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Jan 12, 2024 | 
plantengineering.com | Yu-Han Chang |Jack Loughney |Thomas D. Prevish |Steve Kuhlmann |Chris Vavra
Semiconductor insights Semiconductor packaging has evolved from 1D PCB levels to 3D hybrid bonding, enabling micron-level interconnects, achieving 1000 GB/s bandwidth efficiently. Advanced packaging balances power, performance, area, and cost; Si, organic, and glass-based 2.5D tech face trade-offs in scalability, cost, and ecosystem maturity. Semiconductor packaging technologies have evolved from initial 1D PCB levels to the cutting-edge 3D hybrid bonding packaging at the wafer level.
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Dec 18, 2023 | 
plantengineering.com | Jack Loughney |Thomas D. Prevish |Steve Kuhlmann |Chris Vavra
Semiconductor insights Singapore’s heavy reliance on semiconductor and high-tech industries caused a production slump, but recovery is expected by 2025. Limited space drives Singapore’s focus on high-margin, technologically advanced manufacturing, positioning it for strong growth post-2025.
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Nov 9, 2023 | 
plantengineering.com | Thomas D. Prevish |Steve Kuhlmann |Tracey Peake
Learning ObjectivesUnderstand where ventilation systems are used in semiconductor manufacturing. Understand the key differences between testing TAB for building HVAC systems vs. production lines. Understand the most critical challenges for TAB in semiconductor manufacturing. Semiconductor insightsSemiconductor manufacturing demands precise and balanced ventilation systems, especially in areas below cleanrooms, where hazardous chemicals are handled, posing significant safety challenges.
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Nov 7, 2023 | 
today.tamu.edu | Steve Kuhlmann |Lesley Henton
Tucked away in the mountains of western Puerto Rico, the rural community of Castañer faced months without power in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria in 2017. A team, including researchers from Texas A&M University, is now working to better manage and withstand future challenges using technology and distributed energy resources like rooftop solar panels.
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Nov 7, 2023 | 
puertoricotechnologytoday.com | Steve Kuhlmann |Lesley Henton
Tucked away in the mountains of western Puerto Rico, the rural community of Castañer faced months without power in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria in 2017. A team, including researchers from Texas A&M University, is now working to better manage and withstand future challenges using technology and distributed energy resources like rooftop solar panels.
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Sep 21, 2023 | 
plantengineering.com | Chris Vavra |Steve Kuhlmann |Tracey Peake
Semiconductor insights The global semiconductor industry is set to increase 200mm fab capacity by 14% from 2023 to 2026, driven primarily by power and compound semiconductors crucial for consumer, automotive, and industrial sectors. The surge in electric vehicle (EV) adoption is a significant factor fueling the expansion of 200mm wafer capacity, with automotive and power semiconductor capacity projected to grow by 34% during the same period.
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Aug 23, 2023 | 
today.tamu.edu | Steve Kuhlmann |Lesley Henton
As ocean temperatures rise, coral reefs face increasing threats as ecosystem damage has accelerated in recent decades. The ability to preserve and revive biodiverse coral samples has become an essential priority for the health and future of the world’s oceans.
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Aug 23, 2023 | 
eurekalert.org | Steve Kuhlmann
As ocean temperatures rise, coral reefs face increasing threats as ecosystem damage has accelerated in recent decades. The ability to preserve and revive biodiverse coral samples has become an essential priority for the health and future of the world’s oceans.
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Jun 28, 2023 | 
today.tamu.edu | Steve Kuhlmann
Missed free throws may be a thing of the past with the help of mechanical engineering students. Though it may not reach the court of your favorite collegiate or professional athlete, a team of seniors in the J. Mike Walker ’66 Department of Mechanical Engineering have designed a prototype basketball hoop and backboard system capable of tracking the trajectory of a ball and moving to achieve that satisfying swish.
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May 25, 2023 | 
engineering.tamu.edu | Steve Kuhlmann
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) is honoring Dr. Luis San Andrés with the Mayo D. Hersey Award, recognizing a career of sustained and distinguished contributions advancing the field of tribology. San Andrés, who retires in May, serves the J. Mike Walker ’66 Department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M University as the Mast-Childs Chair Professor. He is also a member of the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station Turbomachinery Laboratory.
