Powelase has been appointed a Medallion Member of the Industrial Affiliates programme at the University of Central Florida
The award follows groundbreaking research between Powelase and UCF into Extreme Ultraviolet Lithography (EUVL), now the most promising technique for producing next-generation semiconductors at 32nm and below.
The collaboration has yielded impressive results with two lasers multiplexed together for the first time to increase the power of the EUV source.
The Medallion Member award acknowledges Powelase's continued contribution to the research conducted at UCF and will see Powelase displayed on UCF's 'Wall of Honour'.
Dr Samir Ellwi, vice president of strategic innovation at Powelase, comments: "It is a great accomplishment to be presented with Medallion Member status by the UCF and we are very proud of this achievement and our continued research with UCF into EUVL.
"Perfecting the EUVL technique is vital to ensure adoption by the semiconductor industry and we are confident this can be achieved through our ground breaking partnership with UCF".
Professor Martin Richardson Trustee Chair and Northrop-Grumman Professor of X-ray Photonics at UCF comments: "The Industrial Affiliates programme is designed to actively involve companies outside UCF in our research and development.
"Powelase has made several contributions to the EUV research and we are looking forward to building on the success of our collaborative work".
