Deposition
metrology technique used to develop thin films
It is crucial with all new technologies to
deposited through ALD processes. Other
presentations looked at the recent introduction
ensure that all parts of the supply chain
of OLEDs, examples of emerging industrial
applications in nano-electronics, displays and
interact and keep each other informed
solar energy and the ALD processes and services
being developed by CPI.
of developments and capabilities
Professional opinions
Chris Hodson, ALD Product Manager at Oxford funding from research councils and the like, it
Instruments Plasma Technology, addressed the seems unlikely micro and nanotechnology
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current trends of downscaling in the developments in this area will happen as quickly
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semiconductor industry and the resulting boost as the technology originally promised.
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in the use and development of nano-electronic Infrastructure is in place within the market,
devices and systems. These industry changes there is just a clear lack of knowledge as to what
have led to ALD becoming the method of choice is available due to a lack of communication and
for depositing high quality films with ultimate information. Key players in the industry need to
growth control and excellent step coverage, on make themselves known, and people need to
very demanding high-aspect ratio features. know who the key manufacturers and suppliers
Dr. Robert Stevens from STFC at the are and how to contact them. Research and
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Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL) hosted development opportunities are widely available
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the first parallel session looking at RAL and ISIS, and the resources are there, there just needs to
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and concluded that the UK has many strengths be a clear connection made between universities
in this area. Stevens and the delegates that and companies.
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Conclusion
The event acknowledged the presence of gaps
in the supply chain, that have to date been
prohibitive in enabling this application of
nanotechnology in electronics devices to be
adopted to its full commercial potential. For
many of the delegates it was the first
opportunity for both industrial stakeholders in
the supply chain and academics to come
together to identify and work towards bridging
these gaps.
It is crucial with all new technologies to
ensure that all parts of the supply chain interact
attended his parallel session proved that the and keep each other informed of developments
expertise required to fill all parts of the supply and capabilities, and it is focus group (FG)
chain, is available in the UK and more activities like this of the NanoKTN’s Nano Micro
importantly, there is a diversity of interest in a Systems FG, that encourage such knowledge
number of areas. It is this diversity that means exchange and promotion of new developing
the UK has the opportunity to stay at the technologies in advanced nano-electronics
forefront of R&D and new product development. devices, sensors and systems.
However, despite the myriad of companies Working together, the NanoKTN and JEMI
and academics working in this area, the UK is are confident that the Nano Micro Systems focus
still struggling and many believe it is the lack of group will meet its objective of stimulating the
knowledge of what is available to those working formation of complete supply chains, for
in the industry, as well as the lack of UK successful implementation of nanotechnology in
suppliers of versatile and experimental facilities these key electronic sectors. Future events will
offering varied and high-tech techniques under continue to host debate around collaboration,
one roof. Without clear knowledge links exploration of future products and markets,
between universities and companies, as well as supply chain gaps and B2B opportunities.
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