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In This Issue
A Glimpse into the European Semiconductor and Emerging Technology Industries
Oral History Inteview: Peter Wolken
Recognizing the Drivers—Sustainable Sponsors of the SEMI Foundation
ISS, SMC Focus on Critical Trends Confronting SEMI Members
Executive Summit on the Future of the European Semiconductor Industry
Capitol Commentary
SEMI Seeks Improved Rules for China Trade
EHS Success Story: FSI Studies Wastewater Process—and Saves $94,000
Green Really is Gold, according to Goldman Sachs Study
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A Glimpse into the European Semiconductor and Emerging Technology Industries
By Dan Tracy, Christian Gregor Dieseldorff, Ed Hall, SEMI
European companies continue to diversify and grow in the area of integrated circuits, photovoltaic, and MEMS. Faced with tough competition from other regions, Europe does have a strong R&D infrastructure and, therefore, potential for additional revenue and market share.
 Oral History Interview: Peter Wolken
Interviewed by Craig Addison, SEMI
Peter Wolken was one of four founders of Cobilt, a short-lived but influential semiconductor equipment company established in 1970. He later went on to a successful 25-year career in venture capital, seeding
Silicon Valley startups.
Click here to read other interviews.
Recognizing the Drivers—Sustainable Sponsors of the SEMI Foundation
SEMI High Tech U (SEMI HTU) delivered 59 programs internationally. While the core program is sustained by companies such as Applied Materials, Air Products, Intel, ASML and Novellus, there is still a need to fund the development of new modules for the core program, as well as the scholarships granted to students that participate.
ISS, SMC Focus on Critical Trends Confronting SEMI Members
Two SEMI executive conferences—scheduled back-to-back the week of January 13–18—explore major business and technology trends confronting semiconductor equipment and materials suppliers. ISS 2008 focuses on "When Trends Collide: Consolidation and Growth," while SMC 2008 focuses on "Molecules of the Future: Growth Markets and Application Insights."
Executive Summit on the Future of the European Semiconductor Industry
An executive summit, entitled "Enforcing Competitiveness of the European Semiconductor Industry" has been added to the exciting schedule of events for SEMICON® Europa. The summit will address the critical challenges and opportunities for microelectronics manufacturing in the region.
Capitol Commentary
By Victoria Hadfield, president, SEMI North America
Our industry priorities are beginning to be addressed in Washington. Earlier this month, President Bush signed the America Competes Act (HR 2272), and some progress has been made on energy tax and policy measures that could have an impact on U.S. demand for solar energy.
SEMI Seeks Improved Rules for China Trade
Does your company, like many in the global semiconductor equipment and materials industry, face licensing requirements to sell products to Chinese customers? SEMI needs to hear your views on how these rules can be improved.
EHS Success Story:
FSI Studies Wastewater Process—and Saves $94,000
Water schematic and analytic, hands-on process review result in fee reduction and environmental improvements.
Green Really is Gold, according to Goldman Sachs Study
By Margo Alderton, The CRO
In July 2007, investment bank Goldman Sachs released a report stating that companies that are considered leaders in environmental, social and governance (ESG) policies also lead the pack in stock performance—by an average of 25 percent.
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