SEMI - Communities
About SEMI Communities
Since its inception, SEMI has been honored to host various groups in all facets of our industry, from standards to business to groups focused on specific technology applications. Regional technical communities advise SEMI on program content, public policy issues, technology issues, industry segment priorities and other areas. These groups may meet periodically and/or provide guidance on important issues and sometimes they create an online forum to share ideas and work towards common goals.
The following links provide additional information on several special interest groups, manufacturer groups, advisory bodies, and other communities.
Equipment Suppliers Group (ESG)
The Global Equipment Suppliers Group (GESG) has been formed to address
critical technology and business issues that affect the semiconductor industry.
The mission of this new special interest group is to maintain a forum for
equipment suppliers to address issues facing the industry and to develop an
organized global voice to influence technology roadmaps, device maker and
foundry planning, supply chain collaboration, and related issues (Read more).
North America SEMI Sales and Marketing Council (SSMC)
The SEMI Sales and Marketing Council – North America (SSMC), provides
advice and guidance to SEMI on new product development, product and service
quality, and member communications in North America,
as well as manage specific SEMI affiliated programs. The Council’s primary
objective is to improve and enhance member value and member satisfaction.
Chemical
and Gases Manufacturers Group (CGMG)
To facilitate collective efforts on issues related to chemical and gas supplies
to the semiconductor, display and PV industries, the Chemical and Gases
Manufacturing Group (CGMG) provides SEMI advice, council and direction on
market research activities, program content in SEMICON events, EHS regulatory
issues and other issues.
Silicon
Manufacturers Group
The Silicon Manufacturer's Group is a special interest group of SEMI® members
who produce polycrystalline silicon, monocrystalline silicon or silicon wafers
(e.g., as cut, polished, epi, etc.) including both reclaimed or reworked wafers
as well as silicon-on-insulator (SOI) wafers.
Collaborative
Alliance for Semiconductor Test (CAST)
CAST was formed in 2008 by semiconductor device makers and test industry
suppliers to engage in and resolve common industry issues related to higher
test equipment utilization, lower costs, and greater standardization and return
on test-related R&D.
Market Segments
- PV Group
- Emerging Markets
- LED
- MEMS
- CAST (Collaborative Alliance for Semiconductor Test)
- Secondary Equipment, Services and Technology Group (SESTG)- Formerly known as SEC/N.
Other Work Groups
- Standards Development
- Global Care
The EHS initiative for the semiconductor equipment and materials industry. - EHS Grapevine
- Investor Relations
- A word about Antitrust Guidelines
