June 3rd, 2015

"Transducers is recognized throughout the MEMS and sensors industry as 'the' place to gain exposure to the emerging stars of the R&D community," said Karen Lightman, executive director, MEMS Industry Group. "By offering a full-day conference session at Transducers 2015, MEMS Industry Group aims to bridge the gap between those R&D luminaries and the commercial MEMS and sensors industry in ways that will benefit equally both groups. R&D talent will gain exposure to the field-proven performance and best practices that the commercial MEMS/sensors industry demands, and leading MEMS/sensors industry players will gain insight into advancements being made in the world of R&D."
"I am thrilled to bring MIG speakers to a conference that offers countless opportunities for the enrichment of everyone involved," added Ms. Lightman.
MIG speakers will discuss technical and business topics related to the commercialization of MEMS and sensors. They will cover technical topics such as testing strategies, packaging trends, new foundry materials, and emerging application areas such as optical MEMS and image stabilization. They will also address commercial/business issues such as technology transfer, educating customers for maximum success, pros and cons of open-source software, and supply chain navigation.
★★★Agenda for MIG Session at Transducers 2015
★ Session I -- Technology Transfer
MEMS Industry Group Welcome and Introduction -- Karen Lightman, executive director, MEMS Industry Group
How to Successfully Transfer MEMS Prototypes from Lab to Foundry -- Alissa Fitzgerald, founder & managing partner, AM Fitzgerald & Associates
From Lab to Fab - How CAD Tools Can Help the Transition -- Mary Ann Maher, president, SoftMEMS
Teaching Customers - The Link Between Technology and Products -- Jim Knutti, CEO, Acuity
★ SESSION II -- Emerging MEMS/Sensors
Optical Image Stabilization Applications -- Mike Judy, engineering fellow, Analog Devices
Introducing New Materials in a Foundry Environment -- Magnus Rimskog, sales director, Silex Microsystems AB
3D Vertical Integration of Miniature Mirau Interferometers by Using Multi-Wafer Bonding Technology -- Maik Wiemer, department leader, Fraunhofer Institute for Electronic Nanosystems
Optical MEMS Fabry-Perot Interferometers for Microspectrometer Applications -- Anna Rissanen, research team leader, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland
★ SESSION III - Manufacturing Infrastructure/Process Technology
Wafer Bonding for MEMS - A Brief Overview of an Enabling Technology -- Eric Pabo, business development manager, EV Group
Open Source Software, Enabling Customers to Use Sensor Products -- Andy Oliver, program manager, Freescale Semiconductor
★ Panel Discussion: Industry Perspective on MEMS and Sensors Supply Chain - Opportunity and Challenges