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Yole Développement MEMS
- Q4 2011 earnings: Strong increase in sales with sequential revenue growth of 58%
- STMicroelectronics unveils worlds first 3-Axis gyroscope for automotive applications
- FormFactor, Inc. reports fourth quarter and annual results
- sp3 diamond technologies experiences 73 percent revenue growth in 2011
- Optical data storage from access optical networks: Holographic data storage uses volumetric crystal media
- Miniature 9-axis Inertial Module with 32-bit processing unit from STMicroelectronics boosts realism and accuracy in gaming, robotics and navigation
- Tokyo Electron (TEL) establishes organic EL and FPD departments, eliminates MEMS dev
- Demonstration of ultra-high speed piezoelectric thin film with nanodomain structure
- Tessera expects MEMS optics design win in smartphones early in 2012
- Qualtré strengthens management team with new vice President of engineering hire Dr. Ijaz Jafri
Operating earnings at break-even level and Positive net cash flow over the quarter.
The robust sensor aims to increase accuracy in car navigation and telematics systems.
Also announces board of director changes.
Company sees strong adoption of HF CVD reactor technology, expands into larger headquarters.
Access Optical Networks (AON; Monmouth Junction, NJ) has developed several technologies for holographic data storage (HDS) with write-only, read-only, and rewrite capability in a volumetric crystal media.
MEMS leader unveils a compact 9 degrees-of-freedom motion-sensing module with powerful processing capabilities.
Tokyo Electron Ltd. restructured its organization, with a new "Organic EL Division" established under GM Takeshi Okubo, as well as other new and consolidating subsidiaries in the semiconductor and liquid crystal production segments.
The Japan Synchrotron Radiation Research Institute (JASRI), Tokyo Institute of Technology, NIMS, and Kyoto University confirmed for the first time that it is possible to achieve ultra-high speed switching in a time of 200 nanoseconds with a new piezoelectric thin film which possesses micro regions called "nanodomains."
Tessera Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:TSRA) expects a mobile phone design win for its micro electro mechanical system (MEMS) optical imaging technology in H1 2012, reported Robert A. Young, president and CEO.
The company will also announce major steps ...
Qualtré, the leading developer of next generation silicon MEMS inertial sensors, announced the appointment of Dr. Ijaz Jafri to the position of Vice President, Engineering.
Yole Développement Microfluidics
- Agilent Technologies grows life sciences business with strategic acquisitions in next-generation sequencing and automated analytical solutions for pharma
- Quanterix develops microfluidic consumable that will enable next generation molecular diagnostic systems based on Single Molecule Array Technology
- Seventh Sense Biosystems receives $3.28 million Grand Challenges point-of-care diagnostics grant to expand Touch Activated Phlebotomy technology platform
- Rheonix, Inc. announces Novel Microarray Production Technology to support multiplexed endpoint detection of single nucleotide polymorphisms
- Leading product development company Sagentia selected by PathoGenetix to develop commercial-scale, rapid microbial detection system
- Affymetrix to acquire eBioscience
- Qualcomm forms Qualcomm Life subsidiary to deliver comprehensive wireless solutions for medical devices
- Microfluidic Market Briefing at SLAS 2012: Microfluidic Technologies & Applications trends
- Dolomite launches novel microfluidic device for advanced cell immobilization and observation
- Tegal invests in medical device developer
Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) announced it is expanding its life sciences business with two strategic acquisitions.
Lab on a Chip publication highlights performance of integrated arrays.
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation funding to support development of novel blood collection platform to enable decentralized diagnostic testing.
Rheonix today announced that it has completed development of a novel microarray production technology to create a high-fidelity microarray, the Hy-Fi Microarray.
Sagentia will help bring revolutionary Genome Sequence Scanning platform to market.
eBioscience is a leader in flow cytometry for oncology and immunology research reagents, with double-digit historical revenue growth and EBITDA margins of ~ 30% -
Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) announced today the formation of a wholly owned subsidiary, Qualcomm Life Inc., which will operate the business formerly known as Qualcomm Wireless Health, as well as the establishment of a $100 million Qualcomm Life Fund, an investment allocation established by Qualcomm Incorporated and to be managed by Qualcomm Ventures, Qualcomm's investment group.
Organizedy by Yole Développement - On Monday, February 6, at 12:30 PM 2:00 PM / Tutorial room #8 - Free Entrance
In collaboration with The Gurdon Institute (University of Cambridge), Dolomite has introduced the Embryo Immobilisation Chip, ideal for the immobilization and observation of embryos or cell aggregates of up to 150µm in diameter.
Technology targets a nearly $23 billion global wound care market.
Yole Développement Advanced Packaging
- Agilent Technologies grows life sciences business with strategic acquisitions in next-generation sequencing and automated analytical solutions for pharma
- Quanterix develops microfluidic consumable that will enable next generation molecular diagnostic systems based on Single Molecule Array Technology
- Seventh Sense Biosystems receives $3.28 million Grand Challenges point-of-care diagnostics grant to expand Touch Activated Phlebotomy technology platform
- Rheonix, Inc. announces Novel Microarray Production Technology to support multiplexed endpoint detection of single nucleotide polymorphisms
- Leading product development company Sagentia selected by PathoGenetix to develop commercial-scale, rapid microbial detection system
- Affymetrix to acquire eBioscience
- Qualcomm forms Qualcomm Life subsidiary to deliver comprehensive wireless solutions for medical devices
- Microfluidic Market Briefing at SLAS 2012: Microfluidic Technologies & Applications trends
- Dolomite launches novel microfluidic device for advanced cell immobilization and observation
- Tegal invests in medical device developer
Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) announced it is expanding its life sciences business with two strategic acquisitions.
Lab on a Chip publication highlights performance of integrated arrays.
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation funding to support development of novel blood collection platform to enable decentralized diagnostic testing.
Rheonix today announced that it has completed development of a novel microarray production technology to create a high-fidelity microarray, the Hy-Fi Microarray.
Sagentia will help bring revolutionary Genome Sequence Scanning platform to market.
eBioscience is a leader in flow cytometry for oncology and immunology research reagents, with double-digit historical revenue growth and EBITDA margins of ~ 30% -
Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) announced today the formation of a wholly owned subsidiary, Qualcomm Life Inc., which will operate the business formerly known as Qualcomm Wireless Health, as well as the establishment of a $100 million Qualcomm Life Fund, an investment allocation established by Qualcomm Incorporated and to be managed by Qualcomm Ventures, Qualcomm's investment group.
Organizedy by Yole Développement - On Monday, February 6, at 12:30 PM 2:00 PM / Tutorial room #8 - Free Entrance
In collaboration with The Gurdon Institute (University of Cambridge), Dolomite has introduced the Embryo Immobilisation Chip, ideal for the immobilization and observation of embryos or cell aggregates of up to 150µm in diameter.
Technology targets a nearly $23 billion global wound care market.
Yole Développement IC Manufacturing
- TranSiC: Fairchild Semiconductor acquires the Swedish power transistor company, pays USD 17 million
- SIA Forecast 2009 - 2011
- SMIC Settles All Pending Lawsuits with TSMC: Anticipates No Disruption to Customers
- Silicon wafer shipments grow in 3rd quarter 2009
- TI opens world's most advanced analog manufacturing facility in the U.S.
- X-FAB Announces Half-Year Results
- CEA-Leti and MAPPER to Launch IMAGINE Program with Delivery Of MAPPERs Massively Parallel Electron Beam Platform
- Replisaurus and Leti partner to drive innovative metallization technology into final stages
- TSMC joins the CEA-Leti Program on multiple E-Beam lithography for IC manufacturing
- X-FAB to Close 6-Inch Production at Plymouth, UK Fab
Answering the need for increasing efficiencies and higher performance for semiconductor applications, Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS) is extending its technology leadership capabilities with the acquisition of TranSiC, a Silicon Carbide (SiC) power transistor company.
The Semiconductor industry Association (SIA) released its annual forecast of global semiconductor sales projecting worldwide sales of $219.7 billion for 2009, a decline of 11.6 percent from the $248.6 billion reported in 2008. The forecast projects ...
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (the "Company" or "SMIC") announced that it entered into a settlement agreement with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd. (the "Acquiror" or "TSMC") to resolve all pending lawsuits ...
Worldwide silicon wafer area shipments increased significantly during the third quarter 2009 when compared to the second quarter 2009 area shipments according to the SEMI Silicon Manufacturers Group (SMG) in its quarterly analysis of the silicon ...
Facility will increase volume of energy-efficient chips for customers and create new jobs in North Texas
X-FAB Silicon Foundries announced sales of USD 84.4 million (EUR 63.3 million) for the first six months of the current fiscal year. This corresponds to a year-on-year decline of approximately 62.7 percent. Sales in the second quarter amounted to USD ...
CEA-Leti and MAPPER Lithography announce today that MAPPER has delivered one of its massively parallel electron beam platforms to CEA-Leti.
This delivery is part of the collaboration program between MAPPER and CEA-Leti targeting development ...
As company prepares clean ECPR technology for chip market, Leti collaboration will boost mastering fabrication process
TSMC and CEA-Leti, the leading French semiconductor research institute, signed an agreement in which TSMC will join the new industrial program IMAGINE, led by CEA-Leti, on maskless lithography for IC manufacturing. Intended to operate for three ...
Hi-tech firm's team at risk as orders fall; The future of semi-conductor manufacturer X-FAB's prized Plymouth factory was plunged into doubt last night as the firm warned it would close if not sold by the end of next year
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