Research

Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed smart textiles that use acoustic waves instead of electronics to measure touch, pressure and movement. SonoTextiles work with glass microfibres that conduct sound waves; data processing is efficient thanks to use of different frequencies. The researchers have woven glass fibres into the fabric at regular intervals. At one end of each glass fibre is ...

Imec and MIT are joining up to research nanoelectronics-based solutions for minimally and non-invasive diagnostic devices for personalised medicine. The work will be conducted within a number of groups at MIT including the Research Lab of Electronics (RLE), Microsystems Technology Laboratories (MTL) and the Institute for Medical Engineering and Science (IMES). Healthcare remains one of the most significant global socio-economic ...

Researchers at Wolverhampton University have secured funding for a space-based project, using Quub satellites, to help tackle UK water leakages. The Wolverhampton team, along with partners, will be working on a project called ‘Space Eye’. The aim is to use the latest satellite technology for faster, more accurate and cost-effective monitoring. Wolverhampton will receive £1.3m in funding from Ofwat’s Innovation ...

Luc Van den hove (pictured), CEO of Imec, is expected to propose reconfigurable AI chips tomorrow in his address to Imec’s annual ITF event. Chips take too long to make to keep up with fast-moving algorithm development is Van den hove’s central thesis. “There is a huge inherent risk of stranded assets because by the time the AI hardware is ...

Imec, has developed an ingestible sensor  2.1cm in length and 0.75cm in diameter to measure redox balance, pH, and temperature along the entire gastrointestinal tract. Monitoring gut health is challenging due to the complexity and inaccessibility of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Traditional methods, such as endoscopy and colonoscopy, cannot provide a comprehensive view of the entire GI tract and are ...

CEA-Leti revealed GaN micro-LED displays incorporating an array of organic photodetectors. “MicroLED’s high radiance allows us to free up space on the display panel to incorporate photodetectors,” said Leti’s project leader Michaël Pelissier. “Demonstrating the integration of microLEDs with photodetectors paves the way for multi-functional displays that combine imaging, gesture recognition and even biometric scanning.” The display-sensor was described in ...

Imec and the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research have introduced  a novel method for activating neural tissue using intermittent interferential current stimulation (i²CS). The method offers more precise and energy-efficient control over neural activation, reducing side effects and enhancing stimulation efficacy. This unlocks novel therapy possibilities for chronic diseases, such as vagus nerve stimulation for the treatment of depression and ...

Imec and TNO have launched the Holst Centre Photonics Lab forphotonics research and development in the Netherlands. By advancing photonics research and fostering collaboration between industry and academia, the lab aims to bridge the gap between innovation and industrialization for applications in sectors such as automotive, healthcare, and data communications. The new lab is located at High Tech Campus Eindhoven ...

Clocks on Earth are ticking a bit more regularly thanks to NIST-F4, a new atomic clock at the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) campus in Boulder, Colorado. NIST has also submitted the clock for acceptance as a primary frequency standard by the International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM), the body that oversees the world’s time. NIST-F4 ...

A consortium of 12 European partners, coordinated by imec, has been selected in the framework of the European Chips Act to develop the EU Chips Design Platform. Funded by Chips JU, the platform will facilitate access to advanced semiconductor design infrastructure, training, and capital for fabless semiconductor startups, small and medium enterprises and research organizations. By providing the necessary resources, the initiative ...