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Winning Ways
This year’s winner of the EuroAsia IC Industry Foundry of the Year Award was Canadian based Micralyne. The company specialises in MEMS manufacturing and the feedback the award organisers have received suggest this was a popular winner. |
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Simulating MicroNanoSystems
Intergrated Engineering Software discuss the importance of simulation to the manufacturing process of MEMS and nano devices. |
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Surface engineering opportunities
Recent advances in nanotechnology have allowed companies to look at new techniques when considering modification of surfaces through engineering. A number of potential techniques are being explored. These emerging techniques are finding applications in emerging technologies. Here Boris Kobrin of Applied Microstructures looks at the growing opportunities for surface engineering. |
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A computer without a machine code
Once there was a time when a piece of hardware was created in the microelectronics world and then software would be added to make a device work. There was no need for a strong interaction between the two areas to ensure a successful device. The last few years have seen a growing co-operation between the hardware and software engineers. As we reached the level of nano engineering the understanding and interaction of these two groups will become vital to a successful device. Bernard Hodson discusses a number of alternatives that may enable the industry to merge hardware and software requirements into a singular approach to manufacturing. |
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NanoParticle Tracking Analysis – The NANOSIGHT system
Particular analysis has become an increasingly important part of microtechnology. As we approach the nano level of engineering this is more vital as the particulates can halt production rather than disturb it. NANOSIGHT discusses their offering to the arena. |
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