SEMI® Global Update ♦ April 2012 IN THIS ISSUE Russian Semiconductor Industry Envisions 65nm Technology and Beyond 2011: A Look Back at the Semiconductor Equipment and Materials Market and Outlook SEMI Educates Policymakers on 450mm Transition also: Update on 450mm Standards CAST Workshop Explores Barriers to Expanding Adaptive Test SEMI Advocates Bold Action to Expand U.S. Solar Manufacturing LED Fab Investments: Capacity Expansion Cools Slightly Manufacturing Solutions for Growing MEMS, LED and Printed Electronics Markets OEMs and Precision Engineering Companies Matched Up in New SEMI Singapore Program Flexible, Wearable Electronics for Biometrics and Medicine The ConFab Finalizes Programs and Speakers SEMI CALENDAR EUROPE 24 April Beyond 300mm Workshop 25-26 April MiNaPAD conference 8-9 May GSA European Executive Forum 15-16 May SEMICON Russia 2012 22 May 6th SEMI Brussels Forum ASIA 14-17 April Global FPD Partners Conference 24-26 April SEMICON Singapore 8-11 May Semiconductor Processing Tech Tutorial 2012 NORTH AMERICA 19 April Silicon Valley Lunch Forum 24 April Arizona Breakfast Forum 1 May Pacific Northwest Breakfast Forum 9 May Austin Breakfast Forum 15-17 May Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing Conference 6 June SEMI Northeast Forum: Semiconductor Market Trend Update FROM THE SEMI EUROPE PRESIDENT Russian Semiconductor Industry Envisions 65nm Technology and Beyond After my first visit to Russia after the Presidential elections on March 4th, I'm more optimistic about better investment conditions for semiconductor and related technologies in the years to come. Based on interactions with representatives of the government, industry, science and investment funds, I believe that the industry as a whole can expect more funding. Furthermore, Russians accession to the WTO will reduce import taxes close to zero by the end of 2012. There is also a noticeable sense of urgency about removing trade barriers and other time-consuming bureaucracy, especially for high-tech products. (more) Heinz Kundert www.semi.org/europe www.pvgroup.org Advertisement 2011: A Look Back at the Semiconductor Equipment and Materials Market and Outlook By Lara Chamness, SEMI Industry Research & Statistics 2011 was a record year for the semiconductor industry in many regards. First and foremost, semiconductor revenues approached the long elusive $300 billion mark. Secondly, semiconductor materials passed the record high set in 2010 to reach $47.9 billion. SEMI Educates Policymakers on 450mm Transition By Jonathan Davis, SEMI Semiconductor Business With estimates for the R&D cost of the 450mm wafer transition running in the tens of billions of dollars, public-private partnerships will have a critical role throughout the world. Already, the State of New York is anticipating a $400 million investment in advanced chip research over the coming years. Related article: Update on SEMI 450mm Standards CAST Workshop Explores Barriers to Expanding Adaptive Test Test industry experts from chip manufacturers, electronic system manufacturers, ATE suppliers, and Adaptive Test software providers gathered to discuss the opportunities, challenges and barriers to successful and cost-effective Adaptive Test implementation. Advertisement Semiconductor Packaging News Electronic-media continues to expand as industry professionals seek daily updates on news and events shaping the semiconductor packaging and micro-electronics market. We search industry news, so you don't need to. Subscribe today... SEMI Advocates Bold Action to Expand U.S. Solar Manufacturing The SEMI PV Group recently released a white paper, "Manufacturing Solar Photovoltaic Products in the U.S." with specific policy recommendations to stimulate and support the growth of the U.S. solar manufacturing industry. LED Fab Investments: Capacity Expansion Cools Slightly By Clark Tseng and Dan Tracy, SEMI Industry Research & Statistics Following a built up of 60 percent capacity expansion in 2011, LED fab investments will slow down somewhat with expected capacity expansion of 39 percent and 26 percent in 2012 and 2013, respectively. Manufacturing Solutions for Growing MEMS, LED and Printed Electronics Markets By Paula Doe, SEMI Emerging Markets SEMICON West again features programs on manufacturing technology solutions to enable the next round of growth for MEMS, LEDs and printed/flexible electronics markets. OEMs and Precision Engineering Companies Matched Up in New SEMI Singapore Program On March 20th, SEMI Singapore hosted the inaugural OEM Supplier Search Program, co-organized with SPRING Singapore, an agency under the Ministry of Trade and Industry. Flexible, Wearable Electronics for Biometrics and Medicine Flexible, wearable electronics will create more effective, safer and less expensive methods to provide health care monitoring of trauma patients, the elderly, military personnel, and athletes. The ConFab Finalizes Programs and Speakers The ConFab, an invitation-only global conference and networking event for semiconductor industry executives, takes place June 3-6 in Las Vegas. SEMI Europe Welcomes New Members MOTOR POWER COMPANY S.R.L. Nines Photovoltaics Call for Nominations 31 May Deadline: SEMI Europe Award Call for Papers 30 April Deadline: SEMICON Europa (MEMS/Test/Packaging) 12 April Deadline: ENIAC JU Call 6 now open Thank you for reading this newsletter. 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