Smoltek Nanotech Holding AB: Smoltek and ITRI Initiate Technical Service Agreement for small scale production of CNF-MIM Capacitors
This press release is an English version of the previously published Swedish version, which has interpretive precedence.
Smoltek Nanotech Holding AB (publ) ("Smoltek" or "the Company") announces that its subsidiary Smoltek Semi has initiated the signing of a technical service agreement with the Taiwanese Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI). The formal signing process is expected to be completed within days. The agreement enables low-volume production of the company's CNF-MIM capacitors. As part of the collaboration, Smoltek will install and bring up its advanced CVD tool (carbon nanofiber growth machine) at ITRI. This marks the beginning of the industrialization of Smoltek's technology for ultra-thin capacitors aimed at advanced processor chips.
Smoltek and ITRI began their joint efforts over a year ago, focusing on the development of the key technological components required to manufacture Smoltek's CNF-MIM capacitors. This long-term collaboration has laid the technical groundwork and mutual understanding necessary for scaling the technology toward industrial applications.
The technical service agreement ensures that Smoltek gains seamless access to ITRI's specialized technical competence and engineering resources-an essential step in preparing for commercial deployment. This arrangement allows the company to refine its processes under industrial conditions while leveraging ITRI's semiconductor R&D environment.
"The Technical Service Agreement allows us to accelerate our roadmap and engage more closely with potential customers who require early samples of our high-performance, ultra-thin capacitors." says Farzan Ghavanini, CTO of Smoltek.
"Having our advanced CVD tool on-site at ITRI gives us access to a complete value chain-from material growth to capacitor integration-in a single location," adds Magnus Andersson, CEO of Smoltek. "This is a key milestone toward bringing our technology from lab to fab."
Furthermore, the installation and integration of Smoltek's custom-designed CVD tool at ITRI's facilities enables a complete and seamless fabrication process to be carried out in one location. This integrated setup is a critical enabler for small-scale production, as it reduces logistics complexity, shortens development cycles, and ensures tighter process control.
"Smoltek's innovative CNF-MIM capacitor technology is highly relevant to the semiconductor industry's drive for greater miniaturization and performance. By combining our advanced R&D infrastructure and engineering expertise with Smoltek's unique nanotechnology, we aim to accelerate the path toward industrial adoption." says Dr. Arthur Lin, Division Director at ITRI's Smart Sensing & Systems Technology Center.
Smoltek's patent protected CNF-MIM™ technology enables the fabrication of extremely thin capacitors with high capacitance density. These are ideally suited for integration in the minimal space beneath advanced processor chips-an area where electrical performance and form factor are both critical. This gives Smoltek's technology a unique competitive advantage for next-generation devices in mobile, AI, and high-performance computing markets.