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Research update
Breakthroughs in heterogeneous photonic integration are charting a path toward future, scalable data center interconnects

Press releases
23 March 2026
Honoring Huang’s groundbreaking work in advancing high-performance computing and artificial intelligence

Longread
From concept to unicorn AI Computing: Celestial AI’s journey
Press releases
18 March 2026
A major milestone in propelling industry into the ångström era

Press releases
12 March 2026
Leveraging European academic excellence to accelerate industrial innovation.

Page-turner
Multilinear quantum dot array enabled by EUV lithography promises leap forward in scaling up.

Interview
A diverse Finance team, bridging generations of two international women.

Press releases
5 March 2026
Atlas Data Storage and imec join forces to scale DNA-based data storage.

Press releases
2 March 2026
New advanced interconnect PDKs pave the way for high‑density, energy‑efficient chip‑to‑chip integration.

Research update
DTCO study supported by experimental demonstration of hybrid channel orientations which are needed for A3

Technology review
Dimensional scaling, process simplification, and design flexibility – key drivers of High NA EUV lithography

Press releases
25 February 2026
The findings reveal that controlling gas composition, especially oxygen levels, during critical lithography steps dramatically optimizes metal-oxide resist performance for next-generation, high-throughput EUV patterning.
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