Recent #Construction news in the semiconductor industry

about 2 months ago

➀ Fraunhofer FEP's Design-PV project developed decorative films using roll-to-roll nanoimprint lithography, enabling solar modules to blend seamlessly into building facades while retaining up to 80% efficiency of traditional modules.

➁ Key challenges included improving adhesion of films on ETFE substrates, addressed via a plasma process to enhance surface roughness for reliable bonding.

➂ Future steps include testing additional designs, assessing long-term durability, and presenting the technology at Radtech Europe Conference 2025.

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3 months ago

➀ Lib Work's 3D-printed houses use a mix of soil (65%), slaked lime, and natural fibers, achieving earthquake resistance grade 3—Japan's highest safety rating;

➁ The eco-friendly design reduces CO2 emissions by over 50% compared to traditional concrete homes, emitting only 22,434kg per house;

➂ The technology enables free-form architectural designs and even hints at future extraterrestrial applications with its 'Mars Building Project' using Martian soil.

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10 months ago
➀ The Korean government has accelerated the construction of the Yongin Semiconductor National Industrial Complex by three and a half years, with construction now set to begin in 2026 instead of 2029. ➁ The project is expected to attract $200 billion in private investment and aims to create a $475 billion added value production. ➂ The cluster will include six fabs plants, three power plants, and 60 SMEs.
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11 months ago
➀ Microsoft is experimenting with cross-laminated timber (CLT) for new data centers in Northern Virginia to reduce its carbon footprint. ➁ The company estimates that using wood in its data centers will cut its carbon footprint by 35% compared to steel construction. ➂ Greenhouse emissions are reduced by 65% when CLT replaces precast concrete.
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about 1 year ago
➀ The Fraunhofer Institute for Digital Media Technology (IDMT) has initiated the research project QualiBolS to develop a contactless acoustic monitoring system based on AI for ensuring the quality of bolted焊接 connections in construction projects. ➁ The project aims to replace traditional, resource-intensive quality control methods with real-time monitoring. ➂ The system uses AI algorithms to analyze welding sounds in real-time, classifying them as 'in order' or 'not in order' and identifying irregularities. This method promises significant time and cost savings, as well as increased safety in construction.
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