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Glass substrates are starting to gain traction in advanced packages, fueled by the potential for denser routing and higher signal performance than the organic substrates used today. There are still ...

Glass making dates back to ancient Mesopotamia, an astonishing 4,000 years ago. Known as “humankind’s most important material,” 1 glass is ubiquitous in our modern environment. It is used in the ...

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As demand for higher-performance, more compact and energy-efficient electronics continues to escalate, traditional organic based substrates are approaching practical limitations, leading to industry ...

The history of synthetic glass-ceramic materials goes back to 1953. Initially, metals were the materials that were being researched for utilization as dental replacements and orthopedic implants.

Using a 3D printer that works with molten glass, researchers forged LEGO-like glass bricks with a strength comparable to concrete. The bricks could have a role in circular construction in which ...

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