Recent #3D IC news in the semiconductor industry

2 months ago

➀ Jayashankar Narayanankutty, Cadence Design Systems的销售总监,讨论了公司与印度政府合作的计划如何推动其业务增长,特别是在初创公司领域。

➁ Cadence通过灵活的商业模式为不同阶段的初创企业提供支持,包括提供免费或延迟支付的EDA工具,以帮助解决资金和技术挑战。

➂ Cadence正在投资于AI驱动的设计工具和3D集成电路技术,这可能成为印度在半导体行业取得领先地位的机会。

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2 months ago

➀ MIT's CSAIL has developed Xstrings, a new 3D printing technique that simplifies the creation of cable-driven devices by embedding cables directly into 3D-printed structures, reducing production time by 40%.
➁ The system allows users to specify motion types such as bending, twisting, or coiling through a digital blueprint, enabling seamless design and fabrication in a single step.
➂ Demonstrated applications include robotic fingers, interactive sculptures, and gripping tentacles, showcasing potential in robotics, art, and wearable tech.

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3 months ago

➀ Researchers at the University of Houston have provided new insights into the basic process of heart development in utero, offering potential advancements in the treatment of heart disease.

➁ The study focuses on tunneling nanotube-like structures, which are long, thin membrane channels that connect cells.

➂ These structures physically connect cardiomyocytes in the myocardium to endocardial cells in the endocardium, facilitating long-distance intercellular communication essential for heart formation.

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3 months ago

➀ This article introduces a Raspberry Pi Pico system designed for a sound-effect pedal for electric guitar;

➁ The system, called the Gesture Controller, uses three angles of control (Yaw, Pitch, and Roll) to manipulate MIDI parameters;

➂ It utilizes a 6-axis AHRS IMU sensor and 3D printing technology, with the software coded in Python using Adafruit’s MIDI library.

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3 months ago

➀ Researchers developed lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) to deliver mRNA encoding the KRAS G12D neoantigen and cGAMP to reprogram the liver's immune environment and generate an antitumor response against metastatic pancreatic cancer.

➁ The LNPs successfully activated the type I interferon pathway, leading to the generation of CD8+ cytotoxic T cells capable of recognizing and attacking metastatic cancer cells.

➂ The study suggests that combining KRAS mRNA with a STING agonist strengthens the immune response against PDAC and offers a more effective approach than traditional immunotherapies.

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3 months ago

➀ Ed reflects on the sources of €1trn and his strategy to secure a share of it;

➁ Ed discusses the possibility of the US raising €800 billion for 'ReArm Europe' and €200 billion for 'InvestAI';

➂ Ed's assignment to the EU as 'Digital Envoy' and his plan to spend on meals and indulgences to identify influential figures in the spending of the funds.

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3 months ago

➀ A research team led by Professor Kyu-Young Park from POSTECH has developed technology to significantly increase the lifespan and energy density of electric vehicle (EV) batteries;

➁ The technology involves a 'nano-spring coating' technique that improves battery stability and performance;

➂ The research is published in ACS Nano and has the potential to revolutionize EV battery technology.

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3 months ago

➀ ATLANT 3D announced a $15M Series A+ funding round led by West Hill Capital;

➁ The company's atomic-scale manufacturing technology enables precise development of advanced materials and devices for optics, photonics, microelectronics, quantum computing, sensors, and space applications;

➂ ATLANT 3D has successfully launched NANOFABRICATORTM LITE and has established partnerships with over 50 industrial and research organizations.

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3 months ago

➀ A new type of miniaturized pumps and valves using ultra-thin silicon films is presented at the Hannover Messe, developed by researchers at Saarland University. These pumps and valves operate without air pressure, motors, and lubricants, and can be operated in clean rooms. The team demonstrates a prototype of a new vacuum pump that can draw a vacuum up to 300 millibars.

➁ The technology is cost-effective, lightweight, and energy-efficient compared to current methods, with a 400 times lower energy consumption compared to conventional air-driven valves.

➂ The researchers have developed a novel actuator and pump technology that can be used in various applications, including robotic grippers, speakers, smart textiles, and haptic feedback.

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3 months ago

➀ A team from Saarland University's Faculty of Engineering and Medicine is developing smart implants at the university and university hospital to monitor and promote healing in body bone fractures.

➁ The robotic implants can stiffen and soften through shape-memory technology, allowing for permanent monitoring of fracture healing.

➂ The research team is miniaturizing the technology for use in market screws as part of an EU project.

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3 months ago

➀ Salmon skin or Moire issue in 3D prints is a common problem that affects the appearance and finish of the design;

➁ This issue can be caused by various factors such as stepper motor drivers, 3D printer vibrations, and high printing speeds;

➂ The article provides solutions such as checking 3D printer belts, installing TL smoothers, updating firmware, upgrading stepper motors, and reducing printing speed.

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3 months ago

➀ This study explores the use of cationic fusogenic liposomes for improved drug delivery by fusing directly with cellular membranes;

➁ Researchers varied charge density and lipid composition to assess fusion efficiency and membrane effects;

➂ The study found that liposomes can temporarily modify membrane properties without causing long-term damage to cells, suggesting their potential for therapeutic applications.

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3 months ago

➀ Lois Rossmann, a renowned RepairTuber, expresses disappointment with Brother's shift towards becoming an 'anti-consumer printer company';

➁ Brother's recent firmware updates have disabled third-party toner and prevented color registration functionality on color devices;

➂ Older firmware versions are being removed from support portals, making it difficult for users to roll back updates.

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4 months ago

➀ Researchers from Rice University studied relaxor ferroelectric materials, finding that their fundamental properties change unexpectedly when reduced to thin films at a scale comparable to their internal polarization structures;

➁ The study focused on lead magnesium niobate-lead titanate (PMN-PT), a widely used ceramic material, and observed an unexpected effect: the material exhibits enhanced performance before losing its unique properties;

➂ The research could inform the development of next-generation nanoelectronic devices and has potential applications in low-voltage magnetoelectrics, pyroelectric energy conversion, capacitive energy storage, and nanoelectromechanical systems.

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4 months ago

➀ A research team from Seoul National University of Science and Technology has developed a bioink using nanocellulose derived from Kombucha SCOBY as a scaffold material.

➁ The bioink is compatible with a portable 'Biowork' biopen, designed for precise application to irregular surfaces.

➂ The technology allows for a quick and easy one-step process for treating large or irregularly shaped wounds.

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4 months ago

➀ DeepSeek, a Chinese AI software developer, claims it can train leading AI programs at a fraction of the cost compared to top US developers.

➁ DeepSeek recently launched R1, a program trained on 2000 Nvidia GPUs, which outperforms models from OpenAI, Anthropic, and xAI's Grok.

➂ The company also offers V3, which is free but requires payment for integration with its infrastructure. V3 excels in inference speed and competes with the most advanced closed-source models globally.

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4 months ago

➀ Multi Chip Modules (MCM) are emerging as a game-changing solution for faster and more powerful electronics.

➁ Traditional chip designs can no longer meet the growing need for performance and space-saving designs.

➂ MCMs integrate multiple chips into a single package, offering a sophisticated approach to semiconductor architecture.

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4 months ago

➀ Heterogeneous integration is a solution that allows different materials and components to work together seamlessly, enhancing system performance.

➁ This approach enables the development of sophisticated electronic devices that are smaller, faster, and more efficient.

➂ Understanding heterogeneous integration involves grasping its key concepts and technologies.

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