MILPITAS, Calif. — March 6, 2023 — SEMI today announced the election of three new members to the SEMI North America Advisory Board (NAAB): Mike Kropp, President and CEO of PEER Group; Ben Rathsack, Vice President of Product and Technology Development of Tokyo Electron America, Inc. (TEL); and Peter Cleveland, Senior Vice President of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSMC).

The Board appointments took effect Feb. 22, 2023. Members serve a three-year term. The principal advocate for member companies located in North America, the NAAB provides guidance on SEMI Americas programs designed to advance their business interests and address significant challenges in the electronics manufacturing and design supply chain.

“The SEMI North America Advisory Board warmly welcomes Mike, Ben and Peter,” said Joe Stockunas, president of SEMI Americas. “Each has extensive industry experience that supports the Board’s interests in diversifying member representation. Mike Kropp of factory automation software supplier PEER Group, a mid-sized Canada-based company, actively contributes to more than 30 SEMI programs. Based in Austin, Texas, home to TEL’s U.S. headquarters, Ben Rathsack has extensive product development experience and passionately supports SEMI’s efforts to attract students to our industry. Peter Cleveland of TSMC has significant experience in advocacy, a key component of SEMI’s efforts to support members.”

“The expertise of these industry leaders will be instrumental in shaping the Board’s work to help member companies overcome ever-increasing chip industry challenges and drive new business and technology advancements in order to meet the needs of the fast-growing market for digital products and services,” Stockunas said.

As Co-Founder, President and CEO of PEER Group, Mike Kropp has led the company’s 30-year transformation from a provider of custom manufacturing software solutions to a global market leader in factory automation software and services. His hands-on technical leadership has set the company’s direction for solving customers’ manufacturing problems and delivering quality solutions on time and on budget.

Throughout his tenure, Kropp has defined strategies that have led to PEER Group’s position as a stable, high-performing, integrity-driven company respected for its domain expertise. Today, PEER Group software is used to automate more than 130 semiconductor equipment platforms, powering more than 90,000 pieces of equipment in virtually every chip factory around the world. Kropp holds a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Toronto and is a licensed professional engineer in the province of Ontario.

As Vice President of Product and Technology Development at Tokyo Electron America, Inc., Ben Rathsack oversees product development across five business units. He also leads the team responsible for product engagement with customers as well as new technology development in lithography, etch, deposition and cleans. This includes development of advanced equipment, process, and software technologies in collaboration with TEL factories and corporate R&D teams.

His team also specializes in smart tool development including advanced computational engineering, new sensors, diagnostics, and software controls for autonomous operation. He has over 22 years of semiconductor development experience at TEL and Texas Instruments (TI) and has authored 50 publications and 30 granted patents. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in ChemE from the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign and Masters and Ph.D. degrees from University of Texas in Austin.

As Senior Vice President of TSMC, Peter Cleveland leads Government Relations Global Policy based in Washington, D.C. He helps drive technology industry consensus on global semiconductor policies, IP protection and enforcement, tax, trade, and export controls. He was a staff member on the Senate Finance and Foreign Relations Committee before serving 16 years in the U.S. Senate as Senator Diane Feinstein’s Chief of Staff.

Cleveland was also Vice President and Deputy General Counsel for Intel and chaired the board of directors of trade associations including the Information Technology Industry Council and Trans-Atlantic Business Council. Cleveland is a member of the New York and Washington, D.C. Bar Associations and the Council on Foreign Relations. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Columbia University and a Juris Doctor degree from Georgetown University.

About SEMI

SEMI^® connects more than 2,500 member companies and 1.3 million professionals worldwide to advance the technology and business of electronics design and manufacturing. SEMI members are responsible for the innovations in materials, design, equipment, software, devices, and services that enable smarter, faster, more powerful, and more affordable electronic products. Electronic System Design Alliance (ESD Alliance), FlexTech, the Fab Owners Alliance (FOA), the MEMS & Sensors Industry Group (MSIG) and SOI Consortium are SEMI Strategic Technology Communities. Visit www.semi.org, contact one of our worldwide offices, and connect with SEMI on LinkedIn and Twitter to learn more.

Association Contact

Michael Hall/SEMI US
Phone: 1.408.943.7988
Email: [email protected]

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Industry powerhouses to guide work of new SEMI Supply Chain Management (SCM) Initiative

MILPITAS, Calif. — February 28, 2023 — SEMI, the industry association serving the global electronics manufacturing and design supply chain, today announced that members of its Supply Chain Management (SCM) Initiative have formed an Industry Advisory Council (IAC), a group of industry leaders that will guide the initiative in its mission to advance an agile and resilient global electronics supply chain. The Council will develop solutions to help SEMI members better withstand supply chain disruptions and make proactive decisions to protect their businesses and supplier networks.

Strategic partners DHL, McKinsey & Company, and Resilinc will work to accelerate and scale the initiative. The Council will establish 2023 priorities and deliverables and convene at least quarterly to ensure the SCM Initiative is on track to fulfill its vision.

Founding members of the SCM Industry Advisory Council:

• Sanchali Bhattacharjee, Strategy and Program Office, Google
• Hans Ehm, Senior Principal Supply Chain Management, Infineon
• Mark Liu, Director of Technology Capability, Intel
• Gregory Blanchette, Vice President, Strategic Supplier Management, KLA
• Hans-Joachim Neumann, Head of Integrated Supply Chain Electronics, Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
• S.S. Fu, Director Corporate Planning Organization, TSMC

The IAC will expand to up to 20 member companies across a diverse range of segments and geographies this year. The Council will then form regional councils and working groups to produce tangible solutions.

“Geopolitical, natural and other global electronics supply chain disruptions in recent years have made clear the time is now to better prepare for future crises,” said Bettina Weiss, Chief of Staff and Corporate Strategy at SEMI. “Industry Advisory Council founding members will immediately begin to define priorities, objectives and strategies for the SEMI Supply Chain Management Initiative that lead to actions aimed at strengthening continuity across the entire value chain and supporting semiconductor industry growth.”

“SEMI applauds these industry leaders and their commitment to ensuring that the supply chain is better prepared to seize the tremendous opportunities ahead and minimize the impact of disruptions,” Weiss said.

IAC founding members are committed to working toward the following pillars and objectives:

• Engagement: Establish global and regional Industry Advisory Councils to guide priorities and bolster end-to-end electronics supply chain continuity
• Collaboration: Create platforms for information exchange, education and thought leadership
• Data collection: Conduct quarterly SCM pulse surveys with McKinsey & Company to remain current on industry trends and benchmark best practices
• Industry alignment: Establish conventions for SCM visibility and transparency through the SEMI International Standards Program
• Inclusion: Develop a SCM roadmap to 2025 and beyond for all key supply chain segments to help ensure better preparedness for future disruptions

What founding members and strategic partners have to say

Infineon – Hans Ehm, Senior Principal Supply Chain Management
”Semiconductor supply chains and supply chains containing semiconductors are global. As part of Industry Advisory Council of the SEMI Supply Chain Management Initiative, we have the ability to collectively reduce the bullwhip effect in our supply chains and mitigate future chip shortages in a sustainable way.”

Intel – Mark Liu, Director of Technology Capability
“A transparent semiconductor supply chain is a vital first step towards improved resiliency to ensure our industry’s future growth. The SEMI Supply Chain Management Initiative serves as a critical platform to achieve this objective collectively and collaboratively.”

Resilinc – Bindiya Vakil, CEO and Co-founder
“As a strategic partner to the SEMI Supply Chain Management Initiative, Resilinc looks forward to providing a decade’s worth of supply chain mapping and risk monitoring data to help advance the Council’s mission of creating a more agile and resilient electronics supply chain.”

For more information on the SEMI Supply Chain Management Initiative or to become a member, please contact [email protected].

About SEMI
SEMI^® connects more than 2,500 member companies and 1.3 million professionals worldwide to advance the technology and business of electronics design and manufacturing. SEMI members are responsible for the innovations in materials, design, equipment, software, devices, and services that enable smarter, faster, more powerful, and more affordable electronic products. Electronic System Design Alliance (ESD Alliance), FlexTech, the Fab Owners Alliance (FOA), the MEMS & Sensors Industry Group (MSIG) and SOI Consortium are SEMI Strategic Technology Communities. Visit www.semi.org, contact one of our worldwide offices, and connect with SEMI on LinkedIn and Twitter to learn more.

Association Contact

Michael Hall/SEMI US
Phone: 1.408.943.7988
Email: [email protected]

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MILPITAS, Calif. ─ February 20, 2023 – Advances driving the next generation of medical, environmental and mobility applications will take center stage May 23-24 at the SEMI MEMS and Sensors Technical Congress (MSTC 2023) as industry visionaries and experts gather to discuss the latest MEMS and sensors trends and innovations. Registration is now open for the event at the Samberg Conference Center, Chang Building, at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge.

Themed Technology to Better Survive and Thrive, MSTC 2023 will feature keynotes, panels and technical sessions. Highlights also include posters showcasing novel applications from the next generation of innovators and networking opportunities for participants to help grow their businesses.

Sponsored by the SEMI MEMS & Sensors Industry Group (MSIG), MSTC 2023 will offer a deep dive into how to bring sensor products to market, from design through fabrication and testing and packaging to end-use applications. Industry experts will explore the software and systems needed to expand both legacy and emerging MEMS and sensors to open new markets and business opportunities.

MSTC 2023 Keynote Speakers

	Joshua Windmiller, Ph.D., Head of New Analytes and Sensing Platforms Dexcom Empowering People to Take Control of Health
	Doruk Senkal, Ph.D., Head of Motion Sensors Reality Labs Meta MEMS & Sensors in the Metaverse

MSTC 2023 Technical Sessions

MSTC 2023 will also showcase MEMS and sensors applications in the following areas:

• Automotive including electric vehicle sensors
• Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) metaverse technology
• Positioning, navigation and timing
• Smart environmental sensors 
• Health and biotechnology sensors and wearables
• Innovations in emerging applications

More MSTC 2023 Session Highlights

• Market and technology trends, forecast and Chips and Science Act
• MEMS and sensors testing process showdown
• MIT lab tours
• Networking reception showcasing technology application posters created by students from MIT and Northeastern University

See complete agenda for MSTC 2023. Follow MSTC 2023 on Twitter and LinkedIn. 

MSTC 2023 is the third of eight conferences comprising SEMI’s third annual Technology Leadership Series of the Americas. This coast-to-coast series provides a platform to foster critical discussions on short- and long-term influences as well as technical and business opportunities in the more than $2.5 trillion global electronics markets.

About SEMI
SEMI^® connects more than 2,500 member companies and 1.3 million professionals worldwide to advance the technology and business of electronics design and manufacturing. SEMI members are responsible for the innovations in materials, design, equipment, software, devices, and services that enable smarter, faster, more powerful, and more affordable electronic products. Electronic System Design Alliance (ESD Alliance), FlexTech, the Fab Owners Alliance (FOA), the MEMS & Sensors Industry Group (MSIG) and SOI Consortium are SEMI Strategic Technology Communities. Visit www.semi.org, contact one of our worldwide offices, and connect with SEMI on LinkedIn and Twitter to learn more.

Association Contact

Michael Hall/SEMI
Phone: 1.408.943.7988
Email: [email protected]

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VIENNA, Austria ─ February 15, 2023 ─ SEMI Europe today announced recipients of the European SEMI Award and Special Service Award for 2022 at the SEMI Industry Strategy Symposium Europe (ISS Europe 2023). Melexis chairwoman Françoise Chombar was honored with the European SEMI Award and professor Thomas Skotnicki of Warsaw University of Technology and the Institute of High Pressure Physics (CENTERA Labs) with the Special Service Award.

Established more than 30 years ago, the European SEMI Award and Special Service Award recognize key players in the global manufacturing supply chain, highlighting their leadership excellence and strategic contributions that lead to critical advances in the semiconductor industry.

“We are honored to recognize Françoise Chombar and professor Thomas Skotnicki for their outstanding leadership and tremendous contributions to Europe’s semiconductor community,” said Laith Altimime, president of SEMI Europe. “These extraordinary leaders have been instrumental in helping the semiconductor industry fulfill its ambitions and inspiring future generations to drive toward a more equitable, digital and greener future.”

“More diversity, equity and inclusion lead to more innovation, increased competitiveness, more decent leadership, higher levels of job satisfaction and a greater sense of community,” Chombar said. “Humbled to receive the 2022 European SEMI Award, I’d like to dedicate it to all the wonderful people I have the chance to collaborate with, and I hope it encourages many more diverse talents to strengthen the exciting semiconductor space, particularly in the EU, a great place to live and work.”

Chombar is Chairwoman and co-founder of Melexis, a fabless company based in Europe. She has served as Melexis CEO for 18 years. She is also president of the STEM-Platform, an advisory board to the Flemish government. Her long-term commitment to actively advocating for more STEM and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) is driven by her profound belief in their positive societal impact.

Recognitions for Chombar’s work include the 2016 Vlerick Business School Award for excellence in management, the 2018 BNP Paribas Global Prize for Women Entrepreneurs, the 2019 Flemish Community Honor, and the 2021 Medal of Honor by the Science and Technology Group of KU Leuven. She is UGent Honorary Ambassador for Applied Language Studies and VUB Honorary Science Fellow. In 2020, she was elected to Inspiring Fifty Belgium, a list of inspirational women in tech.

“Breakthrough innovation is not a piece of cake,” professor Skotnicki said. “It took me 26 years to convey the UTBB FD CMOS technology from equation to fabrication. This technology is now in production and has been labeled European KET. These great results were made possible by the support, openness, and confidence of my managers at STMicroelectronics, Jean-Marc Chery and Joel Hartmann. The European SEMI Special Award brings me a great satisfaction that I share with my collaborators and Ph.D. students.”

Professor Skotnicki has been active in the semiconductor industry for over 30 years. He joined Telecom France in 1985 and STMicroelectronics in 1999 to become the first Company Fellow and Technical Vice President. He co-leads the CENTERA project (International Research Agenda funded by Foundation for Polish Science) and is professor at Warsaw University of Technology, Poland.

He holds 80 patents has authored nearly 500 scientific papers on CMOS and Energy Harvesting. Professor Skotnicki invented the UTBB FDSOI structure (in production at STMicroelectronics, GlobalFoundries and Samsung). Models of his MASTAR software were used for calculations of CMOS roadmaps. He is an IEEE Fellow, and served on the executive committees for several industry conferences.

Nominations for the 2023 European SEMI Award are open. Please see the award guidelines. Prior European SEMI Award recipients hailed from companies including imec, Soitec, CEA-Leti, Technical University of Dresden, Catholic University of Leuven, STMicroelectronics, EV Group, Infineon, and the Fraunhofer Institute. See the list of past SEMI European Award recipients.

For more details, please visit the European SEMI Award website and connect with SEMI Europe on Twitter or LinkedIn – @SEMIEurope, #EuropeanSEMIAward.

About SEMI
SEMI^® connects more than 2,500 member companies and 1.3 million professionals worldwide to advance the technology and business of electronics design and manufacturing. SEMI members are responsible for the innovations in materials, design, equipment, software, devices, and services that enable smarter, faster, more powerful, and more affordable electronic products. Electronic System Design Alliance (ESD Alliance), FlexTech, the Fab Owners Alliance (FOA), the MEMS & Sensors Industry Group (MSIG) and SOI Consortium are SEMI Strategic Technology Communities. Visit www.semi.org, contact one of our worldwide offices, and connect with SEMI on LinkedIn and Twitter to learn more.

Association Contacts

Serena Brischetto/SEMI Europe
Phone: +49 30 3030 8077-11
Email: [email protected]

Michael Hall/SEMI US
Phone: 1.408.943.7988
Email: [email protected]

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VIENNA, Austria ─ February 14, 2023 – Key executives from leading semiconductor companies, market analysts, economists and policymakers will gather tomorrow for insights into the latest electronics industry trends, challenges and opportunities at the annual SEMI Industry Strategy Symposium Europe (ISS Europe) 2023 in Vienna, Austria. Registration is open for the Feb. 15-16 executive conference.

Themed EU Chips Act: Realizing Europe’s Ambition by 2030, ISS Europe will highlight economic, technology, market, business, and geopolitical developments influencing the global electronics manufacturing industry as well as their implications for strategic business decisions.

“It is a priority for Europe to accelerate the semiconductor ecosystem by building on existing strengths,” said Christin Eisenschmid, Managing Director, Vice President and General Manager at Intel Germany. “Intel is committed to contributing to this important goal and to help rebalancing the European supply chain.”

“With its traditional strengths in 5G communications, Industry 4.0, and automotive, Europe has tremendous opportunities ahead in semiconductor design,” said Rebecca Dobson, Corporate Vice President EMEA at Cadence. “To convert these opportunities into growth for the region, we need to collaborate across the ecosystem, develop and invest in our workforce, and inspire and support entrepreneurship.”

“Semiconductor technology is at a turning point and complex 3D design architectures enforce the creation of new inspection strategies,” said Dionys van de Ven, President of Comet Yxlon. “Time-to-market is a critical element in semiconductor, and new inspection strategies will ensure sustainable product introductions.”

ISS Europe Distinguished Speakers

• Michael Wiesmüller, Head of Department of Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility Innovation and Technology, Federal Ministry Republic of Austria
• Dallal Slimani, Vice President of Semiconductor Segment, Schneider Electric
• Francisco J. Ibáñez, Senior Policy Officer, Microelectronics and Photonics Industry, DG Connect, European Commission
• Rebecca Dobson, Corporate Vice President EMEA, Cadence
• Dionys van de Ven, President, Comet Yxlon
• Christin Eisenschmid, Managing Director, Vice President and General Manager, Intel Germany
• Pierre Barnabé, Group CEO and Director, Soitec
• Sabine Herlitschka, CEO, Infineon Technologies Austria
• Jo De Boeck, Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer, imec
• Leo McHugh, Vice President Industrial Automation Technology, Analog Devices
• Yin Chang, Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing, ASE Global

ISS Europe Sessions

Session 1: Industry Strategy and Market Forecast

Leading market analysts and policymakers will focus on semiconductor demand drivers both in the near and long terms to help companies position themselves to seize growth opportunities in the years ahead.

Session 2: Vision for Europe 2030

Deglobalization of the semiconductor supply chain will be the featured topic and the session will include a panel discussion featuring thought leaders from Analog Devices, ASE, imec, Intel and Soitec.

Session 3: Disruptive Technology Roadmap: Opportunities Fueled by Digitalization

Experts will discuss the critical role of innovation and disruptive technologies in the emergence of a vast array of electronic applications in industries including medical, automotive, agriculture and cloud computing.

Session 4: Closing the Talent Gap and Cultivating the Workforce of Tomorrow

The session will explore how inclusive leadership is essential to building a diverse and sustainable workforce and overcoming critical industry challenges such as the global talent shortage. The session will include a panel discussion featuring semiconductor industry representatives.

Session 5: Smart and Green Manufacturing Solutions

Thought leaders will provide insights into novel technologies and solutions for improving semiconductor manufacturing efficiencies and reducing the industry’s carbon footprint.

European SEMI Award

Each year since 1989, SEMI Europe has presented the European SEMI Award to a person or team who has made a significant contribution to the European semiconductor, micro-systems, photovoltaic, or display industries. SEMI Europe will announce the 2022 award winners tomorrow, Feb. 15.

Business Networking

ISS Europe 2023 will feature several networking activities including a welcome reception at the Hilton Vienna Park and an exclusive gala dinner at Hofburg Vienna, where attendees will meet with peers to explore new business partnerships and opportunities.

Premium sponsors: ASM, Besi, Cadence, Comet Yxlon, DB Schenker, Ebara, Edwards Vacuum, EV Group, HCLTech, imec, JSR Micro, Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, MKS’ Atotech, Ovivo, Soitec, Tokyo Electron Europe, and VAT.

For more details, please visit the Industry Strategy Symposium Europe (ISS Europe) 2023 website and connect with SEMI Europe on Twitter or LinkedIn @SEMIEurope (#ISSEurope).

About SEMI
SEMI^® connects more than 2,500 member companies and 1.3 million professionals worldwide to advance the technology and business of electronics design and manufacturing. SEMI members are responsible for the innovations in materials, design, equipment, software, devices, and services that enable smarter, faster, more powerful, and more affordable electronic products. Electronic System Design Alliance (ESD Alliance), FlexTech, the Fab Owners Alliance (FOA), the MEMS & Sensors Industry Group (MSIG) and SOI Consortium are SEMI Strategic Technology Communities. Visit www.semi.org, contact one of our worldwide offices, and connect with SEMI on LinkedIn and Twitter to learn more.

Association Contacts

Serena Brischetto/SEMI Europe
Phone: +49 30 3030 8077-11
Email: [email protected]

Michael Hall/SEMI US
Phone: 1.408.943.7988
Email: [email protected]

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MILPITAS, Calif. — February 7, 2023 — Setting new all-time highs, worldwide silicon wafer shipments in 2022 increased 3.9% to 14,713 million square inches (MSI) while wafer revenue rose 9.5% to $13.8 billion over the same period, the SEMI Silicon Manufacturers Group (SMG) reported in its year-end analysis of the silicon wafer industry.

Last year’s 14,713 MSI total compared to 14,165 MSI shipped in 2021 as silicon wafers supported strong demand for semiconductor devices. Consumption of both 8-inch and 12-inch wafers increased, driven in part by the automotive, industrial, and IoT segments along with the 5G buildout. Wafer revenue reached $13,831 million, surpassing the record previously set in 2021.

“The silicon wafer industry continued to advance despite mounting global macroeconomic concerns,” said Anna-Riikka Vuorikari-Antikainen, Chairman of SEMI SMG and Chief Commercial Officer at Okmetic. “Silicon shipments have grown in nine out of the last 10 years, a testament to silicon’s central role in the vital semiconductor industry.”

Annual Silicon* Industry Trends 

Data cited in this release include polished silicon wafers such as virgin test and epitaxial silicon wafers, as well as non-polished silicon wafers shipped to end users. 

Silicon wafers are the fundamental building material for the majority of semiconductors, which are vital components of all electronic devices. The highly engineered thin disks are produced in diameters of up to 12 inches and serve as the substrate material on which most semiconductors are fabricated.

The SMG is a sub-committee of the SEMI Electronic Materials Group (EMG) and is open to SEMI members involved in manufacturing polycrystalline silicon, monocrystalline silicon or silicon wafers (e.g., as cut, polished, epi). The SMG facilitates collective efforts on issues related to the silicon industry including the development of market information and statistics about the silicon industry and the semiconductor market.

For more information, please visit SEMI Worldwide Silicon Wafer Shipment Statistics.

About SEMI
SEMI^® connects more than 2,500 member companies and 1.3 million professionals worldwide to advance the technology and business of electronics design and manufacturing. SEMI members are responsible for the innovations in materials, design, equipment, software, devices, and services that enable smarter, faster, more powerful, and more affordable electronic products. Electronic System Design Alliance (ESD Alliance), FlexTech, the Fab Owners Alliance (FOA), the MEMS & Sensors Industry Group (MSIG) and SOI Consortium are SEMI Strategic Technology Communities. Visit www.semi.org, contact one of our worldwide offices, and connect with SEMI on LinkedIn and Twitter to learn more.

Association Contact

Michael Hall/SEMI
Phone: 1.408.943.7988
Email: [email protected]

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MILPITAS, Calif. — February 6, 2023 — SEMI, the industry association serving the global electronics manufacturing and design supply chain, today announced the election of the Semiconductor Climate Consortium (SCC) Governing Council and its Chair and Vice-Chair. Beginning their terms immediately, Council members will guide the SCC in its mission to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across the global semiconductor value chain, including setting priorities based on a member survey and forming working groups and their objectives. The Council will convene at least monthly to ensure the SCC is on track to fulfill its vision.

Members of the SCC Governing Council:

• John Golightly, SCC Chair, Sr. Director Sustainability, Climate, Global EH&S, ASM
• James Larsen, SCC Vice-Chair, Supply Chain Responsibility Environmental Program Manager, Intel
• Chris Librie, Senior Director – ESG, Applied Materials
• Young Bae, Global Business Director, Advanced Cleans Technologies, DuPont
• Bruce Gall, Strategic Partnerships Manager, Google
• Claire HyunJung Seo, Corporate Sustainability Vice President, Samsung Electronics
• Dallal Slimani, Vice President Semiconductor Segment, Schneider Electric

“The Semiconductor Climate Consortium Governing Council brings together sustainability leaders from across the global supply chain and their election marks another key milestone on the industry’s path to net zero,” said Ajit Manocha, SEMI president and CEO. “I commend the Council members for their commitment to this crucial effort to forge shared solutions on the most challenging climate issues.”

SCC members are committed to working toward the following pillars and objectives:

• Collaboration – Align on common approaches, technology innovations and communications channels to continuously reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
• Transparency – Publicly report progress and Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions annually.
• Ambition – Set near- and long-term decarbonization targets with the aim of reaching net zero emissions by 2050.

Members have affirmed their support of the Paris Agreement and related accords driving the 1.5⁰C pathway and are aligned on the need to drive climate progress within the semiconductor value chain. The SCC was conceptualized by companies meeting under the SEMI Sustainability Initiative, which continues to focus on non-climate related Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) issues.

SCC members span the full semiconductor value chain. Since the November 2022 announcement of founding members, the following companies have joined the SCC to bring total membership to 73:

For membership information or to become a member, please contact [email protected].

About SEMI
SEMI^® connects more than 2,500 member companies and 1.3 million professionals worldwide to advance the technology and business of electronics design and manufacturing. SEMI members are responsible for the innovations in materials, design, equipment, software, devices, and services that enable smarter, faster, more powerful, and more affordable electronic products. Electronic System Design Alliance (ESD Alliance), FlexTech, the Fab Owners Alliance (FOA), the MEMS & Sensors Industry Group (MSIG) and SOI Consortium are SEMI Strategic Technology Communities. Visit www.semi.org, contact one of our worldwide offices, and connect with SEMI on LinkedIn and Twitter to learn more.

Association Contact

Michael Hall/SEMI US
Phone: 1.408.943.7988
Email: [email protected]

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SEOUL, South Korea ─ January 31, 2023 ─ With Korea among the top three destinations for semiconductor manufacturing equipment spending, the stage is set for SEMICON Korea 2023 as the region’s premier microelectronics event opens tomorrow at COEX in Seoul for insights into the latest developments and trends in areas critical to industry growth. Topics including sustainability, smart manufacturing, advanced chip technologies, and workforce development will highlight the exhibition and conference.

The Feb. 1-3 exhibition will feature nearly 500 companies showcasing leading-edge semiconductor manufacturing products and technologies, while more than 120 thought leaders will discuss the latest business and technology trends at 20 conferences.

SEMICON Korea 2023 Keynotes

	Joseph Macri, Sr. Vice President, Corporate Fellow and CTO of Client Compute and Graphics AMD Beating Moore’s Law: Efficiency for an Interconnected World
	Eric Beyne, Sr. Fellow, Vice President of R&D imec 3D Integration Technology: Enabling Heterogeneous System Scaling
	Patrick Lord, EVP, CSBG and Global Operations Lam Research  Accelerating Innovation – From Lab to Fab

The exhibition and conference will host Korea-based semiconductor powerhouses such as Samsung Electronics, SK hynix and other companies from across the supply chain.

More SEMICON Korea 2023 Highlights

• The popular Supplier Search Program will host major chipmakers as they hold more than 70 meetings with equipment, materials and parts companies looking to expand their global footprint.
• Experts will offer insights on overseas business expansion opportunities at the U.S. Investment and Netherlands Tech forums.
• Forums will key in on market trends, sustainability, smart manufacturing, and metrology and inspection.

The STS (SEMI Technology Symposium) at SEMICON Korea 2023 will showcase the latest technology advances and roadmaps in sessions on six key semiconductor manufacturing processes:

• Lithography
• Materials
• Device
• Etch
• CMP & Cleaning
• Packaging

Workforce Development

The Meet the Experts! Program returns with semiconductor engineers offering career development advice to STEM university students, while the Women-in-Technology program will feature perspectives from female leaders in high tech on promoting effective workplace practices for female engineers and their colleagues.

See more details on the SEMICON Korea 2023 website.

About SEMI
SEMI^® connects more than 2,500 member companies and 1.3 million professionals worldwide to advance the technology and business of electronics design and manufacturing. SEMI members are responsible for the innovations in materials, design, equipment, software, devices, and services that enable smarter, faster, more powerful, and more affordable electronic products. Electronic System Design Alliance (ESD Alliance), FlexTech, the Fab Owners Alliance (FOA), the MEMS & Sensors Industry Group (MSIG) and SOI Consortium are SEMI Strategic Technology Communities. Visit www.semi.org, contact one of our worldwide offices, and connect with SEMI on LinkedIn and Twitter to learn more.

Association Contacts

Jaegwan Shim/SEMI Korea
Phone: 82+10.3014.9807
Email: [email protected]

Michael Hall/SEMI US
Phone: 1.408.943.7988
Email: [email protected]

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MILPITAS, Calif. – January 24, 2023 – A fixture in the San Francisco Bay Area for more than 50 years, SEMICON West is moving to Phoenix for a five-year annual rotation starting in 2025 and shifting from its longstanding July event dates to October beginning in 2024, SEMI announced today. The event, North America’s premier microelectronics exhibition and conference, will be held again in Arizona in 2027 and 2029, with all three appearances at the Phoenix Convention Center.

"SEMI is excited to bring SEMICON West to Phoenix, a booming semiconductor manufacturing hub, in October 2025,” said Joe Stockunas, president of SEMI Americas, host of the exhibition and conference. “Greater Phoenix is home to more than 75 semiconductor companies including SEMI members EMD Electronics, Intel and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), and the sector employs more than 100,000 with more jobs on the way. As recent investments in chip manufacturing in the area have made abundantly clear, Phoenix embodies the drive by SEMI and the industry at large toward greater innovation.”

“SEMI thanks the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC), Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA), and the city of Phoenix for their tremendous support as we make this important move,” Stockunas added.

“We’re proud to welcome SEMICON West to Arizona!” said Governor Katie Hobbs. “Arizona has become a global leader in chip manufacturing and innovation, with rapid growth across our entire semiconductor ecosystem. We look forward to joining with local partners and SEMICON West to welcome industry leaders from around the globe and showcase why Arizona has become the world’s leading destination for new chip investments.”

“The recent expansion of the semiconductor industry in Phoenix has been transformative,” said Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego. “We are already benefiting from new jobs, new suppliers, new housing, new educational opportunities, and new businesses that are excited to relocate here. SEMICON West’s presence will underscore and amplify Phoenix’s commitment to attracting and growing our advanced manufacturing and semiconductor industries.” Mayor Gallego also thanked the Arizona Commerce Authority, Greater Phoenix Economic Council, Visit Phoenix, and city staff for the collaborative efforts to bring SEMICON West to Phoenix.

In November, the state of Arizona announced a $100 million investment in semiconductor industry research and development under the U.S. CHIPS and Science Act to consolidate the state’s competitive position. And in December, TSMC announced plans to triple its fab investments in Phoenix to $40 billion, facilities that are expected to create 13,000 high-tech jobs, and produce leading-edge 3-nanometer chips at the new factory by 2026. The Phoenix site features two fabs with enough space to add four more.

Greater Phoenix is also a rich source of new talent for local semiconductor companies. The Arizona State University engineering program is the largest in the United States, with more than 30,000 students, including 7,000 focused on microelectronics-related fields. The Maricopa Community Colleges have also made significant investments in quick-start programs to bring even more technicians online.

Phoenix will first host SEMICON West Oct. 7-9, 2025. The event will continue to be held at the Moscone Center in San Francisco on the alternating years and over the long term.

The event changes do not affect this year’s SEMICON West, scheduled for July 11-13 at the Moscone Center.

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About SEMI
SEMI^® connects more than 2,500 member companies and 1.3 million professionals worldwide to advance the technology and business of electronics design and manufacturing. SEMI members are responsible for the innovations in materials, design, equipment, software, devices, and services that enable smarter, faster, more powerful, and more affordable electronic products. Electronic System Design Alliance (ESD Alliance), FlexTech, the Fab Owners Alliance (FOA), the MEMS & Sensors Industry Group (MSIG) and SOI Consortium are SEMI Strategic Technology Communities. Visit www.semi.org to learn more, contact one of our worldwide offices, and connect with SEMI on LinkedIn and Twitter.

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