. The first video in the series Science 101: What is […]
Confluent Medical Technologies announces grand opening of Costa Rica expansion
Confluent Medical Technologies, Scottsdale, Ariz., has announced the grand opening of the latest addition to their large scale manufacturing center of excellence in Alajuela, Costa Rica, expanding their capacity for Nitinol processing and catheter manufacturing. This new facility will be co-located with the existing Confluent Costa Rica facility and will add an additional 66,000 square […]
QMD precision components business now part of Cirtec Medical
Cirtec Medical Corp., Lowell, Mass., has acquired QMD Precision Components, a business that specializes in the development and manufacturing of silicone, polyisoprene, and other custom elastomeric components, tubing, and subassemblies. Cirtec is a strategic outsourcing partner of complex medical devices, including minimally invasive and active implantable devices. The acquisition will enable Cirtec to provide customers […]