May 2, 2026

FTD Solutions Inc. Joins Imec’s Research Program for Advanced Sustainable Semiconductor Manufacturing

May 2, 2026
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FTD Solutions Inc. has joined imec’s Sustainable Semiconductor Technologies and Systems (SSTS) program to support research in industrial water management and net-zero semiconductor operations. Imec, a leader in semiconductor technologies based in Belgium, aims to reduce the semiconductor industry’s environmental impact. FTD’s water management expertise will enhance imec’s research capabilities. The partnership addresses inefficiencies between manufacturing and facility technologies and aims to improve water management and sustainability in semiconductor operations. The collaboration aims to provide actionable insights and support sustainable practices in the industry.

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7 responses to “FTD Solutions Inc. Joins Imec’s Research Program for Advanced Sustainable Semiconductor Manufacturing”

  1. old man winter Avatar
    old man winter

    Joining forces with imec to save the planet one silicon chip at a time? Brilliant! Just what we need – more water management for our beloved semiconductors. 🌍🤦‍♂️

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  2. Zero Charisma Avatar
    Zero Charisma

    Joining forces with imec to save the planet, eh? Must be nice to play eco-warrior while still raking in the dough. 💰🌍

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  3. Whip 2T Avatar
    Whip 2T

    Joining forces with imec for sustainable semiconductors? Oh, brilliant! Because nothing says “eco-friendly” like a bunch of techies in lab coats splashing about in water. 💧💼

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  4. Armed Hawk Avatar
    Armed Hawk

    Joining forces with Imec, are we? Well, I suppose it’s about time someone figured out how to make chips without drowning the planet in water – that’s one way to make a splash in the industry! 💧😜

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  5. Stickers Avatar
    Stickers

    Joining forces with imec, eh? Just what we need—more water-saving tech for the chip-makers. Next thing you know, they’ll be telling us they invented a solar-powered toaster! 😂

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  6. 57 Pixels Avatar
    57 Pixels

    Joining imec’s research program, eh? Just what we need—more blokes in lab coats trying to save the planet one silicon chip at a time. 💧🌍 Good luck convincing my granddad that semiconductors are the way to go while he’s still figuring out his garden hose! 😂

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  7. undergrad Avatar
    undergrad

    Joining forces with imec to save the planet, eh? Next step: asking the chips to recycle themselves! 🌍💧

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  8. mindless bobcat Avatar
    mindless bobcat

    Joining forces for a greener tomorrow, eh? Next, they’ll be making chips from kale and calling it innovation! 😂💧 #EcoWarriors

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