Once upon a time, integrated circuits (ICs) were built by the same companies that designed them. The design of an IC was tightly integrated with the manufacturing processes available within each ...

Design for manufacturing is a problem that has always plagued engineering teams. Product designs that look great as computer-aided design (CAD) often run into real-world obstacles when they reach the ...

Standard electronic design automation (EDA) tools can be used to produce a semiconductor layout, which can be used to manufacture a device with targeted performance specifications. Unfortunately, ...

Smart manufacturing is a term used to describe a connected and seamless flow of intellectual property (IP) to all teams involved, from design to manufacturing. It connects designs and data in a ...

The Department of Engineering Design and Manufacturing is involved in a variety of research and training activities. The following is an overview of the areas that research teams work in, with some ...

Facility layout and design is an important component of a business’s overall operations, both in terms of maximizing the effectiveness of the production process and meeting the needs of employees. The ...

Planning ahead for design transfer and using it as a management tool results in a smoother, less costly transition from development to production. Terry Zenner It has become popular to say that all ...

Aggressive ground rule changes continue to increase the complexity of semiconductor technology. The requirements for designs, processes, equipment, and facilities all grow in sophistication from ...