10 years ago, July 1st, 2006 to be exact, the EU directive 2002/95/EC RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment) came into effect. The goal of this directive is to reduce the use of six hazardous materials in the electronics industry : Pb, Hg, Cd, Cr6+ and the flame retardants PBB and […]
The ubiquity of electronics has started and is imagined to increase even more. Future electronics are also expected to have a higher level of product integration with the boundaries between electronics and the remaining of the product less clearly defined. Electronics in textiles are a typical example of such integrated electronic devices. An intense collaboration […]
The automotive industry is facing two major evolutions in the coming years: the move towards autonomous driving and the transformation from combustion to 100% electric cars. It is obvious that these trends push the demand for more electronic components and systems, but also increase the requirements towards reliability of these components/systems. In this workshop, several […]
Challenges of segmented supply chains in component qualification for space In the past, homogeneous Integrated Device Manufacturers (IDMs) were responsible for electrical, electronic and electromechanical part development and manufacturing. Over the last 20 years things have changed, many manufacturers only retain their core competence, and heavily rely on outsourcing. The more this supply chain is […]
Flexible substrates have found their way into a wide range of applications, even if we are not always aware of it. With the benefits of adaptability to 3D shapes, multiple bendability, compact design and weight reduction comes the complexity of the design and manufacturing of flexible electronics. These benefits have led to an increased demand […]
Smart products that build-up the Internet of Things are often highly innovative and mandate a short time-to-market. A traditional product development approach applying experience based (conservative) design rules and extensive qualification tests is obsolete. A high level of predictive power regarding manufacturability, supply chain readiness, quality and reliability, cost, etc. is demanded from an agile New […]
Quality and reliability are key elements of space electronics. Space agencies like ESA prefer flight-proven technologies in their spacecraft and require extensive equipment testing and qualification to guarantee reliability. Adhering to flight-proven technologies has drawbacks. A highly performing, reliable solution without adaptation to the technological evolution does not remain performant nor reliable in the 21st century’s […]
In a growing market of complex intelligent products requiring a lifetime longer than consumer electronics (> 2 years), realising products “with predictable life time”under known loading conditions gives a competitive advantage to companies. Evaluating potential reliability risks and predicting the lifetime at the “design stage”gives a benefit in time-to-market and both engineering and product cost […]
High-Performance CPU/GPU processors are required for self-driving cars to perform vision processing, object recognition and interaction with intelligent traffic systems in real-time and reliable for 15 years. A consortium of Belgian, Dutch and German companies and research organisations with expertise along the entire automotive value chain, intends to meet the challenges to develop high performance […]
Intelligence and connectivity are essential properties of an increasing number of products in a wide range of applications. Making a product smart and connected opens possibilities but also raises questions: what do our customers really need? What value do we need to offer? How to reduce risks? What technology and expertise are needed? How to […]
Today no company can ignore the sustainability and environmental impact of its products and business. The digitalization of society associated with the proliferation of electronics everywhere implies that electronics is a key element in the environmental impact of a growing number of products, systems, installations and services. This workshop dives into the challenges of assessing […]
Electronics provides the engine for the digitalization of our economy and society. Electronics is everywhere and needs to fulfill an increasingly long list of requirements such as performance, low cost, quality, reliability, maintainability, sustainability, safety, regulatory compliancy, and many more. Deployment in new types of operational environments, new operation modes, new device technologies, and new […]
