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The e-skin flat configurator provides all relevant data such as technical drawings, STEP files, parts list, and installation instructions immediately for download. (Source: igus SE & Co. KG) Reason to celebrate: igus has won the
  • Standard-, operating-parts, valves, connectors, ...

New e-skin flat configurator enables quick design of certified cleanroom piping systems – including technical drawings and STEP files.

igus sets a new standard with the first online tool for automatic design of Clean Cables

Particle-free and space-saving design characterize cleanrooms worldwide for the manufacturing of microchips and semiconductors. To safely route cables under these conditions, igus has developed the e-skin flat. The new e-skin flat configurator now enables quick and automated design of flat cable man…

In the cleanroom, the group manufactures the crystals themselves and integrates them into so-called III-V photonic platforms (see image). (Source: Martin Brandstätter; Copyright: University of Würzburg) Dr. Andreas Pfenning leads the project. (Source: Martin Brandstätter; Copyright: University of Würzburg)
  • Science

A Würzburg junior research group is developing a key technology for scalable quantum systems. The Federal Ministry of Research is providing more than 6.6 million euros for this.

Initiate the next phase in quantum computing

At Julius Maximilian University of Würzburg (JMU), a technology is currently being developed that could be crucial for the future of quantum technologies: a novel phase modulator that controls light signals extremely quickly and almost losslessly. For the development of this component, the junior r…

Left to Right: Patrick Vandenameele (CEO-elect imec), Thomas Skordas (European Commissioner), Luc Van den hove (CEO imec), Henna Virkkunen (European Commissioner), Matthias Diependaele (MP Flanders), Jari Kinaret (Executive Director Chips JU), Christophe Fouquet (CEO ASML).
  • New building

Imec celebrates Europe's NanoIC pilot line with the official opening of a 2,000 m² large cleanroom extension on its campus in Leuven.

Imec inaugurates NanoIC pilot line, accelerating innovation in sub-2nm systems-on-chip

– Imec inaugurates Europe’s NanoIC pilot line with the official opening of a 2,000m² cleanroom expansion at its Leuven campus.
– Equipped with cutting-edge tools, including ASML’s High NA EUV tool, imec’s cleanroom is a cornerstone of the NanoIC initiative – pursuing sub-2nm chip technology.
– Exactly four…

Guests could view the new personnel lock for cleanroom training during the opening. (Source: Jannik Scheer; Copyright: Umwelt-Campus Birkenfeld) Prof. Dr.-Ing. Percy Kampeis (center) hands over the key to the personnel lock to the later users Prof. Dr. Roman Kirsch (left) and Prof. Dr. Denis Theobald (right).
  • Universities

On Friday, February 6, 2026, the new cleanroom personnel airlock for student training purposes was opened at the Umwelt Campus Birkenfeld of Trier University.

Opening of the personnel lock for cleanroom training at the Umwelt Campus Birkenfeld

With the opening of the personnel lock, an training infrastructure is created that is consistently aligned with the regulatory requirements of the pharmaceutical industry and represents a central component for practical, GMP-compliant training. GMP stands for "Good Manufacturing Practice" and refers…

AnalytiChem will showcase at Analytica 2026 its expanding product portfolio of reference materials, specialized laboratory chemicals & reagents, consumables, and sample preparation solutions.
  • Trade fair

Visitors to Analytica’s Hall B1, Booth #314 can explore AnalytiChem’s expanding portfolio of reference materials, specialized lab chemicals, consumables and sample preparation solutions

AnalytiChem to showcase new product launches and its wide-ranging lab solutions at Analytica 2026

AnalytiChem, manufacturer of specialized laboratory equipment, reagents and consumables, will highlight its growing product portfolio of reference materials, specialized laboratory chemicals & reagents, consumables and sample preparation solutions at Analytica 2026. At this key international eve…

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