Imec, Panasonic extend its R&D collaboration

BELGIUM: In order to expand the scope of research on healthcare, wireless communication, flexible electronics and advanced CMOS process technologies, Imec and Panasonic have extended their R&D collaboration for the coming three years.

Panasonic has been a core partner in Imec's research platform on advanced semiconductor process technologies since 2004. In 2008, the collaboration expanded its focus on advanced semiconductor process technology and on various other application areas of semiconductors.

After achieving remarkable results in wireless communication, healthcare and next generation CMOS technologies, the extended partnership will focus more on flexible electronics.

"Through a collaborative approach of R&D, sharing resources and results, but also strongly protecting the generated IP, Imec supports Panasonic already for 8 years to be at the forefront of innovation," said Luc Van den hove, President and CEO, Imec.