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Photonic Time Crystal: Terahertz laser specs and 50% loss cut
ECOticias.com (Nature) Spain Overview Scientists have successfully constructed the world's first all-optical photonic time crystal by cyclically modulating a material's optical properties every trillionth of a second. This groundbreaking... -
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LC-BMI Polymer: 300°C heat resistance and reshapability specs
The Herald Business South Korea Overview Korean researchers have developed a next-generation polymer material capable of withstanding temperatures up to 300°C while also being reshaped multiple times after initial hardening. Led by Profe... -
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Heat-Driven Cooling: 4°C differential at 86°C specs for 2026
360 Mozambique Germany Overview A collaborative team from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (Germany) and University of Tsukuba (Japan) has developed an innovative cooling system that operates solely on heat energy, rather than electrici... -
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Caltech Photonics Chip: 74 femtosecond steering speed explained
ScienceDaily (Caltech) USA Overview Researchers at Caltech have developed a novel miniature chip capable of redirecting a light beam in an astonishing 74 femtoseconds (74 quadrillionths of a second). This breakthrough utilizes a nanoscal... -
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Osaka University Metal Alloy: Self-healing micro-crack specs
The Debrief News Japan Overview Researchers at Osaka University have made a breakthrough in self-healing materials, identifying a specific metal alloy capable of spontaneously repairing micro-cracks. This innovation extends the concept o... -
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TII PCM Thermal Storage: 3°C cold chain specs for data centers
Technology Innovation Institute (TII) UAE Overview The Technology Innovation Institute's Advanced Materials Research Center (AMRC) has developed an innovative phase change material (PCM) based thermal energy storage solution, offering a ... -
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Indium Corporation: AI/HPC TIM materials explained for IMAPS
3D InCites USA Overview Indium Corporation experts will present advanced materials solutions for advanced packaging, AI, and high-performance computing (HPC) at the IMAPS Symposium. Solutions include ultra-low residue flux for micro-bump... -
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SEMICON West 2026: 4 startup specs for hBN and 3D SRAM
SEMI USA Overview Four finalists from SEMI Startups for Sustainable Semiconductors presented groundbreaking innovations at SEMICON West 2026. HEXAspec Inc. achieved a 10x improvement in thermal conductivity with hBN nanosheet-polymer enc... -
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Brewer Science: Laser release material for 350°C processes
Brewer Science USA Overview Brewer Science will present new data at IMAPS 2026 on a high-temperature-stable laser release material, designed for advanced packaging processes from 250°C to 350°C. This material supports demanding processes... -
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YINCAE UF 66UV/88UV: UV-curable underfill specs for 2026
YINCAE (via Electronics Media) USA Overview YINCAE unveiled its UV-curable underfill technologies, UF 66UV and UF 88UV, at IMAPS 2026. UF 66UV offers high-speed processing and robust reliability for advanced electronic packaging. Notably...