Passing the Torch: Reflections from SEMICON Europa 2025 Nov 24, 2025 · By Francoise von Trapp · Blogs, Francoise in 3D
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The Fabless Model will Thrive in the 3D IC WorldMay 17, 2012 · By Francoise von Trapp · Blogs In the May 15 issue of Future Fab News!, Aaron Hand, contributing editor, asked for opinions on Mark Bohr’s (Intel)...
My Day at the IBM Partner SummitMay 14, 2012 · By Francoise von Trapp · Blogs Want to know how to torture a journalist? Invite them to present at a conference but ask them to sign...
Visiting the Valley in 3DMay 04, 2012 · By Francoise von Trapp · Blogs Some people get excited when they go to Hollywood and see famous people. Not me. Today, I got positively giddy...
3D Turns up at the BiTS Workshop 2012May 03, 2012 · By Francoise von Trapp · Blogs It wasn’t on the final agenda, but thanks to a last-minute presentation switch by BiTS Workshop keynoter Jim Feldhan, president...
GSA’s Silicon Summit: Good News from the 3D Ecosystem PanelApr 30, 2012 · By Francoise von Trapp · Blogs I don’t get to attend all the 3D events that I would like to, and such was the case with...
Transparent, Flexible, Scalable 3D Memory –Could it Get any Better?Apr 19, 2012 · By Francoise von Trapp · Blogs A few weeks ago, I came across an article on a new nanotechnology process in development at Rice University that...
EDPS 3D Friday – The Vendor’s TurnApr 11, 2012 · By Francoise von Trapp · Blogs In addition to my Monday blog post, there has been a plethora of articles authored by other industry bloggers about...
Show Me The Money: 3D Friday at EDPSApr 09, 2012 · By Francoise von Trapp · Blogs While it was Good Friday for most, it was 3D Friday for those of us who attended the 19th Annual...
And Now, a Word for Our SponsorsApr 04, 2012 · By Francoise von Trapp · Blogs While there’s no denying that our registered members, guest bloggers, forum panelists, advisory board, and regular readers are all vital...
Is TSMC putting all its Eggs (or Apples) in one Basket?Mar 08, 2012 · By Francoise von Trapp · Blogs For those of us who attended Doug Yu’s keynote address at the 3D Architectures for Semiconductor Integration and Packaging Conference...
3D Panel Discusses the Evolving 2.5D/3D InfrastructureMar 07, 2012 · By Francoise von Trapp · Blogs Here’s something new from previous Device Packaging Conferences – rather than a panel largely populated by members of the EMC3D...
The Psychology of 3D IntegrationMar 07, 2012 · By Francoise von Trapp · Blogs Long before he set out on the 3D Holy Grail, Herb Reiter had other pursuits that involved bringing new technologies...
IMAPS Device Packaging Conference Through 3D Glasses – Day 1Mar 06, 2012 · By Francoise von Trapp · Blogs It’s going to be a busy 3D week here at IMAPS Device Packaging Conference, in Scottsdale AZ. So I’m going...
The Making of a Real 3D MovieFeb 27, 2012 · By Francoise von Trapp · Blogs I usually never miss the Academy Awards, but this year I am in Germany visiting Fraunhofer IZM ASSID in Dresden...
Why Bill McClean Says the IC Market Growth Will Be Much Better Over the Next 10 YearsFeb 21, 2012 · By Francoise von Trapp · Blogs I attended the annual IMAPS local chapter lunch here in Arizona last week and got the low-down on the semiconductor...
Getting down to the Business of 3D ICsFeb 05, 2012 · By Francoise von Trapp · Blogs Really, it all boils down to simple economics. I’m referring to WHY the road to 3D is taking as long...
Monolithic 3D: A Basic PrimerJan 30, 2012 · By Francoise von Trapp · Blogs Ever since I put on the editorial director hat for 3D-ICs.com, which aggregates 3D technology news, blogs and papers, and...
Mind the Gap! SEMATECH’s EMA’s Prepare 3D Tools for HMV ReadinessJan 23, 2012 · By Francoise von Trapp · Blogs Last week, SEMATECH and ISMI announced they would be conducting Equipment Maturity Assessments (EMAs) of several critical 3D tools during...
Everywhere you look, people are talking 3DJan 12, 2012 · By Francoise von Trapp · Blogs My head is spinning. I just spent a few hours reading through all the latest 3D technology posts on various...
Notes from the GSA 3D IC Workgroup July MeetingJan 08, 2012 · By Francoise von Trapp · Blogs Although I don’t often get to attend the GSA 3DI IC Workgroup meetings personally, I am on the mailing list...