SEOUL, South Korea — February 8, 2022 — Showcasing key drivers of semiconductor industry growth, SEMICON Korea 2022 Hybrid opens tomorrow with a focus on artificial intelligence (AI), smart manufacturing, sustainability, design automation, MEMS and sensors, advanced materials and process technologies, and workforce development. All virtual conferences are available 24/7 with an All-in Pass. Registration for the online conferences is open.

February 9 to 11 at COEX in Seoul, SEMICON Korea is the region’s premier gathering of the semiconductor manufacturing and design supply chain. The hybrid event will feature 2,000 booths; business matching to help domestic organizations expand their international reach; the Supplier Search program with industry powerhouses such as Intel, Micron, Kioxia, and Sony; and an investment briefing session for companies planning to enter overseas markets.

SEMICON Korea 2022 Hybrid Keynotes

	Hyoung-Sub Kim, Head of R&D, Samsung Electronics Driving Silicon Innovations in a Data-driven Era
	Peter Wennink, CEO, ASML Innovation through Collaboration
	Sung Hwan Cho, CEO, Hyundai Mobis Semiconductors in the Future of Mobility
	Jungsang Kim, Chief Technology Officer, IonQ Quantum Computers and Future of Computing

The safety of event exhibitors and attendees remains the top SEMI priority as the world continues work to contain the COVID-19 pandemic. Only exhibitors and attendees who have been vaccinated and submitted a negative PCR test result within 24 hours prior to the event will be admitted to the exhibition hall.

For full SEMICON Korea 2022 Hybrid details, please visit the event website.

About SEMI
SEMI® connects more than 2,400 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.

Association Contact

Jaegwan Shim/SEMI
Phone: 82.02.531.7804
Email: [email protected]

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MILPITAS, Calif. – February 2, 2022 – SEMI, the industry association representing the global electronics design and manufacturing supply chain, and the American Semiconductor Academy (ASA) Initiative, a collaborative national education network of faculty at universities and colleges across the U.S. who are engaged in semiconductor research and education, today announced a partnership to build a comprehensive workforce development program designed to close the microelectronics industry’s widening talent gap. This partnership will bolster workforce education and training programs nationwide, targeting job skills, academic degrees and continuing education to grow and diversify the talent pool for the industry as well as to accelerate scientific innovation and technology commercialization.

“With the semiconductor industry investing heavily to expand manufacturing capacity and design capabilities to keep pace with chip demand, the microelectronics industry is facing a shortage of talent that threatens to severely limit future growth and innovation,” said Ajit Manocha, SEMI president and CEO. “The partnership between the ASA Initiative and SEMI will unite key university educators with leading semiconductor industry visionaries to strengthen the entire talent development pipeline – from K-12 STEM and higher education through career training and the integration of military veterans into the workforce. This partnership is well timed with the America COMPETES Act of 2022 pending in the House and the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act passed by the Senate promising to inject significant funding into efforts to equip workers with the skills needed in today’s semiconductor industry.”

“The ASA planning team is excited to partner with SEMI to address the tremendous workforce development needs of the U.S. semiconductor industry and the new microelectronics ecosystem, which spans all STEM disciplines and education levels from trade school to graduate school across the country,” said Tsu-Jae King Liu, Dean of Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley and Chair of the Executive Committee for the ASA Initiative. “The holistic workforce development programs of SEMI and the SEMI Foundation perfectly complement the rigorous degree-oriented education programs offered by universities and colleges, to well prepare students for rewarding careers in the semiconductor industry.”

This partnership will connect over 200 universities and community colleges to more than 1,500 SEMI member companies with U.S. operations. In addition to modernizing and revitalizing a comprehensive curriculum that spans multiple disciplines and degree levels, these institutions will be collaborating with organizations to provide hands-on training and apprenticeships, uniquely critical to the microelectronics industry and students. The ASA initiative also advocates for modernization of university laboratory infrastructure to speed the translation of new innovations to the marketplace. Both the ASA and SEMI are committed to foster diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and to enrich the talent pool by including minority-serving institutions and community colleges nationwide, sharing resources and best practices, and offering hands-on learning, research experiences, and internship opportunities for their students and trainees.

Learn more about the American Semiconductor Academy Initiative and the ASA-SEMI partnership.

About the SEMI Foundation

The SEMI Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization founded in 2001 to support economic opportunity for workers and the sustained growth of the microelectronics industry. The Foundation works to attract, develop, and retain a well-trained and innovative workforce through educational programs, diversity initiatives to support women, veterans, and people of color, and member engagement. The Foundation’s longest-running program, SEMI High Tech U, inspires high-school students to pursue STEM college educations and careers, Since 2002, High Tech U programs in Austria, France, Japan, Korea, Netherlands, Singapore, Taiwan and the United States have directly influenced and inspired more than 8,200 students and teachers.

About SEMI

SEMI^® connects more than 2,400 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.

About the American Semiconductor Academy Initiative

The American Semiconductor Academy (ASA) is an initiative driven by faculty at universities and colleges across the U.S. who share a vision of strengthening America’s leadership in semiconductor manufacturing, which is critical for a robust microelectronics ecosystem. The ASA’s mission is to supply talent and innovation to fuel the growth of the U.S. semiconductor industry by fostering active collaboration between universities and colleges and in partnership with companies. The ASA Initiative planning team represents over 50 universities and colleges, each paired with a local community college partner. The ASA is planned to be an independent and inclusive national semiconductor education and training network, open to all U.S. universities and colleges to participate, and to industry and government stakeholders to partner with. This initiative has been endorsed by over 30 companies across the American microelectronics ecosystem, including the leading U.S. semiconductor manufacturing companies.

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

Tsu-Jae King Liu
Email: [email protected]

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MILPITAS, Calif. – January 25, 2022 – SEMI, the industry association serving the global electronics design and manufacturing supply chain, today applauded the introduction of the America Competes Act of 2022 in the United States House of Representatives. The bill includes funding for the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors for America (CHIPS) Act, earmarked to strengthen U.S. semiconductor manufacturing and research.

“We are very pleased to see the House move forward to introduce the America Competes Act of 2022 including robust funding for the CHIPS Act programs,” said Ajit Manocha, SEMI president and CEO. “The bill also ensures equipment and materials suppliers can access the Section 9902 grant program, which will strengthen the semiconductor supply chain in the United States to meet the challenges of the twenty-first century. These programs will attract new manufacturing facilities – both chip fabs and upstream suppliers – and support technologies that countless industries in the U.S. and around the world depend on. The bill will also bolster workforce development programs, helping to equip workers with the skills needed in today’s semiconductor industry. We look forward to working with Congress and the Biden Administration to enact this funding into law.”

“Additionally, we urge quick action on the Advanced Manufacturing Investment Credit and restoration of the ability to immediately deduct research expenses which was removed at the start of this year,” Manocha said.

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® connects more than 2,400 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.

SEMI Contact

Samer Bahou/SEMI

Phone: 1.408.943.7870

Email: [email protected]

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MILPITAS, Calif. — January 25, 2022 — North America-based semiconductor equipment manufacturers posted $3.92 billion in billings worldwide in December 2021 (three-month moving average basis), according to the December Equipment Market Data Subscription (EMDS) Billings Report published today by SEMI. The billings figure is 0.5% lower than final November 2021 billings of $3.93 billion and 46.1% higher than December 2020 billings of $2.68 billion.

"After record-breaking billings of North America-based semiconductor equipment manufacturers in November 2021, December billings remained robust and were the second-highest ever,” said Ajit Manocha, SEMI president and CEO. “For the first time, billings topped $3 billion every month of the year, nearing $4 billion by year end, demonstrating unprecedented demand and exceptional execution by equipment suppliers.”

The SEMI Billings report uses three-month moving averages of worldwide billings for North American-based semiconductor equipment manufacturers. Billings figures are in millions of U.S. dollars.
 

Source: SEMI (www.semi.org), January 2022

SEMI publishes a monthly North American Billings report and issues the Worldwide Semiconductor Equipment Market Statistics (WWSEMS) report in collaboration with the Semiconductor Equipment Association of Japan (SEAJ). The WWSEMS report currently reports billings by 24 equipment segments and by seven end market regions. SEMI also has a long history of tracking semiconductor industry fab investments in detail on a company-by-company and fab-by-fab basis in its World Fab Forecast and SEMI FabView databases. These powerful tools provide access to spending forecasts, capacity ramp, technology transitions, and other information for over 1,000 fabs worldwide. For an overview of available SEMI market data, please visit www.semi.org/en/MarketInfo.

The data contained in this release were compiled by David Powell, Inc., an independent financial services firm, without audit, from data submitted directly by the participants. SEMI and David Powell, Inc. assume no responsibility for the accuracy of the underlying data.

About SEMI

SEMI® connects more than 2,400 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.

Association Contact

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

Notes

Next SEMI Billings report is February 22, 2022 at 3:00pm Pacific.

For information on SEAJ Billings Express Report, visit www.seaj.or.jp. 

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BRUSSELS, Belgium ─ January 25, 2022 ─ SEMI announced today the return of the Industry Strategy Symposium Europe (ISS Europe) 2022 as an in-person event to Brussels, Belgium, May 30, with insights from leading analysts, economists, policymakers and technologists on major forces impacting the semiconductor industry. The annual symposium offers business leaders’ perspectives on industry growth trends and intelligence to help ensure their company business plans and forecasts are based on current market conditions. Registration is now open.

Themed Resilient Europe: Semiconductors Enabling a Sustainable Digital Life, ISS Europe 2022 will examine economic, technology, market, business, and geopolitical developments and trends influencing the global electronics manufacturing industry, along with their implications for strategic business decisions. 

“2022 is a critical year for semiconductor industry leaders to seize growth opportunities for Europe by ensuring more sustainable and resilient operations,” said Laith Altimime, president of SEMI Europe. “As digital transformation accelerates, the industry is rising in importance in Europe as a force of competitive advantage, with strong implications for our future and the climate.”

ISS Europe 2022 Highlights

SESSION 1: Making Environmental Sustainability Happen

Industry leaders will explore ways for companies to focus on sustainability, increasingly embed green practices into their business models, and target disruptive innovations to reach decarbonization and other goals now being established worldwide. 

SESSION 2: Longevity of the Semiconductor Industry through Social Responsibility

Experts will take a deep dive into organizational strategies and initiatives to address the semiconductor industry’s talent crisis and make workplaces more inclusive. The session will highlight key diversity and inclusion trends impacting societies and the importance of industry role models while offering takeaways for company leaders.

SESSION 3: Strengthening Europe by Resilience in the Supply Chain

Europe is well-positioned to expand its semiconductor manufacturing industry and foster greater supply chain resilience of its microelectronics industry to help fuel EU economic growth. This session will focus on the critical need for Europe to bolster the resilience of its semiconductor industry and improve its independence.

For more details, please visit the ISS Europe 2022 website and connect with SEMI Europe on Twitter or LinkedIn – @SEMIEurope, #ISSEurope

About SEMI

SEMI® connects more than 2,400 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.

Association Contact

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

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SEOUL, South Korea — January 18, 2022 — With the global semiconductor supply chain rapidly evolving to meet the increasing demands of digital transformation, the stage is set for SEMICON Korea 2022 Hybrid as 500 semiconductor companies from around the world gather February 9-11 at COEX in Seoul for the latest industry developments, trends and innovations. Registration is open.

Running through February 25, online conferences at SEMICON Korea 2022 Hybrid will highlight hot topics and key drivers of semiconductor industry growth including artificial intelligence (AI), smart manufacturing, sustainability, design automation, MEMS and sensors, advanced materials and process technologies, and workforce development. All virtual conferences are available 24/7 with an All-in Pass.

SEMICON Korea 2022 Hybrid Highlights

• Keynotes by executives from ASML, Hyundai Mobis, IonQ and Samsung Electronics
• 120 experts at 20 virtual conferences
• 2,000 booths featuring companies from across the semiconductor supply chain
• Business matching to help domestic organizations expand their international reach
• The popular Supplier Search program with industry powerhouses such as Intel, Micron, Kioxia, and Sony
• An investment briefing session for companies planning to enter overseas markets  

Workforce Development & DEI

With talent critical to chip industry innovation and growth and companies across the supply chain facing workforce shortages, SEMICON Korea will provide opportunities for companies to connect with university engineering students in order to promote careers in the industry and to do more to recruit women, an underrepresented demographic.   

• Experienced engineers will counsel university students on how to establish a at career in the semiconductor industry during the Meet the Experts! mentoring program.
• Female leaders from high-tech industries will share insights on how companies can expand their Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives during the Women-in-Technology

Awards Programs

Prior to SEMICON Korea 2022 Hybrid, SEMI will honor companies that have made outstanding contributions to the domestic semiconductor industry.

• SEMI Innovation Award – Recognizes small- and medium-sized enterprises that have developed new technologies and products in the fields of semiconductor equipment, materials and parts.

• SEMI Recognition Award
  • SEMI Programs – Honors individuals who have contributed to the development of technology conferences and education projects in the semiconductor industry through their participation in SEMI programs.
  • SEMI Standards – Recognizes individuals who have helped develop and promote SEMI Standards.

Pre-registration for SEMICON Korea 2022 Hybrid ends February 4, 2022. Free admission to the exhibition and discounts for online conferences are available through pre-registration.

About SEMI
SEMI® connects more than 2,400 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.

Association Contact

Jaegwan Shim/SEMI
Phone: 82.02.531.7804
Email: [email protected]

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MILPITAS, Calif. — January 17, 2022 — Electronic System Design (ESD) industry revenue increased 17.1% year-over-year from $2,953.9 million to $3,458.1 million in Q3 2021, the ESD Alliance, a SEMI Technology Community, announced today in its latest Electronic Design Market Data (EDMD) report. The four-quarter moving average, which compares the most recent four quarters to the prior four, rose 16.1%.   

“The industry reported double-digit year-over-year revenue growth for Q3 2021,” said Walden C. Rhines, Executive Sponsor of the SEMI Electronic Design Market Data report. “Geographically, all regions reported double-digit growth, with product categories CAE, Printed Circuit Board and Multi-Chip Module, SIP, and Services also showing double-digit growth.”

The companies tracked in the EDMD report employed 51,182 people globally in Q3 2021, an 8.7% increase over the Q3 2020 headcount of 47,087 and up 2.4% compared to Q2 2021.

The quarterly EDMD report contains detailed revenue information with the following category and geographic breakdowns.

Revenue by Product and Application Category – Year-Over-Year Change

• CAE revenue increased 13.7% to $1,054.7 million. The four-quarter CAE moving average increased 11.8%.

• IC Physical Design and Verification revenue increased 0.7% to $612.6 million. The four-quarter moving average for the category rose 16%.

• Printed Circuit Board and Multi-Chip Module (PCB and MCM) revenue increased 14.5% to $298.3 million. The four-quarter moving average for PCB and MCM increased 10.9%.

• SIP revenue rose 30.6% to $1,373.3 million. The four-quarter SIP moving average grew 22.1%.

• Services revenue increased 12.5% to $119.1 million. The four-quarter Services moving average increased 9.2%.

Revenue by Region – Year-Over-Year Change

• The Americas, the largest reporting region by revenue, purchased $1,494.5 million of electronic system design products and services in Q3 2021, a 14.3% increase. The four-quarter moving average for the Americas rose 15.8%.

• Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) revenue increased 22.6% to $451.7 million. The four-quarter moving average for EMEA grew 11.9%.

• Japan revenue increased 11.8% to $259.8 million. The four-quarter moving average for Japan rose 3.3%.

• Asia Pacific (APAC) revenue increased 19.7% to $1,252.1 million. The four-quarter moving average for APAC increased 21.3%.

About the EDMD Report

The ESD Alliance Electronic Design Market Data (formerly the Market Statistics Service) report presents EDA, SIP and services industry revenue data quarterly. Both public and private companies contribute data to the report available from SEMI. Each quarterly report is published approximately three months after quarter close. EDMD report data is segmented as follows:

• Revenue by product category (CAE, IC Physical Design and Verification, Semiconductor IP, PCB/MCM Layout, and Services) including numerous detailed sub-categories
• Revenue by geographic region (Americas, EMEA, Japan and APAC)
• Total employment at participating companies

For information about SEMI market research reports, visit the SEMI Market Research Reports and Databases Catalog.
 

About the Electronic System Design Alliance

The Electronic System Design (ESD) Alliance, a SEMI Technology Community, is the central voice to communicate and promote the value of the semiconductor design ecosystem as a vital component of the global electronics industry. As an international association of companies providing goods and services throughout the semiconductor design ecosystem, it is a forum to address technical, marketing, economic and legislative issues affecting the entire industry. For more information about the ESD Alliance, visit http://esd-alliance.org.
 

About SEMI

SEMI® connects more than 2,400 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.

The information supplied by the ESD Alliance is believed to be accurate and reliable, but the ESD Alliance assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document. All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
 

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MILPITAS, Calif. – January 17, 2022 – SEMI FlexTech today announced more than $5 million in funding for five new research and development (R&D) projects aimed at flexible hybrid electronics (FHE) innovations for sensors, medical devices, automotive electronics and other consumer and industrial microelectronics products.

“The new projects push the limits of technology in ways that are not funded by private sector alone, illustrating the vital importance of the SEMI FlexTech program in evolving FHE technology development across multiple high-growth industries,” said Gity Samadi, Director of R&D Programs for SEMI FlexTech. “Flexible hybrid electronics help transform traditional rigid products into devices that are conforming, highly reliable, and often more sustainable.”

Project Overviews

ACI Materials will optimize the performance of its Alchemy high-film-thickness conductive sintering and semi-sintering pastes, inks, and coating for additive manufacture of higher performance FHE and direct writing in 3D printed circuit structures. Advanced inks are a key enabler to the continued growth of 3D printed components, a rapidly growing manufacturing capability. ACI is teaming with nScrypt for this 18-month project costing $510,000.
The University of Washington will demonstrate a systematic approach to in situ monitoring and machine learning control of electrohydrodynamic inkjet printing, enabling adaptable and scalable micron-scale manufacturing of 2D optics, interconnects and flexible devices. The UW will team with Iowa State University, SIJTechnology, Cyber Manufacturing and Metrology Solutions and Kent Displays on this $848,847 project.
Cornell University will apply artificial intelligence (AI) to increasing the reliability of printed electronics using optical and ultrasonic metrologies and acoustic emissions. Cornell will team with BotFactory and Geegah LLC on this $575,000 project.
GE Research will develop and demonstrate a bio-inspired soft robot for assisting a human operator in performing inspection maintenance and repair (IMR) in highly confined spaces inside industrial and defense facilities. GE Research will collaborate with Binghamton University, Georgia Tech and UES on this 18-month project costing $2 million.
GE Research will develop a high-power (≥1.2kV), low-profile, low-inductance silicon carbide power module using conformable direct write interconnects and packaging. Costing $1.8 million, the 18-month project promises to make high-power, high-voltage and high-current electronics more customizable and reduce the cost of producing them in low volume.

The FlexTech R&D program is supported by the U.S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL), based in Adelphi, Maryland. Learn more about the SEMI-FlexTech funding program.

About SEMI
SEMI® connects more than 2,400 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.

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

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BRUSSELS, Belgium – 12 January, 2022 – SEMI, the global industry association that unites the entire electronics manufacturing and design supply chain, has issued recommendations to the European Commission for growing Europe semiconductor ecosystem resilience and competitiveness. The recommendations focus on the critical need for Europe to strengthen its microelectronics ecosystem with a long-term, forward-looking semiconductor manufacturing strategy and regulations that encourage more innovation. A diversified global network of suppliers and stronger strategic partnerships are key to that strategy.  

“Semiconductors must remain at the core of Europe’s industrial and technological ambitions,” said Laith Altimime, president of SEMI Europe. “With the launch of the Industrial Alliance on Processors and Semiconductor Technologies and the announcement of the European CHIPS Act, Europe has taken a pivotal step in securing supply chain resilience and future competitiveness of its microelectronics ecosystem.” 

The alliance and European CHIPS Act will be central to ensuring the funding, suppliers, and networks critical to Europe’s semiconductor ecosystem. The recommendations are aimed at building on Europe’s strategic position in embedded electronics to make it a global center of technological excellence and leadership in driving disruptive innovations.

SEMI Europe outlined the following recommendations to increase the resilience and competitiveness of the semiconductor ecosystem in Europe. The recommendations were approved by Luc Van den hove, SEMI Europe Advisory Board chair and president and CEO of imec, and board members. 

Manufacturing

• Expand semiconductor manufacturing capacities with a focus on end-sector needs to maintain global leadership and market share.
• Advance Europe’s leadership in international standardization of smart manufacturing technologies.
• Support the introduction of circular economy strategies in semiconductor manufacturing.

Research and Innovation

• Create pan-European research, innovation and development roadmaps for advanced semiconductor technologies.
• Establish a European Semiconductor Technologies Innovation Observatory.
• Enhance protections for Europe’s collective research and development (R&D) data by safeguarding the sharing and transfer of knowledge among industry, academia and Research and Technology Organizations (RTOs).
• Create a European Semiconductor Fund to help scale European semiconductor innovation capacity.

Supply Chains

• Encourage the sharing of best practices and approaches to mitigate future supply chain risks.
• Develop common strategies for better securing the semiconductor supply chain, including semiconductor equipment, materials, and raw materials.

Skills

• Leverage Pact for Skills for microelectronics as the foundation for reskilling and upskilling Europe’s talent pool.
• Promote workforce development and mobility for better access to international technological expertise.

The annual Industry Strategy Symposium Europe (ISS Europe), March 17, 2022, in Brussels, will gather European microelectronics industry leaders and government officials in order to enhance their dialogue and collaboration.

For more information about the initiative, please contact Marek Kysela, Senior Coordinator Advocacy at SEMI Europe, at [email protected].

Visit SEMI Global Advocacy and SEMI Europe Advocacy to learn more about public policy efforts and developments.

About SEMI

SEMI^® connects more than 2,400 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) and the MEMS & Sensors Industry Group (MSIG) are SEMI Strategic Technology Communities, defined communities within SEMI focused on specific technologies. Visit www.semi.org to learn more, contact one of our worldwide offices, and connect with SEMI on LinkedIn and Twitter.

Association Contact

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

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MILPITAS, Calif. — January 11, 2022 — Global fab equipment spending for front end facilities is expected to rise 10% year-over-year (YOY) in 2022 to a new all-time high of over US$98 billion, marking a third consecutive year of growth, SEMI highlighted today in its quarterly World Fab Forecast report.

The fab equipment spending increase in 2022 would follow a 39% jump in 2021 and 17% in 2020. The industry last saw three consecutive years of growth from 2016 to 2018, more than 20 years after logging a three-year run in the mid-1990s.

“The semiconductor equipment industry has enjoyed a period of unprecedented growth with increased spending in six of the past seven years, as chipmakers expand capacity to meet secular demand for a wide range of emerging technologies including artificial intelligence, autonomous machines and quantum computing,” said Ajit Manocha, president and CEO of SEMI. “The capacity buildout extends beyond the robust demand during the pandemic for electronics vital for remote work and learning, telehealth and other applications.”

Spending by Sector

The foundry sector is expected to account for 46% of total spending in 2022, a 13% YOY increase, followed by memory at 37%, a slight dip from 2021. In memory segments, spending for DRAM is forecast to decline while expenditures for 3D NAND will edge higher.  

Microcontroller (with MPU) spending is expected register a staggering 47% surge in 2022. Power related devices are also projected to show strong growth of 33%.

Spending by Region

Korea is expected to rank at the top of equipment spending, followed by Taiwan and China, combining to account for 73% of all fab equipment spending in 2022.

After a dramatic increase in 2021, fab equipment spending in Taiwan is expected to rise at least 14% this year. Spending in Korea also showed a sharp increase in 2021 and is projected to climb 14% in 2022. China is expected to decrease spending by 20%.

Europe/Mideast, the next largest spending region in 2022, is projected to see remarkable 145% growth for the year. Japan is expected to grow by 29%. 

The SEMI World Fab Forecast report lists 27 fabs and lines that began equipping in 2021, most of them in China and Japan. Twenty-five fabs and lines are expected to begin equipping in 2022, with Taiwan, Korea and China accounting for most of the equipping starts.

The World Fab Forecast report lists 1,422 facilities and lines globally, including 138 future facilities and lines with various probabilities that are expected to start volume production in 2021 or do so later.

About SEMI

SEMI^® connects more than 2,400 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) and the MEMS & Sensors Industry Group (MSIG) are SEMI Strategic Association Partners, defined communities within SEMI focused on specific technologies. Visit www.semi.org to learn more, contact one of our worldwide offices, and connect with SEMI on LinkedIn and Twitter.

Association Contacts

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

Christian G. Dieseldorff/SEMI
Phone: 1.408.943.7940
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