Wooptix Installs Phemet System at CEA-Leti

A major milestone for Wooptix, and one made stronger by the support of the EIC Scaling Club. Thank you for helping us increase our visibility, connect with the right European industrial and investment ecosystem, and accelerate the journey from breakthrough technology to industrial-scale impact. We are proud to see our first PHEMET® production system installed at CEA-Leti, opening a new phase of validation in an advanced semiconductor cleanroom environment. Grateful to the EIC Scaling Club team for accompanying WOOPTIX on this scaling journey. 🚀 #EICScalingClub #DeepTech #Semiconductors #Metrology #EuropeanInnovation European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA)

📢 Innovatrix is happy to announce that Carla F., Market Manager Semiconductors at TOFWERK, will be joining us as an expert keynote speaker at our upcoming event, the 4th Constructing Semiconductor FAB Summit Europe: Advances in Planning, Design and Engineering. 📅 October 21-22, 2026 📍 Munich, Germany 🗨️ Seeing What Matters: Real-Time Contamination and Process Insight for Advanced Fabs 🔹 A complete and accurate picture, not just a checklist.  Time-of-flight mass spectrometry (TOF-MS) technology captures the full picture of molecules present in the fab or the process chamber, ensuring all molecules are identified even when they weren't specifically anticipated. 🔹 Speed that keeps pace with the fab. Real-time results support two needs at once: catching contamination events while there's still time to respond, and giving process teams continuous, high-speed data to monitor trends and optimize chamber performance over time 🔹 Confidence in the details that matter. High sensitivity and proven, patented technology behind both our Process Analyzer and AMC solutions mean trace-level findings hold up, so decisions can be based on clear data rather than partial answers. Dr. Carla Frege is the Market Manager for Semiconductors at TOFWERK, a Bruker company (Thun, Switzerland), holding a PhD in atmospheric science from ETH Zürich. Over the past three years, she has led the adaptation of time-of-flight mass spectrometry, originally developed for atmospheric research, into solutions for airborne molecular contamination (AMC), ultra-high purity gas analysis, and process monitoring in semiconductor manufacturing. Her work sits at the intersection of analytical chemistry and chip manufacturing, addressing the contamination and process-control demands of shrinking nodes and increasingly complex materials. Carla is especially interested in how mature analytical techniques from other scientific fields can be applied to solve the semiconductor industry's emerging measurement challenges, helping ensure TOFWERK's technology continues to meet the industry's evolving needs. To join us in Munich this October to hear presentations from leading industry experts, connect with solution providers and expand your network, click https://lnkd.in/dvdfhpHm for event information or contact info@innovatrix.eu for a full agenda of the event. #TOFWERK #Innovatrix #FABSummitEU #FabSummitEurope #Munich #Semiconductor #FabConstruction #Cleanroom #ModularConstruction #SemiconductorFoundry #ChipDesign #AI #SemiFab

🚀 Are specialized technologies Poland's gateway to competing in the global semiconductor market? In the latest article by Mikrokontroler.pl, industry experts analyze this topic, including Adam Piotrowski, CEO of VIGO Photonics. Here are the key takeaways from our perspective: 🔹 Poland strong in technological niches: We are building our position in the European semiconductor and photonics ecosystem, creating a competitive advantage in advanced areas – from mid-infrared detectors (the core of our business) and laser technologies, to specialty optical fibers, specialized optoelectronics, and dual-use solutions. 🔹 Growing role in European R&D: The significant participation of domestic companies and research institutions in key European R&D projects confirms the growing expertise of the Polish sector. 🔹 Photonic integrated circuits at the core of VIGO's strategy: The development of Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) technology is a pillar of our long-term plans. This is not an investment in a single product, but the construction of a universal technology platform upon which future generations of breakthrough solutions will be built. In the article, you will also find opinions from other industry leaders: 🤝 Agnieszka Szweda (Polish Investment and Trade Agency (PAIH) highlights the growing interest of foreign investors in Polish engineering teams and deep-tech projects. ⚙️Filip Granek (XTPL) points out the sector's main challenge – efficiently moving from the lab stage to industrial production, which requires access to pilot infrastructure and capital for commercialization. We invite you to read the full article (in Polish). Link in the first comment 👇 #semiconductors #photonics #IRdetectors *photo by Marcin Obara, PAP

🚀 Welcome to the DESN – Semiconductor Systems Design community. SENSOFAR. SENSOFAR UK is the UK and Ireland subsidiary of the global Sensofar Group, a leading developer and manufacturer of high-precision non-contact 3D optical metrology systems. Established to provide local commercial, technical and application support, Sensofar UK helps organisations accelerate research, improve manufacturing quality and solve complex surface measurement challenges across industry and academia.

🚀 Welcome to the DESN – Semiconductor Systems Design community. SENSOFAR. SENSOFAR UK is the UK and Ireland subsidiary of the global Sensofar Group, a leading developer and manufacturer of high-precision non-contact 3D optical metrology systems. Established to provide local commercial, technical and application support, Sensofar UK helps organisations accelerate research, improve manufacturing quality and solve complex surface measurement challenges across industry and academia.

💡 Europe bets big on photonic chips, but talent is the real build. 🇪🇺 Europe's commitment to establishing a manufacturing edge in photonic chips is evident. Thema Foundries is deploying €200 million directly to establish Europe's first fully integrated photonic chip factory. Spain 🇪🇸 is coordinating the €400 million PIXEurope initiative, specifically earmarked to transform existing photonics research into scalable semiconductor manufacturing capacity. 🔬 This significant capital commitment creates immediate, specific demand. We need manufacturing talent capable of scaling quantum-relevant photonics, and engineers who can translate R&D into production-ready processes. The EU's P4Q pilot, launching in 2026 with €50 million 💰, further drives demand for quantum-specific photonic engineers ahead of broader commercialisation. 🤝 Key players driving this build include Thema Foundries, Spain (for PIXEurope), and the EU (for P4Q). 🛣️ The capital is committed to building the infrastructure; the challenge now is cultivating the specific talent required to operate and evolve it. #QuantumComputing #Photonics #DeepTech #TalentStrategy #Semiconductor #Europe

Redefining Europe Semiconductor Production Landscape   📢 Featured Interview: Dr. Gabriel Kittler, CEO of X-FAB Erfurt   From semiconductor sovereignty and advanced microsystems to photonics and wide-bandgap technologies, Dr. Kittler shares how X-FAB is expanding capabilities and helping shape the future of semiconductor manufacturing in Europe. The interview explores key developments including the latest expansion plans in Microsystems (#Fab4Micro), heterogeneous integration, strategic research collaborations, and the growing role of silicon carbide and gallium nitride technologies.   Thank you to Mike Green from Electronic Product Design & Test [EPDT] for the opportunity to discuss these exciting developments.   ➡️ Read the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/ecegrDHE   #XFAB #Semiconductors #EUInnovation #Microelectronics #Photonics #MEMS #EuropeanChipsAct

🚀 We made the cover! Agnitron Technology featured in Compound Semiconductor Magazine! 📰 We are thrilled to share that Agnitron's latest research on ultra-wide-bandgap (UWBG) epitaxy is the cover story for the latest issue of Compound Semiconductor Magazine (Volume 32, Issue VI, 2026)! 💡 In the article "Efficacious excitation aids n-type AlN," our team details how integrating a deuterium vacuum-ultraviolet (D₂-VUV) source into our Agilis 100 MOCVD reactor is breaking traditional trade-offs in n-type AlN growth. Here are a few quick takeaways from our published research: ✨ ~22% Donor Activation Efficiency: Achieving record donor activation in Si-doped AlN—nearly two orders of magnitude higher than standard MOCVD growth. ⚡ Record Low Bulk Resistivity: Reached 2.7 Ω·cm bulk resistivity in n-type AlN while preserving high mobility. 🎯 Wafer-Scale β-Ga₂O₃: Scaled nitrogen-buffered FET structures to 2-inch wafers on our Agilis 700 platform, effectively suppressing parasitic interfacial conduction. 🌀 Dynamic Sweep Gas Modulation: Demonstrated our patent-pending gas sweep modulation technology, achieving ~1% thickness non-uniformity across 4-inch substrates. A huge thank you to our collaborators at Arizona State University and the University of Florida, as well as our program sponsors at DARPA, ONR, and AFRL for supporting this work! 👏 🔗 Check out the full article in Issue VI of Compound Semiconductor Magazine or visit agnitron.com to learn more about our Agilis MOCVD platforms! #Semiconductors #MOCVD #Epitaxy #UltraWideBandgap #AlN #Ga2O3 #Innovation #TechNews #Agnitron

Silex Microsystems is a proud platinum sponsor of this year's MEMS & Sensors Technical Congress #SEMI_MSTC and establishes MEMS manufacturing in the U.S. The world’s leading pure-play MEMS foundry, Silex Microsystems, has signed an agreement to acquire a semiconductor fab from Onsemi, marking a major milestone as Silex establishes its first manufacturing site in the U.S. The facility, located in Mountain Top, Pennsylvania, will be converted into a state-of-the-art MEMS foundry, bringing Silex closer to many of its largest customers while enabling faster response times and closer collaboration. 🔗 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dtECH4tZ

Silex Microsystems is a proud platinum sponsor of this year's MEMS & Sensors Technical Congress #SEMI_MSTC and establishes MEMS manufacturing in the U.S. The world’s leading pure-play MEMS foundry, Silex Microsystems, has signed an agreement to acquire a semiconductor fab from Onsemi, marking a major milestone as Silex establishes its first manufacturing site in the U.S. The facility, located in Mountain Top, Pennsylvania, will be converted into a state-of-the-art MEMS foundry, bringing Silex closer to many of its largest customers while enabling faster response times and closer collaboration. 🔗 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dtECH4tZ