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Heterogeneous Integration Versus Dimensional Scaling; One Year In (Part 2)

In the first part of this series, I covered the perspectives of dimensional scaling vs. heterogeneous integration based on discussions during SEMICON West 2017. For part two, I spoke with equipment and material suppliers who serve either (or in some …

SEMICON West 2016: Update from the Semiconductor Suppliers

Every year at SEMICON West, in addition to taking in keynotes and technology sessions, I like to catch up with semiconductor suppliers to find out about any significant news, their latest offerings and how they are enabling next-generation manufacturing. Here …

As MEMS Hits Its Stride, memsstar Is Ready

Over the last few years, microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) have moved into the mainstream electronics markets as established technologies, and are experiencing additional growth through software and applications. Whereas 10 years ago MEMS discussions revolved around hammering out the processes, solving …

Environmental and Biosensor Technology for MEMS Manufacturing

Biological and environmental sensors offer unique manufacturing challenges beyond those of other MEMS and sensor-based devices. Fundamentally, sensors incorporating merged technologies of this kind can still be considered as two distinct components – a mechanical device with an added bio …

Does MEMS fit into China’s “Made in China” Plan?

  Renowned for their high volume product manufacturing capabilities, China is now turning its attention to the technology market. As part of the “Made in China 2025” (MiC2025) initiative launched in May 2015, the aim is to further develop the …

MEMS Devices – What’s in a MEMS?

There is no such thing as a standard MEMS process. memsstar takes a look at why this is the case for a wide range of modern CMOS and MEMS devices. At the birth of early semiconductor devices, only a small range of materials …

SEMICON West 2015 Retrospective: The future of MEMS manufacturing

At this year’s SEMICON West in the U.S. this past July, MEMS was a major focus, especially with the advent of the Internet of Things. The IoT has the potential to dramatically increase adoption of MEMS and MEMS-based sensors. “New …

Celebrating National Women in Engineering Day

23rd June is National Women in Engineering Day and here at memsstar we are delighted to celebrate the day with our Field Service Technician, Kathy Hendry.  Kathy can often be found in the company’s Class 1000 cleanroom assisting in the re-manufacture …

Wet Etching Vs Dry Etching Processes for Current and Next-Generation MEMS Devices

  The worldwide micro electromechanical systems (MEMS) market is steadily increasing driven primarily by consumer demand for new wearable technology followed by the desire in the medical industry to reduce costs whilst improving the speed of diagnosis with emphasis on …

Cleanroom Technology – from Fabs to Abs

2015 is being proclaimed as the year of the wearable device. As our insatiable appetite is whetted by the lure of the latest shiny gizmo to measure our fitness, keep in touch with friends and download data at the touch …