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STMicroelectronics and Politecnico di Milano expand semiconductor R&D Infrastructure at the PoliFab micro and nanotechnology center
Milan, December 14, 2021 – STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, and Politecnico di Milano (PoLiMi) today ushered in the expansion of semiconductor manufacturing capabilities at PoliFab, the University’s micro and nanotechnology R&D center
Building on the long-standing collaboration between the two organizations, PoliFab’s cleanroom – a facility where silicon wafers are turned into semiconductor chips – has received state-of-the-art equipment from STMicroelectronics to spur joint R&D efforts in Micro-Electromechanical Systems (MEMS) and Motion Control, as well as in power electronics and galvanic isolation.
The expanded cleanroom infrastructure will make Politecnico di Milano even more attractive to talented researchers and students and help fuel ST’s advancements and development roadmap in semiconductor technologies, including MEMS, where the company is a global leader with more than 15 billion devices sold to date. With the heart of ST’s global MEMS R&D operations located in Lombardy, near Milan, the cooperation with PoliFab aims to establish a center of excellence for studies and research on advanced materials for MEMS in the region.
The ongoing collaboration also includes investments in staff and programs, with ST supporting scholarships and the recruitment of faculty and researchers, as well as funding for joint research projects.
With the new spaces inaugurated today, the total classified surface of PoliFab extends over 610 square meters, plus annexed characterization laboratories, making it comparable to similar facilities of the best European research institutions.
“We are the pioneers of a new model of “rapid technology transfer” based on the realization of a common research and innovation infrastructure where first-class semiconductor equipment, the same as that used in a factory. semiconductors, are made available to researchers and students.,“ said Riccardo Bertacco, director of Polifab. “Polifab 2.0 is a physical site where exciting scientific ideas can meet cutting-edge semiconductor technology, thus accelerating both basic research and its technology transfer..“
“Today’s event marks an important milestone in building a world-class, unique semiconductor innovation hub in Italy. that can to contributee to ST’s R&D efforts in multiple fields, including MEMS and sensors, one of the most promising technologies which enable digital transformation and the Internet of Things †said Anton Hofmeister, group vice president and general manager, R&D and strategy for analog and MEMS subgroups, STMicroelectronics. “The fruitful collaboration with Politecnico is part of our innovation strategy for fostering high caliber talent and facilitating joint industry-university research programs as key elements for success in the global semiconductor market.
About Politecnico di Milano
The Politecnico di Milano is one of the best science and technology universities in the world. The Qs World University Rankings 2022 confirms its position in the world top 150, in 142nd placesd in the world and first in Italy.
Founded in 1863, PoliMi is the largest school of architecture, design and engineering in Italy, with three main campuses located in Milan and five campuses based in the Lombardy region.
Strategic research mainly concerns the space, digital, HPC & Quantum, fintech, society, life sciences, agritech, green deal and mobility sectors.
Thanks to a strong internationalization policy, several study programs are taught entirely in English, attracting an ever-growing number of talented international students from over 100 countries: in the academic year 2020/2021, 28% of Master of Science students The programs were international. www.polimi.it
About PoliFab
PoIiFAB is the Micro and Nanotechnology Center of Politecnico di Milano created to provide the highest technological standards for a wide range of applications and processes involving the five key technologies: photonics, micro and nanoelectronics, biotechnologies, advanced materials and nanotechnology.
About STMicroelectronics
At ST, we are 46,000 semiconductor technology designers and manufacturers mastering the semiconductor supply chain with state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities. As an independent device manufacturer, we work with more than 100,000 customers and thousands of partners to design and create products, solutions and ecosystems that address their challenges and opportunities, as well as the need to support a more sustainable world. Our technologies enable smarter mobility, more efficient power and power management, and the large-scale deployment of the Internet of Things and 5G technology. ST is committed to becoming carbon neutral by 2027. For more information, visit www.st.com.
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