Imec Expands in the US: Opens a lab at Purdue and MoU with University of Michigan

Imec, a semiconductor R&D leader, is expanding its presence in the US through partnerships with Purdue University and the University of Michigan. These collaborations focus on developing innovative semiconductor materials and systems, particularly for high-performance computing and the automotive industry.
At Purdue University, imec has established a joint R&D lab inaugurated in presence of the Flemish Minister President Jan Jambon and Purdue President Mung Chiang. This new lab to help researchers to develop and demonstrate next-gen semiconductor tech for high-performance computing devices. Imec agreed in an MOU with the University of Michigan to advance semiconductor technologies tailored for automotive needs. Michigan has expertise in both automotive and microelectronics and is located in the heart of the U.S. automotive ecosystem makes it an ideal partner in this collaborative effort. “These collaboration agreements allow the states of Indiana and Michigan to tap into four decades of outstanding chip research,” explains Luc Van den hove, CEO of imec. “Moreover, establishing a physical presence in both locations will allow imec to intensify collaboration and boost R&D, resulting in new insights that can benefit the entire semiconductor value chain. These agreements underscore i...