{"id":80525,"date":"2025-05-27T06:01:24","date_gmt":"2025-05-27T06:01:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/electronicsmaker.com\/?p=80525"},"modified":"2025-05-27T06:01:26","modified_gmt":"2025-05-27T06:01:26","slug":"stmicroelectronics-announces-expanded-lab-in-fab-collaboration-in-singapore-to-advance-piezoelectric-mems-technology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/electronicsmaker.com\/stmicroelectronics-announces-expanded-lab-in-fab-collaboration-in-singapore-to-advance-piezoelectric-mems-technology","title":{"rendered":"STMicroelectronics announces expanded &#8220;Lab-in-Fab&#8221; collaboration in Singapore to advance Piezoelectric MEMS technology"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul>\n<li>New phase of Lab-in-Fab includes projects with Singapore\u2019s A*STAR Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (A*STAR IMRE) and the National University of Singapore (NUS)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One of the largest public-private R&amp;D collaborations in Singapore to date, in semiconductors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Focus on advancing piezoelectric MEMS for applications in personal electronics, medical devices, and more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/electronicsmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Piezzoelelctroc-MEMS.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-80526\" srcset=\"https:\/\/electronicsmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Piezzoelelctroc-MEMS.jpg 640w, https:\/\/electronicsmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Piezzoelelctroc-MEMS-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM)<\/strong>, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, in collaboration with the A*STAR Institute of Microelectronics (A*STAR IME) and ULVAC, announces the expansion of the \u201cLab-in-Fab\u201d (LiF) in Singapore. This new phase includes projects with Singapore\u2019s A*STAR Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (A*STAR IMRE) and the National University of Singapore (NUS).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This initiative will contribute to advancing environmentally friendly lead-free piezoelectric materials and enabling miniaturized, cost-effective sensors and actuators. Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs), startups, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Multinational Corporations (MNCs) will be able to leverage the complete manufacturing line to accelerate the commercialization of new piezoelectric Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (piezoMEMS) devices. Examples of devices expected to be manufactured include piezoelectric micromachined ultrasound transducers (PMUT) for 3D mapping and imaging, miniaturized speakers for personal electronics and autofocus devices for smartphone camera modules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cWe are excited to advance our collaboration with A*STAR IME and ULVAC, and welcome A*STAR IMRE and NUS to work on new projects in the Lab-in-Fab 2.0. This initiative will drive innovation in piezoelectric MEMS technology and support the commercialization of next-generation devices,\u201d<\/em>&nbsp;said Anton Hofmeister, Group Vice President and General Manager, Central R&amp;D for the Analog, Power &amp; Discrete, MEMS &amp; Sensors Group, STMicroelectronics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cWe are innovating the way we translate R&amp;D outcomes by deepening and broadening the partnerships between key innovators in materials, tools, process modules, technology development, design, and manufacturing. This shall accelerate the commercialization of next generation power-efficient piezoMEMS devices using environmentally friendly lead-free materials and strengthen Singapore\u2019s position in the global semiconductor value chain,\u201d<\/em>&nbsp;said Professor Yeo Yee Chia, Deputy Chief Executive (Innovation &amp; Enterprise) at A*STAR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201c<em>We are proud to be part of this groundbreaking initiative and to contribute our expertise in manufacturing technology solutions for the piezoMEMS industry,\u201d&nbsp;<\/em>said Harunori Iwai, Executive Officer, General Manager of Advanced Electronics Equipment Division, Equipment Business HQ, ULVAC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The success of the initial Lab-in-Fab, which was established in 2020 to develop a physical vapor deposited (PVD) method of growing lead zirconate titanate (PZT) thin films\u2014significantly reducing lead content compared to conventional bulk piezoelectric technology\u2014has led to this expansion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>PiezoMEMS is one of the R&amp;D focus areas for Singapore, besides heterogeneous integration-based advanced packaging, wide bandgap semiconductors such as Silicon Carbide and Gallium Nitride, millimeter wave radio frequency technologies, and advanced photonics such as flat optics and photonics heterogenous integration. These focus areas were identified in Singapore\u2019s Research, Innovation and Enterprise 2025 Plan (RIE 2025), to contribute to the development of Singapore into an innovation-driven economy and society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lab-in-Fab is a key participant in Singapore\u2019s semiconductor ecosystem, fostering collaborations with sensor and actuator product companies, manufacturing companies and their suppliers. It supports local and international IHLs by offering Multi-Project Wafer services based on Lab-in-Fab\u2019s advanced materials and device platforms. Additionally, it provides internship and PhD research opportunities to grow the local and global talent pipeline in piezoMEMS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>STMicroelectronics, a global leader in MEMS, has played a pivotal role in the MEMS market for over two decades. The company leverages its Integrated Device Manufacturer (IDM) business model to support customers through integrated design and manufacturing capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>STMicroelectronics is one of Singapore\u2019s first investors in the semiconductor industry, and the Lab-in-Fab is an important asset for STMicroelectronics\u2019 Ang Mo Kio campus, complementing its existing volume manufacturing activities and contributing to the development of Singapore\u2019s semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Testimonials from Key StakeholdersProfessor David Horsley (Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Northeastern University):<\/strong><br>\u201cLab in fab solves common issues, like stress control and etching, allowing researchers to focus on their work without reinventing the wheel.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Professor Fang Weileun (Chair Professor, National Tsing Hua University):<\/strong><br>\u201cLab-in-Fab enables academic groups or even startups to develop their own devices and it becomes much easier to move into mass production.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Professor Lu Yipeng (Associate Professor, School of Integrated Circuit, Peking University):<\/strong><br>\u201cThe Lab-in-Fab initiative has been a game-changer in advancing piezoelectric MEMS technology. The collaboration between public and private sectors has enabled us to achieve breakthroughs that would have been impossible in isolation. We are proud to be part of this innovative ecosystem.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Professor Shuji Tanaka (Professor, Department of Robotics, Tohoku University):<\/strong><br>\u201cThere is more freedom in development and the turnaround time is much faster.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, in collaboration with the A*STAR Institute of Microelectronics (A*STAR IME) and ULVAC, announces the expansion of the \u201cLab-in-Fab\u201d (LiF) in Singapore. 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