Manufacturing

Integrals Power has started production of its lithium-ion cathode materials in Milton Keynes, UK. “The pilot plant capable of producing 20 tonnes a year, demonstrating that the technology will scale to volume production,” according to the company, which has proprietary nano-material lithium iron phosphate (LFP) and lithium manganese iron phosphate (LMFP) intellectual property. “We believe this is one of the ...

Samsung says it has won a foundry order from Preferred Networks of Japan for accelerators to be made on its 2nm GAA process and packaged using its 2.5D Interposer-Cube S (I-Cube S) heterogeneous packaging technology. “This order validates Samsung’s 2nm GAA process technology and Advanced Package technology as an ideal solution for next-generation AI accelerators,” says Samsung  vp  Taejoong Song. ...

Cambridge electric vehicle battery start-up Nyobolt has revealed a purpose-built testing and demonstration car, created with Callum Automotive of Warwick. “Whilst the priority use for this Nyobolt EV is showcasing and testing the battery technology, Callum’s team has engineered it so that low volume production, for road or track use, is possible,” according to Nyobolt. “Nyobolt’s battery assembly plans are ...

Siemens Digital Industries Software and Intel Foundry have certified Solido EDA software for Intel’s 16 and 18A nodes and enabled an embedded multi-die interconnect bridge (EMIB) that can help customers leverage the performance, space and power efficiency advantages of 3D-IC (3D integrated circuit) designs more quickly. Intel 18A is the latest node in Intel Foundry’s process technology roadmap, featuring RibbonFET ...

Nordic Semiconductor is changing over to component reels made from recycled plastics, becoming one of the first chip companies to make the switch, it said, and reducing plastic waste by almost 15,000kg/year. The majority of the company’s component packaging reels are now made from re-ground high-impact polystyrene. Nordic tested the recycled plastic component reels against its traditional non-recycled reels to ...

Prusa has introduced its first industrial 3D printer, which includes a 90°C heated chamber and a 500°C print head for handling engineering polymers including PEEK and PEI, while still printing PLA for prototyping. Called ‘Pro HT90’, it has a vertical cylinder build volume, 300mm in diameter and 400mm tall. “HT90 supports a wide range of materials, from PLA to Ultem ...

A European pilot line for digital, analogue and RF ICs on 10nm and 7nm FD-SOI was announced today at French research lab CEA-Leti in Grenoble. Called Fames Pilot Line, it will create manufacturing processes for OxRAM, FeRAM, MRAM and FeFETs embedded non-volatile memories; RF switches, filters and capacitors; integrated inductors for dc-dc converters; and both heterogeneous and sequential 3D integration. ...

Renesas Electronics has completed the acquisition of GaN transistor maker Transphorm. “With the closing of the acquisition now completed, Renesas will immediately start offering GaN-based power products and related reference designs to meet the rising demand for wide bandgap semiconductor products,” said Renesas. “Investing in the power business is an important part of Renesas’ strategy.” Other recent moves it has ...

Emil Otto is aiming at joining steel, stainless steel, brass and copper objects below 450°C with three tin-based soft-soldering pastes. “The soldering and tinning pastes do not require zinc chloride, are therefore not subject to hazard labelling and can be used for soft soldering and tinning,” according to the company. “Zinnin Green pastes are used in the metalworking industry as ...

Miniature loudspeaker and microphone manufacturer Knowles is to provide precision fabrication and design services to medical device makers. “Knowles specialises in small, intricate components and assemblies with tight tolerances and high precision,” according to the company. “Its miniaturisation capabilities will provide med-tech OEMs with customised design, development and manufacturing services for miniature components and assemblies. Knowles will help companies scale ...