Technology innovation
We are presently establishing a range of technology solutions and services to support and stimulate innovation. These include services for novel systems integration, advanced epitaxy R&D services and plastic electronics devices and products.
Novel electronic systems integration
The first of our technology solution programmes is already on-stream and making positive headway by enabling companies to expand their client base and product portfolio. The Centre for Electronic Nano-Systems (CENS), established in partnership with Durham University, is committed to working closely with clients for prototyping, integration, signal processing and testing of novel electronics, MEMS, NEMS, RFID, sensors and wearable devices.
CENS is able to do this through its team of internationally renowned academics, a dedicated group of electronics engineers and by leveraging the benefits of Durham University's state of the art electronics R&D and testing equipment.
Plastic electronics
We are currently establishing facilities to offer innovation services for plastic electronics products and processes. Plastic electronics will give rise to a new generation of products in areas such as e-paper, medical diagnostics, drug delivery systems, low cost RFID tags, sensors, consumer products, flexible displays, sportswear and fashion. The service will be delivered through our Plastic Electronics Technology Centre (PETeC) , which will offer a full portfolio of services including opportunity roadmapping, market research, product design, prototyping and low volume manufacturing.
The construction of the Centre’s premises will commence during the last quarter of 2005, with new facilities coming on-stream for 2007. The Direct Write Technology Centre will be located at NetPark, an advanced science and technology business park in County Durham.
Atomic Layer Deposition for Nano & Macro-Electronics
In collaboration with the University of Newcastle upon Tyne, Cenamps is creating a new cleanroom and installing specialist equipment for R&D on a key process for future electronics manufacture. Atomic Layer Depostion (ALD) will enable innovation in manufacture of many electronics products.