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PR Ingestibles
MEMS foundry

Imec joins forces with MIT labs to to explore groundbreaking diagnostic devices

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Imec presents prototype of ingestible sensor for gut health monitoring

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Imec is the world's leading independent nanoelectronics R&D hub. The combination of our talent, infrastructure, and partner network enables breakthroughs towards microchips that are smaller, faster, more affordable, and more sustainable. We combine that nanotech expertise with data and AI to create and support applications for a smarter, better future.

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Expertise

With firm roots in nanoelectronics, our portfolio covers a range of hardware and software technologies.

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Research

In our 12,000 m² cleanrooms and state-of-the-art labs, we’re taking nano- and digital technology to the next level.

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Design and foundry services

Building on our infrastructure and expertise, our partners are able to accelerate their digital innovation.

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NanoIC pilot line

A pivotal initiative of the EU Chips Act to reinforce Europe’s leadership in semiconductor innovation.

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Venturing & start-ups

Our venturing ecosystem supports tech entrepreneurs by providing them with funds and knowhow.

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Take a look at how the goal of a sustainable future guides our research and our internal organization.

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Stories

PR Curvilinear designs

Page-turner

Curvilinear technology: a game changer for the logic technology roadmap

From design over OPC and mask to wafer.
Article Hardware Innovation

Vision

AI’s future hinges on hardware innovation

Let's prevent bottlenecks from slowing down next-gen AI.
PR MIT

Press release

21 May 2025

Imec will work with MIT labs to explore groundbreaking diagnostic devices

Joining forces with MIT’s RLE, MTL and IMES.
PR Merck

Press release

20 May 2025

Merck and imec develop MicroPhysiological Systems platform

Addressing the need for pre-clinical models in AI-driven drug development.
Article DRAM peri

Page-turner

A technology platform for thermally stable DRAM peripheral transistors

Technology platform for thermally stable DRAM peripheral transistors.
PR Ingestibles

Press release

19 May 2025

Imec presents prototype of ingestible sensor for gut health monitoring

In-human measurements demonstrate promise in clinical trials.
PR Feinstein

Press release

14 May 2025

Novel concept for neuromodulation

Towards more effective and precise therapies for chronic diseases.

Article Robots

Research update

Safety meets speed

How next-gen sensors free robots from cages.
eyeo rendering

Press release

7 May 2025

Eyeo raises €15 million to give cameras perfect eyesight

Breakthrough color-splitting photonics innovation triples light sensitivity
Photonics lab

Press release

7 May 2025

Imec and TNO launch Holst Centre Photonics Lab

Boosting research and development for integrated photonics in the Netherlands

Disrupting bio

Testimonial

Why biotech innovators choose imec for their custom silicon

PacBio and Twist Bioscience share why they partnered with imec to advance their product roadmaps.

PR Design Platform

Press release

29 April 2025

Imec coordinates EU Chips Design Platform

Consortium facilitates access to infrastructure, training, and capital.
Article STCO thermal

Longread

Navigating thermal challenges in advanced systems on chip

Thermal analysis highlights the importance of system-technology co-optimization.

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Publications

Explore the scientific achievements of imec’s researchers, including those at affiliated university research groups.

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Calendar

May 25 - 28, 2025

2025 IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems (ISCAS)

London, UK

May 25 - 28, 2025

IEEE ISCAS 2025

London, UK

May 27 - 30, 2025

Electronic Components and Technology Conference (ECTC)

Dallas, USA

May 27 - 30, 2025

IEEE ITherm Conference

Dallas, USA

May 27, 2025

TSMC 2025 Europe Technology Symposium

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

June 02 - 05, 2025

IISW25 International Image Sensor Workshop 2025

Hyogo, Japan

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