GREENSBORO — Dr. Jim Meindl, director of Microelectronics Research at Georgia Tech, recently visited the Rotary Club of Greene and Putnam Counties to share a bit of his extensive knowledge of the “most technological driver of the information revolution, the microchip.”
Meindl revealed that since 1960, the productivity of microchip technology has increased by 1 billion times. Meindl is a local resident and a known pioneer and leading expert in nanoelectronics.
Meindl said the future of nanoelectronics is in 3D Systems, and he also spoke of future technologies including the use of Graphene for its excellence in “electrical, mechanical and thermal performance.”
Rotary is an exclusive community organization of businessmen, women and professionals who seek to serve the communities in which they work and live. The mission of Rotary International, a worldwide association of Rotary clubs, is to provide service to others, to promote high ethical standards and to advance world understanding, goodwill and peace through its fellowship of business, professional and community leaders. For more information on Rotary of Greene and Putnam counties, visit www.GreenePutnamRotary.org.
