Bosch Enhances Sustainable Manufacturing of Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS)
Bosch Joins European Consortium to Pioneer Sustainable Semiconductor Manufacturing
German multinational engineering and technology company, Bosch, has announced its participation in the GENESIS project, a pan-European initiative aimed at developing sustainable processes and technologies for the semiconductor manufacturing value chain.
The project, coordinated by CEA-Leti, a leading research institute for electronics and information technology, is supported financially by the Chips Joint Undertaking, EU member states, and the Swiss State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI). It boasts a combined budget of nearly €55 million.
Bosch's involvement in GENESIS reinforces its commitment to sustainable technologies. The company is making a significant contribution to the environmentally friendly future of MEMS sensor production and the entire semiconductor industry.
Bosch Research, within the GENESIS cooperation, is focusing on researching alternatives for critical materials and process gases to reduce the use of environmentally harmful substances. Other Bosch divisions are optimizing exhaust gas abatement to reduce process gas emissions and developing new methods for recycling acids to minimize resource consumption.
The GENESIS project aims to transition semiconductor production to a circular economy model that minimizes waste, maximizes resource reuse, and has a low environmental impact. More than four million MEMS sensors are produced daily for applications in mobility and consumer electronics, making this transition crucial for the industry's long-term sustainability.
While the other partners of the GENESIS cooperation, which involves multiple stakeholders from research, industry, and small and medium-sized enterprises, are not explicitly named in the search results, they are working together to develop sustainable processes and technologies for the entire semiconductor manufacturing value chain.
Bosch is contributing its expertise in MEMS technology to make key manufacturing processes more sustainable. Further details about GENESIS can be found on its project website. The goal of GENESIS is to pave the way for a more sustainable and ecologically friendly semiconductor industry.
By joining GENESIS, Bosch is demonstrating its comprehensive approach to reducing its ecological footprint, including material innovations, emission reductions, and process optimization. This move aligns with Bosch's broader mission to contribute to a more sustainable future.
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