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Projects |
08 Jan 2024

The EXFILES project makes it possible to retrieve information stored on 400 cell phones for forensic evidence in real criminal cases

Within the framework of the European project, which brings together 14 research centers, companies and Law Enforcement Agencies, the Institute of Microelectronics of Barcelona (IMB-CNM, CSIC) has contributed to the development of new techniques and tools that have allowed the forensic analysis of 400 smartphones in real criminal cases.

Institutional |
22 Dec 2023

The Govern presents the Strategy to Promote the Semiconductor Industry in Catalonia

The event was chaired by the Minister of Enterprise and Labor, Roger Torrent i Ramió; the Minister of Economy and Finance, Natàlia Mas Guix, and the Minister of Research and Universities, Joaquim Nadal i Farreras. This initiative is promoted by the Semiconductor and Chip Alliance of Catalonia, which is formed by several departments of the Generalitat, companies and research and innovation agents; of which Luis Fonseca, as director of the Institute of Microelectronics of Barcelona, is a member.

Institutional |
15 Dec 2023

The Minister of Research and Universities visits IMB-CNM and highlights its contribution “to position Catalonia among the strategic industries of the 21st century”

Joaquim Nadal, Minister of Research and Universities of the Generalitat of Catalonia, meets with the management of the Institute of Microelectronics of Barcelona (IMB-CNM-CSIC) and visits the scientific facilities located at the UAB. The center deploys cutting-edge research in micro and nano systems applied to advanced technologies, health and environment, energy or mobility, among others.

Institutional |
14 Dec 2023

Three names for one story: IMB-CNM honors three pioneers in microelectronics at the institute

Through an initiative of the IMB-CNM Equality Committee, three of the institute's meeting rooms have been renamed after research and technical personnel of relevance in its history: Tere Osés, Isabel Montero and Juan Fernández. All of them are pioneers in the design of digital circuits, the manufacture of integrated circuits and the development of power systems in Spain.