The National Microelectronics Institute (NMI), the trade association representing the semiconductor industry in the UK and Ireland, has announced the appointment of two new board directors; Dr Hossein Yassaie, CEO of Imagination Technologies and Ivor Evans, VP of Product Engineering at Cambridge Silicon Radio (CSR).

Benchmarking is a vital activity for the UK and Ireland’s semiconductor manufacturers according to a recent survey by the National Microelectronics Institute (NMI), the trade association representing the semiconductor industry in the UK and Ireland. The survey entitled ‘How do you measure up?’ analysed data from the 15 wafer fabrication plants in the NMI's membership, representing the majority of the manufacturing capability in the UK and I...

Professor Ian Phillips has been recognised by the National Microelectronics Institute (NMI) for his major contribution to the UK semiconductor industry. The Contribution to Industry Award, sponsored by BERR, is one of eight annual Ivation Awards made by the NMI.

The Global Semiconductor Alliance (GSA), an organization focused on accelerating the growth of the global semiconductor industry, and the National Microelectronics Institute (NMI), the trade association representing the semiconductor industry in the UK and Ireland, today jointly announced the signing of a collaborative memorandum of understanding to form an organizational alliance.

Dr. David Burrows has been announced as the new Chair of the National Microelectronics Institute (NMI), the trade association representing the interests of the semiconductor industry in the UK and Ireland. The appointment was announced by CEO Derek Boyd at the NMI’s Annual General Meeting in London.

The National Microelectronics institute (NMI), the trade association representing the semiconductor industry in the UK and Ireland, has announced a 50% increase in its membership in little over a year. The University of Southampton has just become the NMI’s 150th member.

A report from the National Microelectronics Institute (NMI) concludes that the successful UK semiconductor firms of the future will ensure that partnering is a fundamental aspect of their business cultures. ‘Partnering the Future – Business Innovation in UK Microelectronics’ is based on post-graduate research carried out during 2007.

The National Microelectronics Institute (NMI), the trade association representing the semiconductor industry in the UK and Ireland, has created a new class of membership. ‘Business Associate Membership’ is intended for companies with a keen interest in the performance of the sector and able to offer additional support to NMI members. The first of the NMI’s new Business Associate Members is Oracle, the world’s largest enterprise software...

The National Microelectronics institute (NMI), the trade association representing the semiconductor industry in the UK and Ireland, has presented its ‘Contribution to Industry’ award to Ian Burnett. The presentation was made at the NMI’s annual awards dinner held in London, this year attended by more than 300 people.

Europe’s first international conference dedicated to the subject of CMOS variability was hailed a resounding success by its organisers, the National Microelectronics Institute and the UK’s nanoCMOS project. ‘The Impact of Variability on Design’, attracted 130 delegates from across Asia, Europe and the USA.

The National Microelectronics Institute (NMI), the trade association representing the semiconductor industry in the UK and Ireland, has introduced a free legal assistance service for its members. The service will be provided through Manches LLP, a commercial law firm specialising in technology and intellectual property work.

The National Microelectronics Institute (NMI), the trade association representing the semiconductor industry in the UK and Ireland, in collaboration with the UK’s nanoCMOS project, is to hold Europe’s first international conference dedicated to the subject of CMOS variability. The conference will take place on 23rd October at the Royal College of Physicians, London.

An NMI study of air conditioning energy efficiency at sixteen of its members’ wafer fabrication plants has identified opportunities to reduce CO2 emissions by more than 40,000 tonnes per year.

The National Microelectronics Institute (NMI), the trade association representing the semiconductor industry in the UK and Ireland, has picked up two awards at the annual Trade Association Forum Best Practice Awards held in London on 10th July. The NMI won the categories for ‘Membership Success’ and ‘Environmental Initiative’.

Derek Boyd, CEO of the National Microelectronics Institute (NMI) has been elected as Chairman of the UK Electronics Alliance (UKEA). Formed in 2006, the UKEA is a grouping of the major trade associations within the electronics sector. Boyd replaces Ashley Evans who becomes CEO of the Electronics Knowledge Transfer Network (Electronics KTN).

Bristol-based microprocessor start-up XMOS Semiconductor has become the 100th member of the National Microelectronics Institute (NMI), the trade association representing the semiconductor industry in the UK and Ireland.

The National Microelectronics Institute (NMI), the trade association representing the semiconductor industry in the UK and Ireland, has appointed two new members to its Board of Directors: Patrick McNamee, VP Product Engineering, CSR and Anthony O’Neill, Professor in Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering at Newcastle University.

Fabless companies throughout the UK have come together for the first Operations Network Meeting to be organised by the National Microelectronics Institute (NMI). The new network aims to help members improve operational effectiveness and to increase awareness of the UK fabless sector.

The National Microelectronics Institute, the trade association representing the semiconductor industry in the UK and Ireland, has celebrated its 10th birthday. The occasion was marked at the NMI’s Annual General Meeting and Awards Dinner attended by an international audience of more than 200 people.

The National Microelectronics Institute (NMI), in collaboration with USED4semicon, has launched GLOBALStockroom, a machine parts sourcing service dedicated to semiconductor manufacturing. It aims to reduce downtime, reduce inventory and provide a marketplace for slow moving and obsolete spares. The service has been trialled and tailored during the last 12 months by 3 major manufacturers within the NMI membership.