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"SEMI® Global Update" highlights important industry
information, events, programs and products. Direct links to www.semi.org provide additional access to
registration and other information about SEMI programs, products and
services.
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May 2006
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| Oral History
Interview |
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Ed Segal
Interviewed by Craig Addison,
SEMI
To record and preserve the history of the semiconductor
equipment and materials industry, SEMI presents numerous interviews with industry pioneers. In a
continuing series, Ed Segal, a pioneer in sales and distribution, tells
his story.
Read
all other interviews. |
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| New Articles |
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A
Glimpse into the Flat Panel Market
By Ed Hall,
SEMI and Charles Annis, DisplaySearch
The flat panel market has experienced a healthy growth in
2005 and is expected to continue for the next few years. As a
result, this growth has translated into increased production and
larger generation fabs being built.
Optimism
at recently concluded SEMICON
Europa!
794 exhibitors were showing their latest
products and technologies in three halls at SEMICON® Europa 2006. In
his keynote speech, Wofgang Ziebart emphasized the competitiveness
of Europe in comparison to other regions and advocated for more
support from the EU. |
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| U.S. Public Policy |
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Sarbanes-Oxley
Recommendations for Small Business
A key SEC
advisory committee has released its proposed recommended changes to
the Sarbanes-Oxley requirements for small companies.
SEMI
Lobby Meetings on Nanotechnology
On April 7 and 10,
SEMI organized seven meetings with Administration officials, Members
of Congress, and Congressional staff regarding nanotechnology policy
in the United States. The topics of discussion included
environmental, health and safety, R&D funding, and export
control.
SEMI
Partners with SIA for Workforce Development
Meetings
SEMI and SIA met with several Congressional
offices to address American Competitiveness as it relates to
workforce development and education on April 11–12. |
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| Highlighted Events |
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SEMICON
Singapore 2006
May 9–11
Suntec Singapore
International Convention and Exhibition Centre
Listen to the
keynotes by Scott Kulicke, Kulicke & Soffa and Scott Jewler,
STATS ChipPAC at SEMICON Singapore Technical Symposium. Invited
speakers are Jan Vardaman, TechSearch and Charles J Vath III,
ASM. Early-bird discount extended to April 28, so book
now!
FPD
Taiwan 2006
June 14–16
Taipei,
Taiwan
According to DisplaySearch, Taiwan will produce 40.4
percent of TFT-LCD, the largest output worldwide this year, and
forecasted to be in the leading position through 2008 at 42.4
percent. Please mark your calendar! Visit the exhibitions and 15
program sessions at FPD Taiwan 2006.
Next
is Now—Register now for SEMICON West 2006
July
10–14
San Francisco, California
Find what's next in micro and
nanoelectronics manufacturing at SEMICON West 2006. Register now and
gain access to new features, new events and new opportunities,
including the TechXPOTs—four "shows-within-the-show" highlighting
the latest technologies and trends. |
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| Regional Events |
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Asia
SEMI
FORUM JAPAN (SFJ) 2006
June 12–13
Grand Cube
Osaka, Japan
SFJ2006 provides a unique opportunity to explore and
discuss current issues in semiconductor manufacturing. All programs
are presented in Japanese without simultaneous
translation.
North America
Principles
of Selling to the Semiconductor Industry
May
8–10
San Jose, California
An A-to-Z course for selling within
the industry, this comprehensive workshop provides critical industry
knowledge and skills for executing successful sales to semiconductor
and OEM customers.
Silicon
Valley Lunch Forum Presents:
"Semiconductor Business Challenges:
Commercial Opportunities and R&D Funding
Perspectives"
May 11
San Jose,
California
Face-to-face discussions with Ron Leckie,
INFRASTRUCTURE Advisors, and Bruce Rhine, Accent Optical
Technologies, on the challenges and opportunities faced by the
semiconductor equipment & materials industry to fund the future
and seek new growth paradigms.
Fundamentals
of Product Marketing
May 15–17
San Jose,
California
Considered a MUST by previous attendees, this
award-winning seminar delivers a thorough understanding of the
industry's product marketing process and provides tools for steering
products through the complex market place.
4th
Annual MEPTEC MEMS Packaging Symposium
May
17–18
San Jose, California
Explore the impact of MEMS
packaging technology. Be sure to attend the SEMI sponsored workshop
on MEMS packaging standards. This half-day workshop will lay the
groundwork for developing a proposed set of MEMS packaging
standards.
ASMC
2006
May 22–24
Boston, Massachusetts
ASMC 2006
is back in Boston! Register now for the leading conference on
semiconductor manufacturing. From fab productivity and profitability
to advanced process controls and device yield, ASMC presents
hands-on information—direct from the fab.
SEMI
New England Breakfast Forum—Market Trend Update
June
7
Woburn, Massachusetts
The SEMI New England Breakfast Forum
presents “Market Trend Update” on March 8, 2006. Join industry
experts from Dataquest, IC Insights and Semico for the latest update
on the semiconductor industry. |
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| International
Standards |
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SEMI
North America Standards Meetings at SEMICON West
2006
Look here for the latest schedule and
information on the NA Standards Meetings at SEMICON West, including
the Karl Urbanek Award Presentation.
Standards Training
Classes
Next classes available May 24–26 at ASMC in
Boston, Massachusetts. SEMI and Standards Technology Group (STG)
have a partnership to provide SEMI standards training seminars and
on-line courses to the semiconductor industry.
Manufacturing Technology Forum (MTF) Advisory Board
Kick-Off Meeting
Invitations to serve on the MTF
Advisory Board were sent to suppliers and device manufacturers for
the inaugural meeting scheduled for May 25, 2006 in Boston, MA,
immediately following ASMC. Contact Bettina Weiss at bweiss@semi.org for more
information. |
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| Products and Services |
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Featured
Products
FabFutures
A
comprehensive database providing detail and summaries of the costs
for construction and equipment spending by individual fab for the
next 12 months.
Industry Research and
Statistics
Global
Semiconductor Packaging Materials Outlook
This
comprehensive market research study examines semiconductor packaging
technology trends and their impact on the packaging materials
markets. Packaging materials markets are quantified and new
opportunities are highlighted.
Equipment
Market Data Subscription
Complete source for
semiconductor equipment market information, including China. Data
based on direct inputs from the majority of equipment suppliers
around the world. These reports can help you understand market
trends and benchmark current business activity.
Material
Market Data Subscription
Your only source of
regional materials data, including fab materials and packaging
materials from global companies on a quarterly basis.
Membership
NEW
SEMI Member Benefit to Help Your Business get to Market
FAST!
SEMI and Advanced Technology Development
Facility, Inc. (ATDF) have partnered to bring SEMI members
world-class processing and prototyping capabilities at a great
discount. |
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| Interested in
Exhibiting? |
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Emerging
Technologies TechXPOT @ SEMICON West 2006—New!
July
11–13
San Francisco, California
Showcase your company in this
special exhibit area focused on enabling technologies and emerging
market opportunities in nanotechnology, MEMS and energy. Featuring
FREE presentations from industry experts, TIS winners, exciting
displays and more!
To view the
press release, click
here. |
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| Call for Nominations |
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SEMI
Award for North America
Deadline: May 12
Nominate
an individual who has produced an advancement of significant value
to the progress of the semiconductor equipment and materials
supplier community.
Bob
Graham Award—A Symbol of Marketing Excellence
This
global award is given to recognize and honor an individual for
outstanding contributions to marketing within the semiconductor
equipment and materials industry.
Akira
Inoue Award
Recognize an outstanding individual
contributor to the semiconductor industry in the area of
environment, health and safety. Submit a nomination for the
prestigious Akira Inoue Award now. |
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