02/01/2006 Despite changes afoot at their troubled semiconductor division, researchers at Dutch multinational Philips Electronics continue to develop technology that will enable the next generation of chips. They are among a handful of companies using nanoscale components to make transistors ever smaller. "Historically the semiconductor roadmap has always been about more Moore," said Ronald Wolf, group leader at Philips Research.
02/01/2006 A new mass-detection system utilizing microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) and a unique resonating sensor is being developed by a collaboration of academic, industrial and government groups, and initially promises several performance improvements over existing technologies in the detection of foodborne pathogens, infectious diseases and cancer.
02/01/2006 Piezoelectric inkjet technology has advanced to become a key enabler for the digital revolution in manufacturing, and will transform analog production processes just as digital technology replaced analog in telecommunications.
02/01/2006 The term “Original Equipment Manufacturer” (OEM) was coined when most companies in the electronics industry designed, developed, and manufactured nearly everything in their end products.
02/01/2006 January 30, 2006 -- /PRNewswire/ -- FERNDALE, Mich. -- An advanced automotive paint technology system designed to help automakers save money and increase efficiency has been developed at Gage Products Company, a global leader in closed-loop recycling processes for automotive paint solvents.
02/01/2006 January 30, 2006 -- /MARKET WIRE/ -- AUSTIN, TX -- The International SEMATECH Manufacturing Initiative (ISMI) has begun a program to explore critical issues and barriers to introducing a new wafer size for manufacturing in the semiconductor industry, consortium officials said today.
02/01/2006 January 31, 2006 -- /IEST/ -- ROLLING MEADOWS, IL -- The Institute of Environmental Sciences and Technology (IEST) continues to offer valuable online education classes in its "Access the Experts" series.