The EU-funded FIXIT project got off to a flying start today with an inspiring kick-off meeting in a historic location. The consortium members gathered at the Max Planck Society’s Harnack House in Berlin to discuss the project’s vision, goals and milestones. This special place, where Albert Einstein once taught, gave the meeting a unique atmosphere.
The meeting was not only an opportunity for a lively exchange of ideas, but also an inspiration to follow in the footsteps of great historical figures and set new standards in the field of AI-driven electronic systems. Dr Stefan Slesazeck (NaMLab), as project leader, opened the meeting and the space for discussion – particularly on the key objectives and innovative approaches the team would like to pursue. Each of the elven partner in the FIXIT consortium brings unique skills and perspectives (covering know-how on material, process and device development, CMOS integration, equipment and manufacturing, physical and electrical characterization, TCAD modelling, packaging, circuit design and system integration), which led to a dynamic and productive exchange. Clear responsibilities and milestones were internalised to ensure that all team members were on the same page and working together towards the common goal of scaling ferroelectric synaptic devices to the <20nm regime while maintaining their analogue and multi-level switching properties.
The kick-off meeting marks the beginning of a promising journey in which the team is determined to take on challenges and break new ground together. The inspiring start at this historic location sets the tone for the coming months and gives the project a special flavour on its road to success.