Imec R&D, nano electronics and digital technologies

Imec advances scalable superconducting technology with world-first NbTiN circuits and 30nm interconnects

New superconducting digital program brings together foundries, system companies and hyperscalers around industry needs in next-gen HPC, AI, quantum computing, photonics and neuromorphic computing

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Four decades of in-fab metrology and inspection

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Expert panel discusses biomanufacturing innovations for complex therapeutics

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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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Advancing the CFET-based device roadmap: novel integration modules and standard cell configurations (Part 1)

Imec continues pioneering work in developing CFET-critical modules: an improved backside contact module and a novel gate stack for threshold voltage tuning

Press release

7 September 2026