Powering the Future: NGMM Sparks a New Era in U.S. Microelectronics

The Next-Generation Microelectronics Manufacturing (NGMM) program is launching the first national center dedicated to advancing U.S.-based 3D heterogeneous integration (3DHI), a game-changing technology for future microelectronics. By enabling rapid prototyping and uniting diverse materials, devices, and circuits through advanced packaging, NGMM aims to secure U.S. leadership in next-gen tech and build a self-sustaining hub for 3DHI innovation and pilot production.

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00:00:00 From the palm of your hand to the frontiers of defense, micro electronics power our world. But the industry is at a critical inflection point. For decades, innovation has focused on squeezing more transistors onto silicon chips. But the demands of emerging technologies are pushing this approach to its breaking point. Fabrication costs are skyrocketing, and we're hitting the

00:00:22 physical limits of miniaturization. The future lies in a new dimension. 3D heterogeneous integration or 3DHI. 3DHI will revolutionize micro electronics by vertically stacking and interconnecting diverse components and materials, creating high performance systems that surpass traditional 2D technology. This innovation allows us to move beyond

00:00:45 the limitations of silicon, integrating new materials to achieve capabilities essential for both Department of Defense and commercial applications. To spearhead this revolution, DARPA created the next generation micro electronics manufacturing program, NGMM. DARPA is partnering with the University of Texas at Austin and its Texas Institute for Electronics Research

00:01:07 Center to establish the Thai NGMM Center in Austin, Texas. This open access 3DHI manufacturing center will foster a vibrant ecosystem of innovators from industry giants to agile startups all working together to push the boundaries of micro electronics manufacturing. This ecosystem will drive disruptive innovation and ensure access to cuttingedge technology for national

00:01:29 security and economic competitiveness. 3DHI will be the engine of tomorrow's breakthroughs, driving innovation across industries and ensuring US leadership on the global technology stage. Join us in building a future with NGMM.