➀ The 8th UKP Workshop in Aachen focused on ultrashort pulse laser technology advancements, addressing beam sources, system innovations, and scaling strategies to enhance precision and productivity in industrial applications;

➀ Key developments included high-power UV/DUV lasers, MEMS/LCoS modulators for beam shaping, GHz burst systems, and multi-scanner setups to optimize throughput and process control;

➂ Applications spanned medical device manufacturing (e.g., adhesive-free glass welding), semiconductor chip separation, and consumer electronics, with live demos showcasing laser-induced etching and neural network-guided beam shaping.

➀ The 8th UKP Workshop in Aachen gathered 120 experts to discuss advancements in ultrafast laser technology, focusing on scaling processes for higher productivity and precision in material processing;

➁ Innovations included high-power UV/DUV lasers, beam shaping with LCoS/MEMS modulators, and multi-scanner systems to manage large data volumes, alongside applications in semiconductor manufacturing and medical technology;

➂ Key demonstrations highlighted selective laser-induced etching (SLE) and inline process control, emphasizing improved accuracy (±1 µm) and the transition of ultrafast lasers from research to industrial adoption.

➀ Ed proposes molybdenum disulphide (MoS2) as a potential silicon replacement for 2D ICs, citing its high current density, tunable bandgap, and compatibility with silicon;

➀ He devises a government-backed scheme offering 50% R&D tax credits, 75% income tax relief for investors, and public funding for imec licenses to attract MoS2 startups and global research talent;

➂ While the initiative aims to position the UK as a tech leader in 2D ICs, Ed personally profits by vetting applications based on undisclosed inducements, making MoS2 a lucrative venture for him.

➀ Fraunhofer researchers launched the IndiNaPoly project to develop a nanotechnological polymer platform for future semiconductor generations, focusing on electron beam lithography resists to enhance manufacturing scalability and performance;

➁ The project aims to improve resist sensitivity and resolution, addressing challenges in AI, quantum computing, 5G, and IoT, while reducing energy consumption and CO2 footprint;

➂ Collaboration between Fraunhofer LBF (material development) and ENAS (process integration) will create an industry-ready technology platform for advanced semiconductor applications.

➀ MIT Lincoln Laboratory developed a specialized chip to test cooling solutions for 3D-stacked microelectronics, addressing overheating challenges in high-power density systems.

➁ The chip generates heat (up to kilowatts/cm²) to mimic real chip behavior and measures temperature changes through embedded "tiny thermometers," enabling precise cooling efficiency evaluation.

➂ It replicates both distributed heat and localized hot spots in 3D stacks, helping researchers optimize thermal management for buried layers and validate methods like liquid microchannel cooling.

➀ UCIe drives modern chip design with high-bandwidth data transfer, thermal efficiency, and reduced leakage;

➁ Integrates bioinspired advancements, system co-optimization, and 3D packaging to transform AI, HPC, and consumer electronics;

➂ Advances optical I/O to push technological boundaries in semiconductor innovation.

➀ Atum Works claims its nanoscale 3D printing method can replace current production flows and reduce chip fabrication costs by 90%;

➁ The method uses a nanoscale 3D printer to fabricate multi-material 3D structures with a 100 nm resolution at wafer scale;

➂ While not suitable for high-performance processors, the technology may be beneficial for packaging, photonics, sensors, and non-logic elements.

➀ A prototype for an E-Bike terminal has been developed at the Hochschule Karlsruhe (HKA) as part of a project aiming for sustainable mobility;

➁ The terminal is constructed primarily from renewable resources (wood) and is designed to be replicable in other locations;

➂ The project includes a solar power system to charge the E-bikes and features social components such as a meeting point for students and staff.

➀ This study explores the development of chitosan-silanized hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) nanocomposite films;

➁ It focuses on their structural, mechanical, and barrier properties;

➂ The research aims to enhance the performance of biodegradable polymer films, overcoming limitations of chitosan.

➀ Researchers have developed a molecular nanocage that can capture a wide range of PFAS from water, significantly outperforming conventional filtration methods like activated carbon.

➁ The nanocage system removed 80% of PFAS from sewage and 90% from groundwater in study tests.

➂ The material shows promise for more efficient, safer, and sustainable water remediation.

➀ MinebeaMitsumi has announced a tender offer to acquire thermistor specialist Shibaura Electronics to save it from a hostile takeover bid from Taiwan's Yageo Corp.;

➁ Shibaura Electronics, with a 13.5% world market share in thermistors, is a key player in vehicles, wind turbines, and industrial robots;

➂ Yageo Corp. plans to make a takeover bid on May 7th, offering $29 per share, but MinebeaMitsumi is offering $31 per share, totaling $485 million for the company.

➀ Ed在日记中透露，关税问题让他感到自豪，他预见到这将是Liz Truss故事的翻版，并相应地应对。

➁ 到周二晚上，关税已使全球股市价值蒸发10万亿美元，而到周四早上，股市又上涨了6万亿美元。

➂ 所有金融人士都说，当政府债券开始抛售时，总统将改变方向，就像Liz在她预算后大量出售金边债券时那样。

➀ Hamamatsu Photonics Europe has launched NZConnectMD Scan, an image acquisition platform for digital pathology workflows.

➁ The software allows for centralized control of multiple NanoZoomer MD Series scanners.

➂ Key features include barcode-based slide tracking, workflow balancing, and space optimization.

➀ U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to create the United States Investment Accelerator Office;

➁ The office aims to negotiate better deals for taxpayers;

➂ There are concerns about the impact on existing contracts and awards.

➀ A recent study introduces a Janus membrane for water purification and energy generation, aiming to address water scarcity and energy needs;

➁ The membrane uses cellulose nanofibers (CNF) and a modified MXene to improve performance over longer periods;

➂ The Janus membrane demonstrates better performance than traditional membranes, achieving a high evaporation rate and photothermal conversion efficiency, and effectively preventing salt buildup.

➀ Researchers at Columbia University have successfully used DNA to create 3D electronic devices with nanoscale precision, which could significantly enhance computing power by transitioning from 2D to 3D architectures.

➁ This bottom-up approach, based on DNA origami, allows for self-assembly of DNA strands into precise nanostructures, offering a more efficient alternative to traditional top-down etching methods.

➂ The integration of electrodes and semiconductor materials like silicon oxide and tin oxide onto DNA-assembled structures demonstrates their potential application in future microchips, potentially revolutionizing semiconductor manufacturing.

➀ A student at the University of Applied Sciences in Hagen, Melanie Welp, has developed a contactless timing system for Paralympic swimming to prevent injury from head impacts.

➁ The prototype uses an ultrasonic sensor to measure the time at six meters and 50 centimeters before the edge of the pool.

➂ The system has been tested and shown to be possible without causing injury to swimmers.

➀ The P-562.6CD 6-axis Nanopositioning Stage from PI (Physik Instrumente) offers nanometer-level accuracy, repeatability, and high dynamic performance with millisecond responsiveness across six degrees of freedom.

➁ It uses PICMA® piezo actuators and play-free flexure-guided mechanics for frictionless motion and long-term stability.

➂ The stage is designed for photonics, semiconductor metrology, super-resolution microscopy, and nanomanufacturing.

➀ A trawler caught 7 1/2 times as much fish as with conventional driftnet methods using new electronic fish-finding equipment developed by Kelvin and Hughes (Marine) limited;

➁ The story dates back to 65 years ago, when CERES (Combined Echo Ranging Echo Sounding) equipment was introduced;

➂ CERES combined echo-ranging and echo-sounding to improve fishing efficiency.

➀ Ed向他的日记透露，执政不到一年的工党政府正在削减福利预算；

➁ 总理认为Ed是一个多面手，经常找他解决问题，Ed成了他的跑腿；

➂ 总理希望Ed帮助解决长期病假人员的问题，以减少福利预算开支，并避免政府形象受损。