November 21, 2022 Sweeping AI and Cybersecurity Laws Risk Disruptions to European Union Businesses By James Amano The SEMI European Machinery Directive Working Group, which consists of volunteers from SEMI member companies, is compiling member feedback on the Cyber Resilience Act legislation to ensure that the industry’s perspective is understood by EU legislators. Read More
November 18, 2022 State of Maine PFAS Reporting Law – Process to Request 6-Month Deadline Extension By James Amano The Maine Department of Environmental Protection is authorized to extend the notification deadline by six months if it determines manufacturers need more time to comply. Companies can request to be added to the Maine Department of Commerce's letter requesting the extension. Read More
November 16, 2022 Video: Al Gore Keynotes Semiconductor Climate Consortium Session at COP27 By Heidi Hoffman The Honorable Al Gore delivered inspiring opening remarks at the Nov. 10 session, congratulating the SCC for forming, setting its ambition, and committing to collaboration, transparency and ambition. Read More
November 15, 2022 Griffin Securities’ Jay Vleeschhouwer Offers Wall Street View of EDA Industry By Bob Smith Jay Vleeschhouwer, managing director of Griffin Securities, has followed the EDA industry as a leading financial analyst for 25 years and is a popular speaker at the annual Design Automation Conference. Vleeschhouwer discusses his DAC presentation The State of EDA: A View from Wall Street. Read More
November 14, 2022 How Veterans Complete and Elevate the Diverse, High-Impact EMD Electronics Workforce By Caroline Dingeldey EMD Electronics is committed to meeting veterans where they are, and we support their transition from military life to civilian and professional life, providing a sense of community and leveraging their existing skills while helping them build new ones. Read More
November 7, 2022 Comet Yxlon: The Future of Advanced Packaging is X-Ray By Cassandra Melvin SEMI spoke with Christian Driller, Vice President of Research and Development at Comet Yxlon, about opportunities to accelerate time-to-market and increase yield for advanced packaging manufacturers through x-ray inspection. Read More
November 6, 2022 imec ITF Beyond 5G: Exploring Next-Gen Mobile Connectivity By Serena Brischetto Electronics industry experts will offer insights into key aspects of the radio frequency (RF) challenge – from materials and devices to ICs and modules – at ITF Beyond 5G at SEMICON Europa 2022, Nov. 15-18 in Munich, Germany. Read More
November 1, 2022 SEMI Korea: Economy, COVID-19, Industry Investments, Government and University Initiatives, Talent, Events and Members Day By Jaegwan Shim SEMI Korea provides the latest updates on the economy, COVID-19, semiconductor industry Investments, government and university Initiatives, workforce development, SEMI events and SEMI Members Day. Read More
October 31, 2022 10 Likely Locations for CHIPS Act Innovation Hubs By Steven Zhou The Department of Commerce will spend $10B over a five-year period to establish “20 geographically distributed regional technology and innovation hubs.” These regional hubs will attract public and private investment capable of vitalizing or revitalizing the Silicon cities of the future. Read More
October 31, 2022 SEMI Global CMO Terry Tsao Honored With Events Industry Council 2022 Global Award for Adaptation and Innovation By Monica Hung SEMI Global Chief Marketing Officer and SEMI Taiwan President Terry Tsao, a key force behind the 60% growth in attendance at SEMICON Taiwan over the past 10 years, has won the U.S.-based Events Industry Council’s (EIC) 2022 Global Award for Adaptation and Innovation. Read More