Building mechanical constraints into design decisions ensures smooth transition from prototype to production without ...

Once upon a time, integrated circuits (ICs) were built by the same companies that designed them. The design of an IC was tightly integrated with the manufacturing processes available within each ...

The Department of Engineering Design and Manufacturing is involved in a variety of research and training activities. The following is an overview of the areas that research teams work in, with some ...

Facility layout and design is an important component of a business’s overall operations, both in terms of maximizing the effectiveness of the production process and meeting the needs of employees. The ...

Standard electronic design automation (EDA) tools can be used to produce a semiconductor layout, which can be used to manufacture a device with targeted performance specifications. Unfortunately, ...

Aggressive ground rule changes continue to increase the complexity of semiconductor technology. The requirements for designs, processes, equipment, and facilities all grow in sophistication from ...

For decades there have been five basic types of manufacturing processes. They are distinct. Great design engineers understand the nuances of these processes and tailor their designs accordingly. There ...

If you can identify the bottlenecks that are slowing down your production line, you can speed up manufacturing and increase productivity. In manufacturing, there is always one part of the process that ...