{"id":451016,"date":"2023-06-28T15:35:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-28T13:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/innovationorigins.com\/?p=451016"},"modified":"2023-06-28T15:35:00","modified_gmt":"2023-06-28T13:35:00","slug":"imec-and-asml-renew-their-partnership-to-support-semiconductor-research-in-europe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ioplus.nl\/archive\/en\/imec-and-asml-renew-their-partnership-to-support-semiconductor-research-in-europe\/","title":{"rendered":"Imec and ASML strengthen their partnership to support semiconductor research in Europe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Imec, a leading research and innovation hub in nanoelectronics and digital technologies, and ASML Holding N.V. (ASML), a leading supplier to the semiconductor industry, today <a href=\"https:\/\/www.asml.com\/en\/news\/press-releases\/2023\/imec-and-asml-sign-mou\">announced<\/a> that they intend to intensify their collaboration in the next phase of developing a state-of-the-art high-numerical aperture (High-NA) extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography pilot line at imec.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The pilot line is intended to help industries using semiconductor technologies understand the opportunities that advanced semiconductor technology can bring and have access to a prototyping platform that will support their innovations. The collaboration between imec, ASML, and other partners will enable the exploration of novel semiconductor applications, the potential development of sustainable, leading-edge manufacturing solutions for chip makers and end users, as well as the development of advanced holistic patterning flows in collaboration with the equipment and material ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"io-block io-block__summary\"><ul><li>ASML and imec signed a Memorandum of Understanding to support semiconductor development in Europe; <\/li><li>imec will have the service and the installment of some of ASML&#8217;s most advanced machines, crucial for developing new technologies; <\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Collaboration for new tech <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Memorandum of Understanding signed today includes the installment and service of ASML\u2019s full suite of advanced lithography and metrology equipment in the imec pilot line in Leuven, Belgium, such as the latest model 0.55 NA EUV (TWINSCAN EXE:5200), latest models 0.33 NA EUV (TWINSCAN NXE:3800), DUV immersion (TWINSCAN NXT:2100i), Yieldstar optical metrology and HMI multi-beam. The intended engagement represents a very significant value in the advanced pilot line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This groundbreaking new High-NA technology is crucial for developing high-performance, energy-efficient chips, such as next-generation AI systems. It also enables innovative deep-tech solutions that could be used to tackle some of the major challenges our society is facing, for instance, in healthcare, nutrition, mobility, climate change, and sustainable energy. Significant investments are needed to secure industry-broad access to High-NA EUV lithography beyond 2025 and retain the related advanced node process R&amp;D capabilities in Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This Memorandum of Understanding kickstarts the next phase of intensive collaboration between ASML and imec on High-NA EUV. The first phase of process research is being executed in the joint imec-ASML High-NA lab using the first High-NA EUV scanner (TWINSCAN EXE:5000). Imec and ASML collaborate with all leading-edge chipmakers and materials and equipment ecosystem partners, with the goal to prepare the technology for the fastest possible adoption in mass manufacturing. In the next phase, these activities will be ramped up in the imec pilot line in Leuven (Belgium) on the next-generation High-NA EUV scanner (TWINSCAN EXE:5200).<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"vlp-link-container vlp-layout-basic wp-block-visual-link-preview-link advgb-dyn-bdfee175\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ioplus.nl\/archive\/en\/asml-opens-academy-at-brainport-industries-campus-here-the-necessary-knowledge-is-secured-shared-and-nurtured\/\" class=\"vlp-link\" title=\"ASML opens Academy at Brainport Industries Campus: here, the necessary knowledge is secured, shared, and nurtured\"><\/a><div class=\"vlp-layout-zone-side\"><div class=\"vlp-block-2 vlp-link-image\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vlp-layout-zone-main\"><div class=\"vlp-block-0 vlp-link-title\">ASML opens Academy at Brainport Industries Campus: here, the necessary knowledge is secured, shared, and nurtured<\/div><div class=\"vlp-block-1 vlp-link-summary\">For a company that thrives on knowledge, safeguarding and disseminating that knowledge is a crucial prerequisite. <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">European ambitions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The intensified collaboration plans on lithography and metrology technology between the two semiconductor players are in line with the ambitions and plans of the European Commission and its member states (Chips Act, IPCEI) in order to strengthen innovation to tackle societal challenges. Part of the collaboration between imec and ASML is therefore captured in an IPCEI proposal which is currently in review by the Dutch government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cASML is making a substantial commitment in imec&#8217;s state-of-the-art pilot fab to support semiconductor research and sustainable innovation in Europe. As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly expands into domains such as natural language processing, computer vision and autonomous systems, the complexity of tasks escalates. Therefore, it is crucial to develop chip technology that can meet these computational demands without depleting the planet&#8217;s precious (energy) resources,\u201d said Peter Wennink, President and Chief Executive Officer of ASML.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"vlp-link-container vlp-layout-basic wp-block-visual-link-preview-link advgb-dyn-07628163\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ioplus.nl\/archive\/en\/itf-world-puts-imec-at-the-center-of-the-global-semiconductor-industry\/\" class=\"vlp-link\" title=\"ITF World puts imec at the center of the global semiconductor industry\"><\/a><div class=\"vlp-layout-zone-side\"><div class=\"vlp-block-2 vlp-link-image\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vlp-layout-zone-main\"><div class=\"vlp-block-0 vlp-link-title\">ITF World puts imec at the center of the global semiconductor industry<\/div><div class=\"vlp-block-1 vlp-link-summary\">\u201cI do not need to convince you that the digital and green transition is impossible without semiconductors. It [the semiconductor industry] is the \u201csteam engine\u201d the ongoing transformation of our economy.\u201d<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis commitment from ASML, which builds on over 30 years of successful collaboration, sends a powerful signal of our unwavering dedication to drive the advancement of sub-nanometer chip technology,\u201d commented Luc Van den hove, President and Chief Executive Officer of imec. \u201cThis collaboration serves as a testament to the strength that lies in unity within the chip industry. While these projects enable us to fortify our regional strengths initially, they also pave the way for future global cooperation, allowing partners worldwide to benefit from local breakthroughs. It is through these collective efforts that we can truly accelerate innovation and propel the semiconductor industry to new heights.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Imec, a leading research and innovation hub in nanoelectronics and digital technologies, and ASML Holding N.V. (ASML), a leading supplier to the semiconductor industry, today announced that they intend to intensify their collaboration in the next phase of developing a state-of-the-art high-numerical aperture (High-NA) extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography pilot line at imec. 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