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Press releases
8 December 2025
Holistic system-technology co-optimization (STCO) approach key in reducing peak GPU and HBM temperatures under AI workloads while enhancing performance density of future GPU-based architectures

Press releases
25 November 2025
New research facility, set to open in early 2026, will function as a central hub in the Gulf region for advanced compute architectures enabling AI, and deep-tech innovations for a sustainable society.

Press releases
18 November 2025
Major update of NanoIC’s Pathfinding N2 P-PDK empowers researchers and designers to learn and innovate on full SoC architectures

Research update
Airgap integration and charge trap layer separation: critical technologies for increasing the number of word-line layers

Press releases
23 October 2025
Published today in Science, this breakthrough in material engineering accelerates the roadmap for quantum applications

Press releases
16 October 2025
A growing team, active participation in a major European project, and a firm ambition to help the automotive industry transition to chiplet-based architectures underscore imec’s commitment to strengthening Baden-Württemberg’s innovation ecosystem while fueling international impact

Press releases
15 October 2025
First foundry and suppliers sign imec’s ACP program to jointly accelerate chiplet adoption in the automotive industry

Testimonial
“At imec, bold ideas are not only encouraged, but tested, challenged, and often turned into innovations with real impact."

Press releases
6 October 2025
AIXTRON, GlobalFoundries, KLA Corporation, Synopsys, and Veeco join imec’s GaN power electronics program track on 300mm as first partners
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