Graphene Flagship researchers develop a sensor that could lead to new treatments for epilepsy 

A newly developed graphene-based implant can record electrical activity in the brain at extremely low frequencies and over large areas, unlocking the wealth of information found below 0.1 Hz. This technology, which will be showcased in the Graphene Pavilion at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona from 25-28 February 2019, was developed by Graphene Flagship partners at the […]

Components Banks to Help Indian Start-ups: IESA

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Large-scale manufacturing of India-designed products has still to pick up in the Indian electronics industry. In this context, Dr. Satya Gupta, co-founder and CEO, Senzopt Technologies India, and Member, Executive Council, IESA, discusses how the India Electronics & Semiconductor Association (IESA) is working toward building India as an electronics manufacturing hub by 2030 and what other programs will help promote innovation in India.

M4M 5K Supports STEM Programs in Chicago

In January, the Richard J. Daley College in Chicago celebrated the grand opening of their new Manufacturing Technology and Engineering Center (MTEC) designed around a fresh approach to attract and educate students in manufacturing technology. The new building features modern equipment in CNC machining, state-of-the-art robotics, automation, metrology, mechatronics, EDM, 3D printing, and welding to support the […]

Taiwan Maintains Largest Share of Global IC Wafer Fab Capacity, Says IC Insights

China shows biggest increase, nearly matching North America with 12.5% share in 2018. IC Insights recently released its new Global Wafer Capacity 2019-2023 report that provides in-depth detail, analyses, and forecasts for IC industry capacity by wafer size, process geometry, region, and product type through 2023.  Figure 1 shows the world’s installed monthly wafer production capacity by […]