Strategic Planning to Building Competitive Fabs
ABSTRACT
Semiconductor market is expected to grow exponentially by the end of this decade by doubling its current value that took five decades to achieve. Over 100 new fabs are needed globally to meet this growth, with advancement in Artificial Intelligence (AI) playing a major role.
Strategic and early planning has never been more vital to build these complex facilities within a relatively short timeframe.
This presentation deliberates on the challenges and explores the opportunities that fab owners can capitalize on to build competitive fabs to cater to this unprecedented demand while mitigating the accompanied environmental impacts and navigating through the current geopolitical dynamics.
BIOGRAPHY
Herbert Blaschitz, Executive VP of Advanced Technology Facilities at Exyte, is a recognized leader in the semiconductor industry. He has played a pivotal role in the profitable expansion of Exyte’s semiconductor business, growing it from 1 billion euros in 2014 to over 6 billion euros in 2023. He holds several patents related to semiconductor facilities and automation (FOUP) technologies. Before joining Exyte, he held various positions at Jenoptik, Asyst, and Siemens Semiconductor (now Infineon). Originally from Austria, Herbert has lived and worked in Germany, France, the USA, and currently resides in Singapore.
Herbert Blaschitz earned a degree in electrical engineering from HTBL of Klagenfurt, Austria, and a degree in business administration from GSBA in Zurich, Switzerland.