3-D Microchip Up Close (IMAGE) Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne Caption "It's the logical next step in electronics development, because it allows a large increase in terms of efficiency," says Leblebici. Credit EPFL / Alain Herzog Usage Restrictions With Credit License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.