MILPITAS, Calif. — June 4, 2024 — The SEMI Foundation, the non-profit arm of SEMI, today announced the formation of a new industry-led initiative to advance LGBTQ+ inclusion in the semiconductor workforce. Semiconductor PRIDE (Semiconductor Professionals for Respect, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity) will focus on LGBTQ+ hiring, STEM outreach, mentorship and fostering greater inclusion and belonging at semiconductor workplaces. The announcement comes as the world celebrates Pride Month in June.

Founding member companies of Semiconductor PRIDE include Applied Materials, Cadence Design Systems, Intel Corporation, Lam Research Micron Technology and Nikon Precision.

Semiconductor PRIDE working group members will pursue the following objectives:

• Increase LGBTQ+ visibility within the semiconductor industry and STEM pipelines.
• Improve LGBTQ+ career development opportunities.
• Strengthen LGBTQ+ inclusion education and awareness.
• Develop and share best practices related to LGBTQ+ workforce within the industry.

Working group member companies include:

Semiconductor PRIDE is led by co-chairs Adriana Platt, Contract Manager of Global Supply Equipment and Materials at Intel, and Caleb Edwards, Senior Research and Development Operations Supervisor at Micron.

“The formation of the Semiconductor PRIDE working group is an important step forward in evolving the chip industry to create a better workplace experience for the LGBTQ+ community and pathways to rewarding careers,” said Shari Liss, Executive Director of the SEMI Foundation. “SEMI applauds these industry leaders and their commitment to ensuring that we build cultures of inclusion and belonging.”

Webinar

For more details about Semiconductor PRIDE, join a 60-minute webinar on June 13, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. EDT. A cross-company panel of LGBTQ+ employee resource group leaders will discuss the Semiconductor PRIDE initiative, formation of the working group, its mission and goals, work underway to accomplish its objectives, and how semiconductor industry workers can get involved. 

For more information about the Semiconductor PRIDE Initiative, or to become a working group member or sponsor, please visit the Semiconductor PRIDE webpage or contact the SEMI Foundation at [email protected].

About SEMI
SEMI^® is the global industry association connecting over 3,000 member companies and 1.5 million professionals worldwide across the semiconductor and electronics design and manufacturing supply chain. We accelerate member collaboration on solutions to top industry challenges through Advocacy, Workforce Development, Sustainability, Supply Chain Management and other programs. Our SEMICON^® expositions and events, technology communities, standards and market intelligence help advance our members’ business growth and innovations in design, devices, equipment, materials, services and software, enabling smarter, faster, more secure electronics. Visit www.semi.org, contact a regional office, and connect with SEMI on LinkedIn and X to learn more.

Association Contact

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

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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – 28 May 2024 – Themed Boosting Agility and Resiliency of the Global Electronics Supply Chain, SEMICON Southeast Asia 2024 opens today at MITEC in Kuala Lumpur with visionaries and experts gathered for insights into the latest industry developments, trends and innovations and critical areas including sustainability, smart manufacturing, and workforce development. Registration is open for the May 28-30 exhibition and conferences.

With the Southeast Asia semiconductor sector attracting growing worldwide investments as more regions diversify their supply chains, SEMICON Southeast Asia has seen an exponential expansion in attendance. More than 500 companies are exhibiting at over 1,000 booths, doubling participation from last year’s exhibition and conference. The growth confirms the rising importance of Southeast Asia's semiconductor sector and the critical role of SEMICON Southeast Asia in bringing together industry stakeholders to uncover new innovation and growth opportunities.

Accounting for US$200 billion in chip exports, Southeast Asia boasts growing manufacturing capabilities, supporting government policies and a strong pool of skilled workers.

“Southeast Asia is well-positioned to help accelerate the semiconductor industry’s unprecedented growth driven in part by game-changing innovations such as GenAI," said SEMI President and CEO Ajit Manocha. “With the diversification of supply chains afoot, the region’s skilled workforce, robust infrastructure and rising foreign direct investment are positioning it to become a critical hub in the global chip ecosystem. We’re excited to host key industry stakeholders as they come together at SEMICON Southeast 2024 to drive the sector forward.”

SEMICON Southeast Asia 2024 Highlights

• Regional pavilions from leading semiconductor regions such as China, Europe, Malaysia, Netherlands, Korea, Singapore, Taiwan and Southeast Asia
• New programmes such as the Regional Human Resource Forum, Tech IDOL Competition, Malaysia Sourcing Pavilion, Chiplet and Heterogeneous Integration Summit, and INVEST@Southeast Asia. Two new roundtable discussions – Forging Forward: Strengthening Malaysia's Position in the Global E&E Value Chain and COLLABORATE@Southeast Asia.
• Diverse forums focusing on Market and Industry Trends, Sustainability, Chiplet and Heterogeneous Integration Summit, Advanced Product Testing Forum, and Smart Initiatives such as Smart MedTech, Smart Mobility, and Smart Enterprise
• CxO Summit themed Boosting Agility and Resiliency of the Global Electronics Supply Chain in Southeast Asia
• Workforce development featuring a career fair and expert presentations
• Industry Gala Night for attendees to connect with industry leaders and experts and network to establish new connections
• Prestigious Industry Leader Award and Emerging Young Leader Award

SEMICON Southeast Asia 2024 is made possible by strategic partnerships with the Invest Selangor, Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE), Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) and Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA).

For the full event agenda, please visit the SEMICON Southeast Asia website.
 

About MITI
MITI is the key driver in making Malaysia the preferred destination for quality investments and enhancing the nation's rising status as a globally competitive trading nation. Its objectives and roles are oriented towards ensuring Malaysia’s rapid economic development and help achieve the country's stated goal of becoming a developed nation.

About MIDA
MIDA is the government’s principal investment promotion and development agency under the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) to oversee and drive investments into the manufacturing and services sectors in Malaysia. Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur Sentral, MIDA has 12 regional and 21 overseas offices. MIDA continues to be the strategic partner to businesses in seizing the opportunities arising from the technology revolution of this era.

About Invest Selangor
Invest Selangor Berhad (ISB) is the state government agency responsible for promoting and facilitating investment in Selangor, Malaysia. With its commitment to providing investors with the ease of doing business, ISB ensures investors have a hassle-free investment journey. The agency offers a comprehensive suite of services, including site selection assistance, investment facilitation, and aftercare services. ISB is dedicated to providing investors with a conducive business environment, which includes streamlined procedures, efficient services, and access to industry insights and networks. This commitment to investor ease of mind has made Selangor an attractive investment destination for local and foreign investors. With ISB's support, investors can focus on their business operations and leave the administrative matters to the agency, giving them the peace of mind they need to grow their investments in Selangor.

About MATRADE
The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) was established on March 1, 1993 as the external trade promotion arm of Malaysia's Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI). It has 46 overseas network and 5 Malaysia’s regional offices that support its HQ, located at Menara MATRADE, Jalan Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah, Kuala Lumpur. Its functions are:

• To promote, assist and develop Malaysia's external trade with particular emphasis on the export of manufactured and semi-manufactured products and services;
• To formulate and implement export marketing strategies and trade promotion activities to promote Malaysia's export;
• To undertake commercial intelligence and market research and create a comprehensive database of information for the improvement and development of Malaysia's trade;
• To organise training programmes to improve the international marketing skills of Malaysian exporters;
• To enhance and protect Malaysia's international trade investment abroad; and
• To promote, facilitate and assist in the services areas related to trade.

About SEMI
SEMI^® is the global industry association connecting over 3,000 member companies and 1.5 million professionals worldwide across the semiconductor and electronics design and manufacturing supply chain. We accelerate member collaboration on solutions to top industry challenges through Advocacy, Workforce Development, Sustainability, Supply Chain Management and other programs. Our SEMICON^® expositions and events, technology communities, standards and market intelligence help advance our members’ business growth and innovations in design, devices, equipment, materials, services and software, enabling smarter, faster, more secure electronics. Visit www.semi.org, contact a regional office, and connect with SEMI on LinkedIn and X to learn more.

Media Contacts

Precious Betache/SEMI Southeast Asia
Phone: +65 - 98178837
Email: [email protected]

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

Reshvinder Kaur
Phone: +6017 275 7985
Email: [email protected]

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SEOUL, South Korea — May 28, 2024 — SMC (Strategic Materials Conference) Korea 2024 opens tomorrow at the Suwon Convention Center in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea as industry leaders and experts come together to provide insights into the latest semiconductor materials developments, trends and innovations. Registration is open.

Themed Materials Resilience: Navigating Challenges, Embracing Opportunities, SMC Korea 2024 will feature 14 global visionaries presenting on topics including advanced materials, technology trends, sustainability and market forecasts to approximately 400 semiconductor industry professionals.

SMC Korea 2024 Keynote

Seong Tae Oh, Fellow TEL Process Technologies for Continuous Scaling of Logic Devices

SMC Korea 2024 Highlights

• Market Trends – Experts from Korea Institute for International Economic Policy (KIEP), Linx Consulting and Yole Group will present the industry outlook and discuss semiconductor materials supply chain challenges.
• Advanced Materials – Visionaries from Entegris, Lam Research and Resonac Corporation will explore materials technology trends in wafer processes and packaging.
• Sustainability – Experts from Corbion, DuPont, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT), SK hynix and Syensqo will share sustainability best practices and a technology roadmap for PFAS and carbon reduction.
• Collaboration – Leaders of top domestic chipmakers Samsung Electronics and SK hynix will discuss collaborations essential to driving innovation and solutions to industry challenges.

SMC Korea 2024 Sponsors

About SEMI
SEMI^® is the global industry association connecting over 3,000 member companies and 1.5 million professionals worldwide across the semiconductor and electronics design and manufacturing supply chain. We accelerate member collaboration on solutions to top industry challenges through Advocacy, Workforce Development, Sustainability, Supply Chain Management and other programs. Our SEMICON^® expositions and events, technology communities, standards and market intelligence help advance our members’ business growth and innovations in design, devices, equipment, materials, services and software, enabling smarter, faster, more secure electronics. Visit www.semi.org, contact a regional office, and connect with SEMI on LinkedIn and X to learn more.

Association Contacts

Jaegwan Shim/SEMI Korea
Phone: 82+2.531.7804
Email: [email protected]

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

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Initial Course Programs Designed to Meet Rising Industry Demand for Technicians

MILPITAS, Calif. — May 14, 2023 — Aiming to help the global semiconductor industry address its talent gap by training and upskilling workers, SEMI today announced that its SEMI University™ learning platform now offers online course certification programs designed to fast-track semiconductor career development. Tailored to help meet burgeoning industry demand for technicians, the first two SEMI University Semiconductor Certification Programs are designed for new talent seeking rewarding careers in the industry and experienced workers looking to keep their skills current.

“With semiconductor manufacturers investing heavily in new fabs backed in part by government incentives, SEMI projects the global industry will need 1 million new workers worldwide by 2030 to support the chipmaking expansion,” said Shari Liss, Executive Director of the SEMI Foundation, which drives the SEMI Workforce Development program. “Technicians are in the highest demand, accounting for roughly 40% of the semiconductor workforce worldwide. The SEMI University Certification Program will help meet the industry’s pressing need for a diverse range of training and certification programs to close the talent gap.”

“SEMI University’s new Semiconductor Certification Programs give the industry a fast way to train new talent while enabling current workers to keep pace with its expanding skills requirements,” said SEMI University Director Naresh Naik. “The first two certification programs address critical technician roles. We look forward to adding new certifications to support the industry’s growing workforce needs and career development for our learners.”

The SEMI University Semiconductor Certification Programs include:

• The Semiconductor Technician Certification equips new semiconductor industry workers with the skills necessary to excel in chip manufacturing. The certification program provides comprehensive training in the semiconductor process and on-the-job tasks. Courses cover the function of semiconductors and their manufacture, how electrical circuits work and the physical laws that apply to electrical current, as well as the various applications of electrical testing equipment.
• The Pneumatics/Hydraulics Technician Certification covers the use of vacuum technology in pneumatic systems and hydraulics theory. Courses address the properties of gases and vacuums, how various vacuum types are generated, and hydraulic systems and their components including actuators. The curriculum also compares hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

About SEMI University
The SEMI University learning platform offers more than 575 online courses tailored for the semiconductor industry, providing easy-to-use online training in multiple languages for employees ranging from recently hired facility operators to experienced technicians, engineers and non-technical staff. SEMI U also offers in-person trainings. See the SEMI University Course Calendar.

About the SEMI Workforce Development Program
SEMI has offered in-person training and technology trend for updates more than 50 years, and it hosts webinars covering SEMI standards, market dynamics and semiconductor manufacturing and design best practices. SEMI University builds on this experience and adds to the association’s holistic Workforce Development program offered by the SEMI Foundation.

The non-profit arm of SEMI, the SEMI Foundation works to increase awareness of semiconductor industry careers, connect member companies with university students for mentoring and internships, attract and train military veterans, and develop a more diverse and inclusive workforce. Learn more about semiconductor industry career paths at the SEMI Foundation Career Portal.

About SEMI
SEMI^® is the global industry association connecting over 3,000 member companies and 1.5 million professionals worldwide across the semiconductor and electronics design and manufacturing supply chain. We accelerate member collaboration on solutions to top industry challenges through Advocacy, Workforce Development, Sustainability, Supply Chain Management and other programs. Our SEMICON^® expositions and events, technology communities, standards and market intelligence help advance our members’ business growth and innovations in design, devices, equipment, materials, services and software, enabling smarter, faster, more secure electronics. Visit www.semi.org, contact a regional office, and connect with SEMI on LinkedIn and X to learn more.

Association Contact

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

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The European Chip Skills Academy (ECS Academy) Connects Students with Microelectronics Studies to Help Build Talent Pipeline

BRUSSELS, Belgium – May 16, 2024 – University students will connect with professors to explore semiconductor learning paths and employment opportunities at the European Chip Skills Academy Summer School, August 18-23, 2024 in Bologna, Italy. Supported by SEMI and held in collaboration with AENEAS, EPoSS, and Inside, the event is integral to the European Chips Skills Academy, an EU-funded project coordinated by SEMI Europe. The event will be held at the University Residential Centre, University of Bologna, Bertinoro, Italy. Registration is open.

The ECS Academy, funded through the Erasmus+ program, aims to foster dialogue, strategic planning, and actionable steps to help grow the microelectronics industry workforce.

The Summer School will serve as a key initiative of the ECS Academy for 2024, offering insights into current microelectronics technologies and anticipated future applications across the semiconductor value chain.

Summer School Key Topics

• Semiconductor Technology
• Integrated Circuits Design
• Digital Systems and Embedded Intelligence
• Integration, including Packaging and MEMS Technology

Other Event Highlights

• Networking Reception – Meet with peers and industry experts to explore semiconductor industry career paths.
• Meet like-minded students – Interact with peers with similar interests and motivations.
• Explore Bologna: Admire the city’s unique architecture, and in particular the red tiled rooftops.

Enrollment Criteria

The initiative is designed for STEM undergraduates’ students in the following categories:

• Preparing to declare a graduate degree major
• Considering to pursue a master’s degree
• Attending or currently enrolled in a university based in EU Member States and specified countries associated to the program

The Summer School will be complimentary. Some participants may qualify for a travel reimbursement of up to 600 EUR.

Student selection will be based on the applicant’s CV, a motivation letter, recommendation letters, and academic transcripts. The selection process will take into account gender and geographical balance to ensure diverse student backgrounds.

Applications should be submitted by May 19, 17:00 CEST. Selected students will be notified on June 15, 2024.

For more details, please visit the Summer School webpage and connect with SEMI Europe on X or LinkedIn @SEMIEurope and with ECSA on X and LinkedIn (#summerschool #ECSA #talent #microelectronics).

About SEMI
SEMI^® is the global industry association connecting over 3,000 member companies and 1.5 million professionals worldwide across the semiconductor and electronics design and manufacturing supply chain. We accelerate member collaboration on solutions to top industry challenges through Advocacy, Workforce Development, Sustainability, Supply Chain Management and other programs. Our SEMICON^® expositions and events, technology communities, standards and market intelligence help advance our members’ business growth and innovations in design, devices, equipment, materials, services and software, enabling smarter, faster, more secure electronics. Visit www.semi.org, contact a regional office, and connect with SEMI on LinkedIn and X 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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MUNICH, Germany ─ May 21, 2024 ─ SEMI Europe today announced the opening of the Call for Abstracts for SEMICON Europa 2024, to be held November 12-15 at Messe München in Munich, Germany. Selected speakers will share their expertise at the Advanced Packaging Conference (APC), Fab Management Forum (FMF), MEMS & Imaging Sensors Summit and during presentations on the show floor.

Europe’s premier event connecting the entire electronics design and manufacturing supply chain, SEMICON Europa 2024 will gather industry-leading experts and innovators to explore cutting-edge technologies, materials, and process advancements driving the digital transformation and growth in the semiconductor industry. The exhibition and conference will be co-located with electronica.

Call for Abstracts – Events

Advanced Packaging Conference ─ Chiplets and Heterogenous Integration: The Next Frontier in Performance and Efficiency

The emergence of new types of neural networks like ChatGPT and other AI applications is driving unprecedented demand for high-performance computing (HPC) and innovations in advanced packaging – including for chiplets – heat dissipation, miniaturization, material integration, and power optimization. Abstracts on topics including growth through innovation, developments in design, manufacturing efficiency, and testing systems are invited.

Fab Management Forum ─ Industry Meets Innovative Ideas

Geared for fab managers, the Fab Management Forum will focus on optimizing next-generation core technologies such as SiC, photonics, and quantum computing to support industry growth. The forum will explore advancements in smart manufacturing solutions that leverage AI-driven tools for efficiency gains to address Europe's environmental sustainability goals and mitigate semiconductor industry-related environmental risks.

MEMS & Imaging Sensors Summit  ─ MEMS and Imaging Young Talent

Entrepreneurs, start-up companies, and graduates will showcase their research and early-stage products to MEMS and imaging sensors technologists. Topics of interest include MEMS technologies, new applications and use cases, advancements in MEMS and sensors technology and materials, MEMS-photonics co-integration, and imaging technologies focused on new sensor applications, materials, and architectures.

Pre-recorded Innovation Presentations ─ Innovation and Collaboration: Powering Sustainable Exponential Growth

SEMI Europe will also highlight microelectronics and semiconductors innovations in short pre-recorded messages, pitches and product announcements by technologists. The videos will be aired on SEMICON Europa 2024 main stages during networking sessions and on the final day of the event.

Presentation abstracts, biographies and headshots must be submitted in English on the SEMICON Europa 2024 Call for Abstracts webpage by June 17, 2024. Selected presenters will be notified in August 2024.

For more details, please visit the SEMICON Europa 2024 website and connect with SEMI Europe on X or LinkedIn @SEMIEurope (#SEMICONEuropa).

SEMICON Europa Premier Sponsors

• Platinum: Comet Yxlon, Edwards, Inficon and Siemens
• Gold: KLA+, Schneider Electric and Synopsys
• Silver: Adeia, Honeywell and Semilab
• Event sponsors: ASE, Inc., IBM, MKS-Atotech, Screen and Watlow

About SEMI
SEMI^® is the global industry association connecting over 3,000 member companies and 1.5 million professionals worldwide across the semiconductor and electronics design and manufacturing supply chain. We accelerate member collaboration on solutions to top industry challenges through Advocacy, Workforce Development, Sustainability, Supply Chain Management and other programs. Our SEMICON^® expositions and events, technology communities, standards and market intelligence help advance our members’ business growth and innovations in design, devices, equipment, materials, services and software, enabling smarter, faster, more secure electronics. Visit www.semi.org, contact a regional office, and connect with SEMI on LinkedIn and X to learn more.

Association Contacts

Maria Daniela Perez/SEMI Europe
Phone: +49 160 2562977
Email: [email protected]

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

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MILPITAS, Calif. – May 15, 2024 – SEMICON West 2024 will gather industry experts and leaders July 9-11 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco for insights into the latest trends and innovations in sustainability, supply chain management, workforce development and other critical industry issues. The event, North America’s premier exhibition and conference for the semiconductor supply chain, will feature keynotes and executive panels with thought leaders from the electronics design and manufacturing ecosystem, academia, and government. Registration is open. Reflecting the intensifying interest in U.S. chip manufacturing, booths in the exhibition halls are sold out.

Themed Stronger Together, SEMICON West 2024 will highlight market trends and critical industry issues including supply chain resilience, heterogeneous integration, cybersecurity, sustainability, and workforce development. The event will also explore the implications of artificial intelligence (AI) as its proliferation continues.

Aimed at fostering global industry growth and innovation, the CEO Summit keynote series returns to highlight investments in the U.S. semiconductor industry. The series will bring together government and industry leaders to address investment opportunities in the U.S. semiconductor supply chain and global industry issues.

“Continuing government and private investment in the U.S. semiconductor industry is critical to expanding the region’s chip ecosystem and strengthening the resilience of the global supply chain,” said Joe Stockunas, President of SEMI Americas. “The grants and tax incentives offered under the CHIPS and Science Act have become a key driver of the expansion of the domestic chip manufacturing industry. We look forward to hosting leaders from government and industry as they explore global growth opportunities and headwinds ahead, including those surrounding AI.”

CEO Summit Day 1 - Investing in America’s Path Forward

• This session will feature updates on the CHIPS Act and state support from government officials, highlighting the $225 billion in public and private investments committed to the industry since the enactment of the U.S. federal statute. Leaders from companies across the supply chain including device manufacturers, equipment suppliers, and materials providers will present.

CEO Summit Day 2 - Seizing the Global Opportunities and Challenges Ahead

• Speakers will address pressing global semiconductor industry issues including supply chain resilience, sustainability, talent, and the state of Moore’s Law.

Also highlighting the CEO Summit will be the executive panel titled Beyond Tier Mapping – Creating a Robust and Resilient Supply Chain Risk Management Program. The panel of supply chain experts will explore solutions to multi-tier supply chain mapping and risk management issues.

CEO Summit Keynote Speakers

• Prabu Raja, Ph.D., President, Semiconductor Products Group: Applied Materials
• Sandra Watson, President and CEO: Arizona Commerce Authority
• Hichem M’Saad, Chair of the Management Board and Chief Executive Officer: ASM
• Mike Wilson, Executive Vice President, Global Logistics Manufacturing Services & Inventory Management Solutions, EVP Latin America: DSV
• John Langan, Ph.D., CTO: EMD Electronics
• Kai Beckmann, Member of the Executive Board of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany and CEO Electronics: EMD Electronics
• Bertrand Loy, President and CEO: Entegris
• Herbert Blaschitz, Executive Vice President, Global Business Unit Advanced Technology Facilities (ATF): Exyte
• Thomas Caulfield, Ph.D., President and CEO: GlobalFoundries
• Keyvan Esfarjani, Executive VP, Chief Global Operations Officer, General Manager, Foundry Manufacturing and Supply Chain: Intel
• Todd Brady, VP Global Public Affairs and Chief Sustainability Officer: Intel
• Gabriela Cruz Thompson, Director of University Research Collaboration: Intel Labs, Intel
• Sandra Mahadwar, Chief Inclusion and Diversity Officer and Senior VP, Talent Management: KLA
• Tim Archer, President and CEO: Lam Research
• Scott Gatzemeier, Corporate Vice President, Front End US Expansion: Micron Technology
• Jeff Thomas, Executive VP, Corporate Platforms: Nasdaq
• Angela Baker, Chief Sustainability Officer: Qualcomm
• Subodh Kulkarni, Ph.D., President and CEO: Rigetti
• Agustin Lopez Diaz, Chief Sustainability Officer and Customer Satisfaction and Quality Officer: Schneider Electric
• Larry Smith, Executive Committee Inaugural Member of the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Consortium: TEL
• Jose Fernandez, Assistant Secretary of State for Economic Energy and Business Affairs: S. Department of State

FLEX Conference & Exhibition

Co-located with SEMICON West 2024, the FLEX Conference & Exhibition will feature keynotes, panel discussions, technical sessions, funding opportunities, product-based demonstrations and industry tours highlighting the latest innovations in flexible hybrid electronics (FHE), printed electronics and advanced packaging, including heterogeneous integration. Keynote speakers will include experts from industry leaders such as Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Axiom Space, Intel, and Toyota Research Institute of North America.

The SEMI Market Symposium returns on Monday, July 8 with a midyear update on key market trends and drivers. Leading industry analysts will present market forecasts for the semiconductor, equipment, materials, and other industries in the electronics design and manufacturing space.

Register for SEMICON West 2024. Early-bird registration discounts are available until June 30.

Follow SEMICON West on X: #SEMICONWest
 

About SEMI

SEMI^® is the global industry association connecting over 3,000 member companies and 1.5 million professionals worldwide across the semiconductor and electronics design and manufacturing supply chain. We accelerate member collaboration on solutions to top industry challenges through Advocacy, Workforce Development, Sustainability, Supply Chain Management and other programs. Our SEMICON^® expositions and events, technology communities, standards and market intelligence help advance our members’ business growth and innovations in design, devices, equipment, materials, services and software, enabling smarter, faster, more secure electronics. Visit www.semi.org, contact a regional office, and connect with SEMI on LinkedIn and X to learn more.

Association Contact

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

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MILPITAS, Calif. ─ May 13, 2024 ─ SEMI, the industry association serving the global semiconductor and electronics design and manufacturing supply chain, today applauded the United States Department of Commerce’s announcement of a Preliminary Memorandum of Terms for an award under the CHIPS and Science Act to support the expansion and modernization of Polar Semiconductor’s fab in Minnesota. The award includes up to $120 million in grants and an investment tax credit to double the foundry’s production capacity for its customers’ sensor and power chips within two years. The project is expected to create more than 160 jobs.

“SEMI applauds the U.S. Department of Commerce for its continued investments to fortify the domestic semiconductor supply chain,” said Joe Stockunas, President of SEMI Americas. “This proposed CHIPS Act funding for Polar Semiconductor is part of more than $525 million in investments by the company and state, local and private entities to help meet growing demand for sensor and power chips used in a diverse range of applications and markets – from automotive and home appliances to industrial robotics. We congratulate the company on this important step forward for its foundry business.”

As a member of the SEMI Supply Chain Management Initiative and Fab Owners Alliance, Polar Semiconductor collaborates with SEMI members worldwide to advance the global semiconductor industry.

Visit SEMI Global Advocacy to learn more about public policy efforts and developments, and SEMI Workforce Development for more information on efforts to address the microelectronics industry’s talent needs.

About SEMI
SEMI^® is the global industry association connecting over 3,000 member companies and 1.5 million professionals worldwide across the semiconductor and electronics design and manufacturing supply chain. We accelerate member collaboration on solutions to top industry challenges through Advocacy, Workforce Development, Sustainability, Supply Chain Management and other programs. Our SEMICON^® expositions and events, technology communities, standards and market intelligence help advance our members’ business growth and innovations in design, devices, equipment, materials, services and software, enabling smarter, faster, more secure electronics. Visit www.semi.org, contact a regional office, and connect with SEMI on LinkedIn and X to learn more.

Association Contact

Samer Bahou/SEMI US
Phone: 1.408.943.7870
Email: [email protected]

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 MILPITAS, Calif. – May 14, 2024 – The global semiconductor manufacturing industry in the first quarter of 2024 showed signs of improvement with an uptick in electronic sales, stabilizing inventories and an increase in installed wafer fab capacity, SEMI announced today in its Q1 2024 publication of the Semiconductor Manufacturing Monitor (SMM) Report, prepared in partnership with TechInsights. Stronger industry growth is expected in the second half of the year.

In Q1 2024, electronic sales rose 1% year-over-year (YoY), with Q2 2024 forecast to register a 5% YoY increase. IC sales posted robust 22% YoY growth in Q1 2024 and are expected to surge 21% in Q2 2024 as shipments of high-performance computing (HPC) chips increase and memory pricing continues to improve. IC inventory levels stabilized in Q1 2024 and are expected to improve this quarter.

Installed wafer fab capacity continues to increase and is projected to exceed 40 million wafers per quarter (in 300mm wafer equivalent), rising 1.2% in Q1 2024 with an expected 1.4% uptick in Q2 2024. China continues to log the highest capacity growth among all regions. However, fab utilization rates, particularly for mature nodes, remain a concern with little signs of recovery expected in the first half of 2024. Memory utilization rates were lower than expected in Q1 2024 due to disciplined supply control.

In line with fab utilization trends, semiconductor capital expenditures remain conservative. After falling 17% YoY in Q4 2023, capital expenditures continued to pull back 11% in Q1 2024 before eking out an expected 0.7% gain in Q2 2024. Sequentially in Q2 2024, the trend is turning positive with an expected 8% increase in memory-related capital expenditures as they see slightly stronger growth than non-memory segments.

“Demand in some semiconductor segments is recovering, but the pace of recovery is uneven,” said Clark Tseng, Senior Director of Market Intelligence at SEMI. “AI chips and high-bandwidth memory are currently among devices in the highest demand, leading to increased investment and capacity expansion in these areas. However, the impact of AI chips on IC shipment growth remains limited due to their reliance on a small number of key suppliers.”

“Semiconductor demand in the first half of 2024 is mixed, with memory and logic rebounding due to surging generative AI demand,” said Boris Metodiev, Director of Market Analysis at TechInsights. “However, analog, discrete, and optoelectronics have experienced a slight correction due to the slow recovery of the consumer market coupled with a pullback in demand from the automotive and industrial markets.”

“A full-on recovery is likely to take hold in the second half of the year with the projected boost in consumer demand by AI’s expansion to the edge,” Metodiev said. “Additionally, the automotive and industrial markets are expected to return to growth in the latter part of the year as interest rates fall – providing consumers more purchasing power – and inventory declines.”

Sources: SEMI (www.semi.org) and TechInsights (www.techinsights.com), May 2024

The Semiconductor Manufacturing Monitor (SMM) report provides end-to-end data on the worldwide semiconductor manufacturing industry. The report highlights key trends based on industry indicators including capital equipment, fab capacity, and semiconductor and electronics sales, and includes a capital equipment market forecast. The SMM report also contains two years of quarterly data and a one-quarter outlook for the semiconductor manufacturing supply chain including leading IDM, fabless, foundry, and OSAT companies. An SMM subscription includes quarterly reports.

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For more information on the report or to subscribe, please contact the SEMI Market Intelligence Team at [email protected]. Details on SEMI market data are available at SEMI Market Data.

About SEMI
SEMI^® is the global industry association connecting over 3,000 member companies and 1.5 million professionals worldwide across the semiconductor and electronics design and manufacturing supply chain. We accelerate member collaboration on solutions to top industry challenges through Advocacy, Workforce Development, Sustainability, Supply Chain Management and other programs. Our SEMICON^® expositions and events, technology communities, standards and market intelligence help advance our members’ business growth and innovations in design, devices, equipment, materials, services and software, enabling smarter, faster, more secure electronics. Visit www.semi.org, contact a regional office, and connect with SEMI on LinkedIn and X to learn more.

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ALBANY, New York — May 13, 2024 — The 35^th annual SEMI Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing Conference (ASMC 2024) opens today to focus on critical topics ranging from yield management and metrology to new developments in artificial intelligence, smart manufacturing and sustainability. More than 120 experts will offer insights into the latest semiconductor manufacturing strategies and methodologies as hundreds of industry stakeholders gather at the May 13-16 conference in Albany, New York.

Featuring keynotes by thought leaders from IBM, Wolfspeed, and Semiconductor Advisors, ASMC 2024 is the premier event where industry professionals network and share insights into best practices for semiconductor manufacturing. The conference is co-chaired by Bradley Wood, Applications Engineering Manager, CMP Filtration at Entegris, and Vijayalakshmi Seshachalam, CVD Process Manager at GlobalFoundries.

ASMC will feature the following:

• Digital Transformation for Sustainability: Empowering the Semiconductor Industry Through AI and Green Practices – The one-hour tutorial by EMD Electronics on Tuesday, May 14 will cover:
  • Multifaceted environmental challenges associated with chip manufacturing
  • How leveraging AI and embracing green practices can enable the industry to develop more sustainable materials, eco-friendly processes, and energy-efficient chips
  • Case studies of collaborations among material suppliers, equipment manufacturers, and foundries and device makers that found great success
• Poster presentations from around the world will be on display at the Poster Session reception on the evening of May 14, covering a range of topics including:
  • Yield Enhancement
  • Advanced Metrology
  • Advanced Equipment Processes and Materials
  • Contamination-Free Manufacturing
• First Robotics Demonstration on Wednesday, May 15 – Sponsored by TEL
  • The First Robotics Team from Shenendehowa High School in Clifton, N.Y. will demonstrate its competition robot and Crescendo game, a unique competition among robots to toss rings through musical hoops.

Also highlighting ASMC 2024 on Wednesday, May 15, will be the workforce development panel discussion titled Talent Pipeline: Building a Sustainable and Diverse Semiconductor Workforce. Panelists will include:

• Kylie Patterson, Senior Advisor, CHIPS for America
• Kevin Younis, COO and Executive Deputy Commissioner, Empire State Development
• Héctor M. Rodríguez, Dean of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, Hudson Valley Community College
• Fran Dillard, Vice President and Chief Diversity Inclusion Officer, Micron

ASMC 2024 will also feature more than 20 technical sessions covering topics including:

• 3D, TSV, and Novel Advanced Silicon Processing
• Advanced Equipment Processes and Materials
• Advanced Metrology
• Advanced Process Control
• Advanced Semiconductor Technologies
• Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning
• Big Data Management and Mining
• Contamination Free Manufacturing
• Defect Inspection
• Equipment Optimization
• Factory Automation
• Manufacturing for Sustainability
• Smart Manufacturing / Industrial Engineering
• Yield Enhancement / Yield Methodologies

The Women in Semiconductors (WiS 2024) program takes place on Thursday, May 16 in conjunction with ASMC 2024. The program will address challenges and strategies for promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Complimentary registration is available for ASMC attendees.

For more conference details, please visit the ASMC website or contact Krish Raghunath of SEMI at [email protected].

About SEMI

SEMI^® is the global industry association connecting over 3,000 member companies and 1.5 million professionals worldwide across the semiconductor and electronics design and manufacturing supply chain. We accelerate member collaboration on solutions to top industry challenges through Advocacy, Workforce Development, Sustainability, Supply Chain Management and other programs. Our SEMICON^® expositions and events, technology communities, standards and market intelligence help advance our members’ business growth and innovations in design, devices, equipment, materials, services and software, enabling smarter, faster, more secure electronics. Visit www.semi.org, contact a regional office, and connect with SEMI on LinkedIn and X to learn more.

Association Contact

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

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