Manufacturing

Panasonic has produced a range of micron-accurate industrial distance measuring sensors. Unlike its earlier similar sensors, digital output devices in the new HL-G2 series include interfaces for both Ethernet and RS-485 in each unit, selected by the cable used to connect them to the host system. They can communicate using EtherNet/IP, SLMP (seem-less message protocol), Modbus TCP or Modbus RTU. ...

The US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has announced an open competition for a new Manufacturing USA institute focused on the use of  AI to increase the resilience of U.S. manufacturers. The Notice of Funding Opportunity is  published on Grants.gov. NIST anticipates funding up to $70 million over a five-year period, subject to the availability of federal funds, ...

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 ...