SAES and ITRI announce a strategic collaboration to advance MEMS technologies
SAES and the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) have entered into a strategic collaboration aimed at strengthening the development and industrial application of advanced technologies for microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), with a shared focus on innovation, technology transfer, and long-term industrial impact.
The collaboration brings together SAES’s industrial expertise in advanced materials and getter film technologies with ITRI’s long-standing role as a key applied research institute in Taiwan’s innovation ecosystem. By combining complementary competencies, the partnership aims to accelerate the transition from the development of novel MEMS designs to scalable industrial solutions.
Bridging applied research and industrial innovation
In an increasingly complex technological landscape, collaboration between industry and applied research plays a crucial role in addressing emerging challenges and supporting sustainable innovation. The partnership between SAES and ITRI is grounded in a cooperation environment that enables the development of advanced IR sensors, gyroscopes and other MEMS devices with concrete industrial relevance.
Through this collaboration, SAES and ITRI will work together on selected technological domains, leveraging research capabilities, engineering expertise and industrial know-how to support the evolution of advanced devices and hermetic packaging designs.
SAES history of innovation in advanced materials
Founded in Italy more than 80 years ago, SAES is a global leader in advanced materials for optoelectronics and photonics, offering a comprehensive portfolio of getter and encapsulation solutions that ensure the reliability and longevity of high-performance devices.
The company’s expertise lies in controlling internal atmospheres within hermetic and semi-hermetic packages, where specific atoms or molecules can compromise the functionality of sensitive components, or where high vacuum conditions are strictly necessary. SAES products are designed to meet the stringent requirements of applications such as laser diodes, MEMS sensors, infrared detectors, optical switches and optical transceivers.
ITRI’s role in Taiwan’s technology ecosystem
Founded in 1973, ITRI is one of Taiwan’s leading applied research institutions and a key driver of technological development across multiple industrial sectors. Acting as a bridge between academia, research, and industry, ITRI has long played a central role in supporting innovation, industrial competitiveness, and technology commercialization in Taiwan and beyond.
Its strong connection to the semiconductor and high-tech manufacturing ecosystem makes ITRI a strategic partner for companies seeking to engage with one of the world’s most advanced technology hubs.
A shared vision for future technologies
The collaboration reflects a shared commitment to long-term technological development, with a focus on solutions that can support next-generation MEMS applications. By aligning research activities with real-world industrial needs, SAES and ITRI aim to contribute to the evolution of enabling technologies that support performance, reliability, and scalability.
This partnership also represents an important step in reinforcing SAES’s presence in the Asian market, and particularly in Taiwan, while contributing to the broader global MEMS ecosystem through collaboration and knowledge exchange.
Joint milestones and upcoming events
As part of this collaboration, SAES and ITRI will take part in selected international events throughout 2026, creating opportunities to share insights, engage with industry stakeholders, and explore future developments together.
The first joint milestones include SEMICON Taiwan 2026, scheduled for September 2 to 4.
These events will provide an ideal platform to publicly showcase the partnership and its role within the evolving landscape of MEMS sensors and detectors.
