The photonic chip of the future: at the Polytechnic University of Valencia UPVfab and the iTEAM Institute will lead the European Pilot Line for Photonic Chips The Chips Programme of the European Commission has just selected the PIXEurope initiative, in which the UPVfab laboratory and the iTEAM Institute of the Polytechnic University of Valencia participate […]
Deformable mirror technology takes laser welding and 3D printing to new heights With further research, the technology will be ready for full-scale production in the coming years Yongcui Mi, a newly minted Ph.D. in Production Technology from University West, has developed an innovative technology that enables the real-time shaping and control of laser beams, which […]
Germany: €12 million chip skills academy The project aims to tackle the growing skills gap in microelectronics In a bold move to secure its place at the forefront of the microelectronics industry, Germany has launched the “Skills4Chips” initiative. With the Microtec Academy as its centerpiece, this €12 million project, funded entirely by the Federal Ministry […]
Active Control in Membrane Space Telescopes: A wavefront Sensing Revolution Advancing space telescopes depends heavily on innovating the design of their primary mirrors, which determine the instrument’s sensitivity and resolution. In the paper “Membrane Space Telescope: Active Surface Control with Radiative Adaptive Optics”, S. Rabien, L. Busoni, C. Del Vecchio, J. Ziegleder, and S. […]
System Engineer – Metrology Tool Development Are you ready to lead the charge in delivering high-tech solutions for the semiconductor industry? Do you have experience managing complex systems and thrive in an Innovative, Fast-paced Environment? At Wooptix, we’re revolutionizing semiconductor manufacturing with our cutting-edge metrology tools. We are looking for a dynamic Project Leader to […]
Senior editor Joe Kuczynski from Photonics, interviews Javier Elizalde, COO at Wooptix Photonics Media interviews Wooptix, covering the company’s history, current products, and future plans. In this video, we highlight the final question about our next steps. Here you can find the video transcription. Joe Kuczynski So Wooptix has been sort of built around […]
The Semiconductor Value Chain As the world becomes increasingly reliant on chips, from consumer electronics to automotive and beyond, this value chain will only grow in importance Infography Font: Quartr The semiconductor industry is a vast and intricate network, where each segment plays a crucial role in driving the digital revolution. The image provided offers […]
Nanobots fighting cancer Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have developed nanorobots that kill cancer cells in mice Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have developed nanorobots that kill cancer cells in mice. The robot’s weapon is hidden in a nanostructure and is exposed only in the tumour microenvironment, sparing healthy cells. The study is published in the […]
Project Manager– Metrology Tool Development Location: Tenerife (San Cristóbal de La Laguna) – Madrid – Full Time Introduction: Are you ready to lead the charge in delivering high-tech solutions for the semiconductor industry? Do you have experience in managing complex systems and are excited by the challenge of working in an innovative, fast-paced environment? At […]
Case study: The benefits of wavefront sensing in material inspection Introduction In this case study, we explore the application of a wavefront sensor within the setting of the material inspection process of a laboratory equipment manufacturer. Wavefront sensors are frequently used in metrology and to test the quality of optical systems, with special attention to […]