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A Greener Chip Manufacturing Process

gardenermike writes "A new chip manufacturing process has been developed which uses UV light instead of high temperatures to prepare the silicon. This could lead to cheaper chips and greener factories if it pans out. Apparently the main problem is defects in the material, which are currently 'ironed out' as a side-effect of the extreme temperatures used."

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  1. I tried some soymilk once, I learned to stay away by falconwolf · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    I used to drink soymilk as well but stopped because it's high in carbohydrates. Tell the truth I prefer real milk anyway.

    Falcon