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Yole Développement MEMS

• Webinar - Emerging MEMS Applications: Growth areas for tomorrow….
On Monday March 22nd at 11:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time - Speakers: Yole Développement & MEMS Industry Group.
• Ulysse Nardin uses Maple to lengthen the running time of new watches
Ulysse Nardin, a Swiss watch manufacturer, is a pioneer in the innovative use of new technologies and materials in wristwatches. This company introduced the first silicon-diamond composite barrel spring in a wristwatch and continues to produce sophisticated new watches based on cutting-edge designs. Maple, the symbolic and mathematical calculation software from Maplesoft, is a tool in the research process at Ulysse Nardin.
• SPTS starts on a high with Q4 2009 orders up nearly 150%
SPP Process Technology Systems Ltd. (SPTS), a subsidiary of Sumitomo Precision Products Co., Ltd. (SPP), announced bookings of nearly $35 million during the fourth quarter of 2009 from the entities acquired last year from Aviza, Inc. SPTS was formed to merge Surface Technology Systems plc (STS), the single wafer process equipment subsidiary Aviza Technology Ltd. (ATL) and the Scotts Valley, CA based thermal products business of Aviza Technology, Inc. in October 2009.
• Baolab creates nanoscale MEMS inside the CMOS wafer
Uses standard CMOS technologies and lines to slash MEMS costs by up to two thirds
• University of Michigan's Lurie Nanofabrication Facility selects EV Group Wafer Bonding Systems for advanced MEMS research
Strategic Win Secured given superior technology advantages, strong customer support and affordability for University MEMS research
• Sensata details IPO plan for about $600M
Sensor and controls maker Sensata Technologies Inc. will offer 31.6 million shares at between $18 to $20 per share in its initial public offering, according to published reports.
• Mitsumi Prototypes MEMS Mirror With 10mW Power Consumption
According to Nikkei Electronics, Mitsumi Electric Co Ltd prototyped a MEMS mirror for laser projectors. The mirror is driven by using piezoelectric devices (PZTs), and a laser light is scanned to project an image.
• Colibrys new MEMS accelerometer for Attitude Heading and Reference Systems (AHRS)
Colibrys (Switzerland) Ltd. has announced the release of its new MS9005, a ±5g range MEMS accelerometer, to complement its existing family of +/-2g and +/-10g products targeted primarily at AHRS applications.
• Sensonor announces ultra low power pressure sensor with programmable, embedded μC and optional accelerometer
Sensonor Technologies AS is launching their SP300-series, a multipurpose digital absolute pressure sensor – fully calibrated and compensated with programmable, embedded RISC μC and optional accelerometer. Flexible and customer specified communication is via 5 general purpose I/O pins and a 2 channel LF receiver supporting wireless command and data reception, which can be used for configuration and device wake up.
• Microvisk’s test device set to make life easier for people at risk from blood clots
A SIMPLE-TO-USE test that is set to revolutionise healthcare for millions of people who have a risk of developing blood clots is under development by a North Wales medical technology company.

Yole Développement Microfluidics

• Caliper settles outstanding litigation with shimadzu
Caliper Life Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: CALP), a leading provider of tools and services for drug discovery and life sciences research, today announces that it has entered into a settlement agreement with Shimadzu Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiary Shimadzu Scientific Instruments, Inc., resolving a lawsuit filed by Caliper in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas that claimed that Shimadzu's MultiNA microchip-based electrophoresis system infringed several U.S. patents relating to Caliper's microfluidic LabChip® technology.
• Researchers develop new lab technique for cardiovascular testing
Cardiovascular disease is one of the most significant causes of death in the world, and around 1 million Dutch citizens have a cardiovascular condition. Andries van der Meer of the University of Twente, The Netherlands, has developed a new laboratory technique for cardiovascular testing. The advantage of the new technique is a considerable reduction in the quantity of cells that needs to be cultivated, so that the testing is speeded up significantly.
• A powerful strategic vision for 2010-2015, driven by innovation and international development
bioMérieux, a world leader in the field of in vitro diagnostics, has extended its strategic plan to 2015. In light of the advances made since 2007 and the changes in the invitro diagnostics market, the company announced the evolution of its strategy and asserted its ambitious objectives for 2015 in clinical and industrial applications to diagnose infectious diseases, cancer and cardiovascular pathologies.
• Caliper Life Sciences reports fourth quarter and full year 2009 results
Caliper Life Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq:CALP - News), reported its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2009 results.
• Microwells for detecting smells
US scientists have developed a microfluidic-based platform that screens thousands of cells at once and could be used to identify rare cells behaviour to help cancer and stem cell biology research, they claim.
• Laser adds extra dimension to lab-on-chip
A European research project has shown how to build optical sensors directly into the structure of labs-on-chips. The breakthrough paves the way for on-the-spot medical diagnostics.
• Marriage of Microfluidics and Optics could advance lab-on-a-chip devices
With a silicone rubber "stick-on" sheet containing dozens of miniature, powerful lenses, engineers at Harvard are one step closer to putting the capacity of a large laboratory into a micro-sized package.
• Microfluidics: On a roll
Printing of microchannels in polymers takes a step forward, but fine-tuning is still required.
• QuantaLife, Inc. unanimously selected as the 'most promising company' at the personalized medicine World conference 2010
QuantaLife, Inc., a company developing breakthrough microfluidic technology and proprietary chemistry for nucleic acid testing applications that are relevant across many sectors, announced that it was unanimously selected for the "Most Promising Company" award at the personalized medicine World conference (PMWC) 2010, held January 19-20, 2010.
• Marriage of microfluidics and optics could advance lab-on-a-chip devices
Scalable and reusable optical detection system boasts the sensitivity of a large microscope in a much smaller, cheaper package

Yole Développement Advanced Packaging

• Caliper settles outstanding litigation with shimadzu
Caliper Life Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: CALP), a leading provider of tools and services for drug discovery and life sciences research, today announces that it has entered into a settlement agreement with Shimadzu Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiary Shimadzu Scientific Instruments, Inc., resolving a lawsuit filed by Caliper in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas that claimed that Shimadzu's MultiNA microchip-based electrophoresis system infringed several U.S. patents relating to Caliper's microfluidic LabChip® technology.
• Researchers develop new lab technique for cardiovascular testing
Cardiovascular disease is one of the most significant causes of death in the world, and around 1 million Dutch citizens have a cardiovascular condition. Andries van der Meer of the University of Twente, The Netherlands, has developed a new laboratory technique for cardiovascular testing. The advantage of the new technique is a considerable reduction in the quantity of cells that needs to be cultivated, so that the testing is speeded up significantly.
• A powerful strategic vision for 2010-2015, driven by innovation and international development
bioMérieux, a world leader in the field of in vitro diagnostics, has extended its strategic plan to 2015. In light of the advances made since 2007 and the changes in the invitro diagnostics market, the company announced the evolution of its strategy and asserted its ambitious objectives for 2015 in clinical and industrial applications to diagnose infectious diseases, cancer and cardiovascular pathologies.
• Caliper Life Sciences reports fourth quarter and full year 2009 results
Caliper Life Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq:CALP - News), reported its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2009 results.
• Microwells for detecting smells
US scientists have developed a microfluidic-based platform that screens thousands of cells at once and could be used to identify rare cells behaviour to help cancer and stem cell biology research, they claim.
• Laser adds extra dimension to lab-on-chip
A European research project has shown how to build optical sensors directly into the structure of labs-on-chips. The breakthrough paves the way for on-the-spot medical diagnostics.
• Marriage of Microfluidics and Optics could advance lab-on-a-chip devices
With a silicone rubber "stick-on" sheet containing dozens of miniature, powerful lenses, engineers at Harvard are one step closer to putting the capacity of a large laboratory into a micro-sized package.
• Microfluidics: On a roll
Printing of microchannels in polymers takes a step forward, but fine-tuning is still required.
• QuantaLife, Inc. unanimously selected as the 'most promising company' at the personalized medicine World conference 2010
QuantaLife, Inc., a company developing breakthrough microfluidic technology and proprietary chemistry for nucleic acid testing applications that are relevant across many sectors, announced that it was unanimously selected for the "Most Promising Company" award at the personalized medicine World conference (PMWC) 2010, held January 19-20, 2010.
• Marriage of microfluidics and optics could advance lab-on-a-chip devices
Scalable and reusable optical detection system boasts the sensitivity of a large microscope in a much smaller, cheaper package

Yole Développement IC Manufacturing

• SIA Forecast 2009 - 2011
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 ...
• SMIC Settles All Pending Lawsuits with TSMC: Anticipates No Disruption to Customers
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 ...
• Silicon wafer shipments grow in 3rd quarter 2009
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 ...
• TI opens world's most advanced analog manufacturing facility in the U.S.
Facility will increase volume of energy-efficient chips for customers and create new jobs in North Texas
• X-FAB Announces Half-Year Results
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 to Launch “IMAGINE” Program with Delivery Of MAPPER’s Massively Parallel Electron Beam Platform
 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 ...
• Replisaurus and Leti partner to drive innovative metallization technology into final stages
As company prepares clean ECPR technology for chip market, Leti collaboration will boost mastering fabrication process
• TSMC joins the CEA-Leti Program on multiple E-Beam lithography for IC manufacturing
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 ...
• X-FAB to Close 6-Inch Production at Plymouth, UK Fab
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
• CDE ResMap Chosen by ISMI to Support 450mm Process Development
Creative Design Engineering (CDE), today announced that the 450mm Program at International SEMATECH Manufacturing Initiative (ISMI) has selected CDE’s ResMap 575, a four-point probe resistivity mapping system. The system will be one of ISMI’s first ...

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