VIENNA, Austria ─ March 7, 2024 ─ SEMI Europe today announced recipients of the SEMI European Award and Special Service Award for 2023 at the SEMI Industry Strategy Symposium Europe (ISS Europe 2024). Dallal Slimani, Chief Strategy Officer at Schneider Electric, was honored with the European SEMI Award and Dr. Ivo Raaijmakers, Corporate Vice President and Executive Advisor at ASM, with the Special Service Award.

Established more than 30 years ago, the SEMI European 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 Dallal Slimani and Dr. Ivo Raaijmakers for their outstanding leadership and tremendous contributions to the 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 sustainable future.”

“This award serves as a testament to the hard work, dedication, and collaboration of an incredible partnership with SEMI and all our partners,” said Slimani. “I am grateful for this remarkable acknowledgment. I firmly believe that by partnering and engaging in the Catalyze program, we can drive the necessary changes for our industry to contribute to a more environmentally sustainable planet. The Schneider Electric team takes pride in being part of this transformation.”

The SEMI European Award recognizes Slimani’s leadership in driving sustainability initiatives and implementing circular economy principles in Europe for Schneider Electric, which culminated with the Catalyze program, to help decarbonize the semiconductor value chain.

“It is exciting to see that ALD and PEALD, a little-known technology 25 years ago, turned into the critical deposition technology it is today,” said Dr. Raaijmakers. “Many teams at ASM contributed to this technology that today enables 3D devices with new advanced materials.”

Dr. Raaijmakers’ outstanding career and leadership was pivotal in the research, development and commercialization of Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) and Plasma-enhanced ALD (PEALD) equipment and processes, technologies that shaped and continue to influence the semiconductor industry. The ingenuity of ASM’s Finnish ALD and Korean PEALD groups and integrating their innovations into a worldwide product portfolio drove the market success of the two technologies. Dr. Raaijmakers joined ASM in 1996 and served as CTO from 1999 through 2022.

Nominations for the 2024 SEMI European Award are open. Please see the award guidelines. Prior European SEMI Award recipients hailed from companies including Melexis, 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, visit the SEMI European Award web page and connect with SEMI Europe onX or LinkedIn – @SEMIEurope, #SEMIEuropeAward.

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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MILPITAS, Calif. — March 11, 2024 — SEMI, the industry association serving the global electronics manufacturing and design supply chain, today announced the election of four new Semiconductor Climate Consortium (SCC) Governing Council members and an expanded membership.

Beginning their two-year terms immediately, the new SCC Governing Council members join those elected last year in guiding the Consortium in its mission to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across the global semiconductor value chain. The Council convenes regularly to ensure the SCC is on track to fulfill its vision.

Newly Elected SCC Governing Council Members

• Missy Bindseil, Director of Sustainability and Communications, JSR
• Shawn Covell, Managing Director, Global Environmental, Social and Governance Strategy, Lam Research
• Katharina Westrich, Global Head of Vertical Management Semiconductor Digital Industries, Siemens AG
• Yuji Ogino, Vice President, Corporate Sustainability Management, Tokyo Electron Ltd. (TEL)

Existing SCC Governing Council Members

• Chris Librie, Senior Director – ESG, Applied Materials
• John Golightly, Vice President Sustainability, Climate, Global EH&S, ASM
• Young Bae, Global Business Director, DuPont
• Bruce Gall, Strategic Partnerships Manager, Google
• James Larsen, Supply Chain Responsibility Environmental Program Manager, Intel
• Claire Hyun Jung Seo, Corporate Sustainability Vice President, Samsung Electronics
• Henri Berthe, Vice President, Semiconductor Segment, Schneider Electric (appointed in January 2024 to replace Dallal Slimani)

The new SCC Governing Council members add extensive technical, business and sustainability background and knowledge to the group. As the SCC advances in its mission, the Governing Council members act as sponsors to the SCC Working Groups, lead ambition-setting efforts and advise on the formation of new partnerships. Each function is vital in ensuring the effectiveness of the SCC as it serves the semiconductor industry.

What New SCC Members Have to Say

Missy Bindseil, JSR – “I’m excited to join this group because of the synergies that can be created to help the semiconductor industry move the needle on climate change. As a materials supplier, our understanding of the challenges, focus priorities and planning will be critical.”

Shawn Covell, Lam Research – “I look forward to working with fellow semiconductor leaders on the Council to leverage key learnings and insights to drive meaningful progress on limiting global warming. To adapt an old adage – only by working together will we go faster and farther toward a more sustainable future.”

Katharina Westrich, Siemens AG – “Being part of the Council aligns perfectly with Siemens’ commitment to transform the everyday using next-generation technologies from design to production. I personally believe in the power of the semiconductor ecosystem to tackle the sustainability challenge and am passionate about unlocking the potential of resilient, smart, and sustainable semiconductor manufacturing by collaborating with my fellow SCC members across the entire value chain.”

Yuji Ogino, TEL – “Realizing the critical urgency of climate change, I strongly believe that the SCC will play an even more vital role in tackling the issues we face today and develop the opportunities for the industry to create value through our business in a collaborative and progressive manner.”

Companies that joined the SCC, now numbering more than 90 members, between April 2023 and February 2024 include:

• C2MI
• Ecosys Abatement
• EFC Gases & Advanced Materials
• Exyte
• L. Gore & Associates
• Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company
• Jacobs Engineering
• Kioxia
• NALCO Water
• Qualcomm
• Renesas Electronics
• Siemens AG
• Synopsys
• TRUMPF SE + Co. KG

SCC members continue to work under the pillars it established upon its founding:

1. Collaboration– Align on common approaches, technology innovations and communications channels to continuously reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
2. Transparency– Publicly report progress and Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions annually.
3. 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. For membership information or to become a member, please contact [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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VIENNA, Austria ─ March 5, 2024 – The European Chips Act and other critical semiconductor industry topics will come into sharp focus at SEMI Industry Strategy Symposium Europe (ISS Europe) 2024, opening tomorrow in Vienna, Austria for the latest insights into sustainability, workforce development, and semiconductor supply chain resilience. Registration is open for the March 6-8 executive conference.

Themed Key Strategies for Europe’s Success: An Evolving Global Landscape, 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.

“We look forward to welcoming industry leaders to discuss how to capitalize on growth opportunities in Europe by sharpening the industry’s focus on building resilient operations to help ensure supply chain continuity,” said Laith Altimime, President of SEMI Europe. “Collaboration will be instrumental in enabling the European microelectronics industry to accelerate Europe’s economic growth while building a sustainable future.”

ISS Europe Distinguished Speakers

• Jens Irmscher, VP Purchasing, QMP Sensors, Control Units Automated Driving, Semiconductors, BMW
• Katharina Westrich, Global Head of Vertical Management Semiconductor, Digital Industries, Siemens
• Jochen Thewes, Chairman of the Board of Management, Schenker
• Jo De Boeck, Executive VP and Chief Strategy Officer, imec
• Silke Sorger, VP of Procurement, Infineon Technologies
• David Bloss, Corporate VP in Manufacturing Supply Chain and Operations and the GM, Global Sourcing for Equipment and Materials, Intel
• Andreas Lippert, Head of Department (VP) Acquisition, Inward Investment, Saxony Economic Development Corporation
• Mikolaj Trunin, Deputy Director, Invest in Pomerania
• Sandrine Bronner, VP Supply Chain Semiconductor Division, Edwards
• Juergen Schmidt, VP Semiconductor Manufacturing Frontend, Robert Bosch
• Manfred Horstmann, Managing Director and Senior VP, GlobalFoundries Dresden
• Thomas Richter, Senior VP and Managing Director, Infineon Dresden
• Ivo Raaijmakers, Corporate VP and Executive Advisor, ASM
• Miriam Tolksdorf, Global Head Sustainability, Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
• Handel Jones, Founder and CEO, International Business Strategies (IBS)
• Dionys van de Ven, President of Industrial X-Ray Systems (IXS) Division, Comet Yxlon
• Isabel Obieta, Programme Manager for Sustainable Semiconductors, European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA), European Commission
• Jean-Christophe Eloy, President and CEO, Yole Group

ISS Europe Sessions

Session 1: Market Trends and Key Strategies
Leading market analysts will address global semiconductor market trends and strategies, highlighting Europe’s challenges and opportunities in an evolving world.

Session 2: End-to-End Supply Chain Resilience
Experts will explore deglobalization trends, ways to secure the semiconductor supply chain and opportunities in both the front and back ends of semiconductor production such as process innovation and equipment advancements.

Session 3: Cultivating the Workforce and Leaders of Tomorrow
Thought leaders will provide insights into the actionable strategies companies can implement to cultivate the workforce of tomorrow. The discussions will highlight pathways for collaboration, innovation, and strategic partnerships that can strengthen the chip industry.

Session 4: Inspire Innovation, Empower Sustainability
Experts will examine how integrating advanced technologies – including automation and data analytics – can help address the industry’s sustainability goals, climate change, and growing digitalization.

Session 5: Sustainable Technology Solutions for Future Applications
Speakers will shed light on coming innovations across diverse applications – such as medical devices, data centers, artificial intelligence, and automotive – and their profound implications for the design and manufacture of semiconductors.

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 2023 award winners on March 7.

Business Networking

ISS Europe 2024 will feature several networking activities including a welcome reception at the Hilton Vienna Park on March 6, and an exclusive gala dinner at Hofburg Vienna on March 7, where attendees will meet with peers to explore new business partnerships and opportunities.

The symposium will close on March 8 with a networking lunch to celebrate International Women's Day.

ISS Europe premium sponsors: ASM, Comet Group, DB Schenker, Ebara, Edwards, EV Group, HCLTech, imec, Invest in Pomerania, JSR Micro, Macquarie, Merck Electronics, MKS Atotech, Ovivo, Schneider Electric, Siemens, Synopsys, Tokyo Electron Europe, and VAT.

For more details, please visit the Industry Strategy Symposium Europe (ISS Europe) 2024 website and connect with SEMI Europe on X or LinkedIn @SEMIEurope (#ISSEurope).

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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BRUSSELS, Belgium – March 4, 2024 – SEMI, the industry association serving the global electronics design and manufacturing supply chain, today applauded the European Commission for inviting industry feedback as it formulates the European Economic Security Strategy to strengthen Europe’s economic security in the face of ongoing geopolitical tensions and strategic dependencies that characterize the European semiconductor industry. 

SEMI today published Priorities on the European Economic Security Strategy, a position paper that offers the following key recommendations for policymakers to consider:

• Complement European Economic Security Strategy initiatives with additional promote-side measures and proposals focused on strengthening the European high-tech ecosystem and the European Union’s global competitiveness.
• Bolster international cooperation in the semiconductor and high-tech industries through free trade agreements and international partnerships.
• Maintain proportionality when drafting legislation that addresses risks while avoiding unnecessary bureaucratic burden for companies and preserving the EU’s competitiveness.
• Improve coordination and further harmonize EU export control policies with a view to strengthening the EU’s voice on the global stage.
• Establish ongoing dialogue with the semiconductor industry to prevent unnecessary due diligence, risk management and reporting obligations for companies across the supply chain.

SEMI encourages the European Commission to place equal emphasis on the protect, promote and partner aspects of economic security in order to give European companies the highest possible level of access to global markets.

“The European Economic Security Strategy should foresee a structured dialogue with industry stakeholders based on a common understanding of supply chain risks and economic security,” said Laith Altimime, President of SEMI Europe. “It is vitally important for the European Commission to engage with the chip industry in Europe to enable meaningful conclusions and effective policy decisions.”

SEMI continues to engage with policymakers to encourage a legislative framework that enhances the EU’s economic security across industrial supply chains while preserving Europe’s technological competitive advantage.

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

SEMI Europe Advocacy  

Discover how SEMI Europe Advocacy & Public Policy supports the microelectronics industry across trade, taxes, talent, and R&D or become involved by contacting [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 Contacts

Stefano Orlando/SEMI Europe
Phone: +32 488 93 39 88
Email: [email protected]

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. –– March 5, 2024 –– Nominations are now being accepted through June 30, 2024 for the Phil Kaufman Award and the Phil Kaufman Hall of Fame sponsored by the Electronic System Design Alliance (ESD Alliance), a SEMI Technology Community, and the IEEE Council on Electronic Design Automation (CEDA). Nomination forms are available for download on the SEMI website.

The Phil Kaufman award recognizes individuals whose contributions made significant impacts to electronic system design (ESD) in technology innovation, business, industry direction, education or mentoring.

Established in 1994, the Phil Kaufman Award honors electronic design automation industry pioneer Phil Kaufman, who turned innovative technologies such as silicon compilation and emulation into businesses that have benefited electronic designers. Last year’s recipient was Dr. Lawrence T. Pileggi, Coraluppi Head and Tanoto Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University.

The Phil Kaufman Hall of Fame posthumously recognizes individuals who made significant and noteworthy contributions through creativity, entrepreneurism and innovation to the electronic system design industry and were not recipients of the Phil Kaufman Award.

About the Electronic System Design Alliance
The Electronic System Design (ESD) Alliance, a SEMI Technology Community representing members in the electronic system and semiconductor design ecosystem, is a community that addresses technical, marketing, economic and legislative issues affecting the entire industry. It acts as the central voice to communicate and promote the value of the semiconductor design ecosystem as a vital component of the global electronics industry. Visit ESD Alliance to learn more.

Follow the ESD Alliance

• Website: esd-alliance.org
• Blog: ESD Alliance Bridging the Frontier blog
• Twitter: @ESDAlliance
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/3582068/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ESDAlliance

About the IEEE Council on Electronic Design Automation (CEDA)
The IEEE Council on Electronic Design Automation (CEDA) provides a focal point for EDA activities spread across seven IEEE societies –Antennas and Propagation, Circuits and Systems, Computer, Electron Devices, Electronics Packaging, Microwave Theory and Techniques, and Solid-State Circuits). CEDA sponsors a portfolio of over 30 conferences including ASP-DAC, DATE, DAC, ESWEEK, and ICCAD. Its award program recognizes EDA professionals which includes the A. Richard Newton, Phil Kaufman, and Ernest S. Kuh Early Career awards.

Stay in touch with IEEE CEDA

• Website: ieee-ceda.org
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8343531
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ieeeceda/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/IEEECEDA

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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Association Contacts

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

Nanette Collins/ESD Alliance
Phone: 1.617.437.1822
Email: [email protected]

Amanda Osborn/IEEE-CEDA
Phone: 1.352.872.5544 ext. 123
Email: [email protected]

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SHANGHAI ─ February 27, 2024 ─ With China leading the global semiconductor industry in the production capacity expansion, SEMICON China 2024 is gearing up to host industry visionaries and leaders March 20-22 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre for insights into the latest developments, trends and innovations in areas critical to industry growth. Thought leaders from across the globe will address key themes including sustainability, smart manufacturing, heterogenous integration, design and workforce development. Registration is open.

Boosted by rising worldwide demand for semiconductors, China is expected to increase its share of global semiconductor capacity 13% year-over-year to 8.6 million wafers per month (wpm) in 2024, with Chinese chip manufacturers starting operations of 18 projects, as SEMI announced in its latest SEMI World Fab Forecast report. What’s more, China is expected to remain the top destination for semiconductor manufacturing equipment spending through 2025, the SEMI Year-End Total Semiconductor Equipment Forecast – OEM Perspective reported.

SEMICON China 2024 will feature 1,100 exhibitors and more than 4,300 booths in 90,000 square meters of exhibit space – matching last year’s record highs – as the exhibition and conferences address issues spanning the electronics supply chain including chip design, manufacturing, assembly and test, equipment and materials, PV and display.

SEMICON China 2024 Highlights

Grand Opening Keynotes

• Nanxiang Chen, Chairman, China Semiconductor Industry Association
• Yanshun Chen, Chairman & Chairman of Executive Committee, BOE Technology Group
• Anirudh Devgan, President & Chief Executive Officer, Cadence Design Systems
• Jinrong Zhao, Chairman, NAURA Technology Group Co., Ltd.
• Qiwei Ren, CEO of UNISOC
• Sang Ho Kang, Vice President & General Manager of Semiconductor Technologies, DuPont

Innovation and Investment

• SEMI Industry Strategy Symposium (ISS): SEMI Innovation and Investment Forum (SIIP China) – Experts will discuss topics such as global economic and industry dynamics, trade issues, STAR Market opportunities, international cooperation, equipment and materials procurement, semiconductor supply chain challenges, new infrastructure and IoT.
• Design Innovation Forum – Automotive IC – Automotive IC powerhouses will share insights into emerging technologies, automotive trends, and related opportunities and challenges.
• SCC Carbon Neutrality and Sustainable Development Summit Forum – Industry executives will delve into themes including low-carbon environmental protection; energy conservation; emissions reduction; environmental; social and governance (ESG); carbon neutrality; global cooperation; and sustainable semiconductor industry development.

IC Manufacturing Technology and Supply Chain

• Advanced Material Conference (AMC) – With semiconductor materials fundamental for electronic manufacturing, new investments will be required to drive innovation. Global industry experts will discuss the latest technologies, trends, and visions for the materials sector.
• IC Manufacturing International Forum – Thought leaders will explore IC manufacturing process solutions, breakthroughs, and international cooperation and development of the IC manufacturing chain.
• New: Heterogeneous Integration International Conference (HIIC) – Global leaders from the advanced packaging ecosystem will share perspectives on the latest HIR technological advancements and emerging trends.
• Green High-Tech Facility International Forum – Key topics will include low-carbon solutions for future chip factories, energy efficiency management, joint promotions of the green transformation, and strategic planning for green semiconductor plant development.
• Smart Manufacturing Forum – Factory of the Future – Digital Twin (DT) technology in semiconductor factory operations will be the focus as experts discuss DT benefits such as increased productivity, streamlined production processes, product defect reductions, and predictive maintenance for equipment and packaged test plants.

Power & Compound Semiconductor International Forum

• The two-day program will focus on topics including wide band gap power electronics, optoelectronics, compound semiconductors in communications, and emerging power device technologies.

Display on Silicon

• CDC Metaverse – Display on Silicon – Domestic and international experts will discuss new display technologies with an emphasis as silicon on display, ecosystem construction and prospects for application development.

Workforce Development

• SEMI Workforce CXO Talent Forum – Industry executives and representatives from academia will explore ways to overcome talent development issues in China's integrated circuit industry.

Conference of Science & Technology for Integrated Circuits (CSTIC)

• CSTIC 2024, one of the largest and the most comprehensive annual semiconductor technology conferences in China and Asia, will be held March 17-18 in Shanghai in conjunction with SEMICON China 2024. Organized by SEMI and IEEE, CSTIC 2024 will feature 10 symposiums covering all aspects of semiconductor technology. 

Visit SEMICON China 2024 for more details on the exhibition and conference and concurrent events.

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

Cherry Sun/SEMI China
Email: [email protected] 
Phone: +86.21.6027.8548

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

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MILPITAS, Calif. – February 14, 2024 – The global semiconductor manufacturing industry recovery is taking hold with electronics and IC sales increasing in the final quarter of 2023 and more growth projected for 2024, SEMI announced today in its fourth quarter 2023 publication of the Semiconductor Manufacturing Monitor (SMM) report, prepared in partnership with TechInsights.

In Q4 2023, electronics sales edged up 1% Year-over-Year (YoY), marking the first annual rise since the second half of 2022, and growth is projected to continue in Q1 2024 with a 3% YoY increase. At the same time, IC sales returned to growth with a 10% YoY jump in Q4 2023 as demand improved and inventories started to normalize. IC sales are forecast to strengthen in Q1 2024 with 18% YoY growth.

Capital expenditures and fab utilization rates are expected to see a mild recovery starting in Q1 2024 after significant declines in the second half of 2023.

In Q1 2024, Memory CapEx is projected to increase 9% Quarter-on-Quarter (QoQ) and 10% YoY, while Non-Memory CapEx is on track to climb 16% during the quarter but remain at lower levels than recorded in Q1 2023. Fab utilization rates saw a modest improvement from 66% in Q4 2023 to 70% in Q1 2024. Meanwhile, fab capacity grew 1.3% in Q4 2023 and is projected to match those gains in Q1 2024.

Equipment billings in 2023 surpassed projections though growth is expected to be muted in the first half of 2024 mostly due to seasonality.

“The electronics and IC markets are recovering from a slump in 2023 with growth expected this year,” said Clark Tseng, Senior Director of Market Intelligence at SEMI. “Although fab utilization remains low at the moment, improvement as 2024 unfolds is anticipated.”

“Semiconductor demand is well on its way in the recovery,” said Boris Metodiev, Director of Market Analysis at TechInsights. “While the overall IC market is growing this year, slowing automotive and industrial markets are hampering the analog expansion. AI will be a huge catalyst for leading-edge semiconductors as the technology proliferates from the cloud to the edge. At the same time, geopolitics is driving excess capacity at the trailing edge.”
 

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

Download a sample Semiconductor Manufacturing Monitor report. 

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.

Association Contact

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

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VIENNA, Austria — February 13, 2024 — The SEMI Industry Strategy Symposium Europe (ISS Europe) 2024, March 6-8 in Vienna, Austria, will host distinguished speakers to spotlight innovations addressing the semiconductor industry’s sustainability goals, strategies for building supply chain resilience in Europe and approaches to cultivating the future workforce. The speakers will join other key executives from leading semiconductor companies, market analysts, economists and policymakers as they gather at the conference for insights into the latest electronics industry trends, challenges and opportunities. Registration is open.

Themed Key Strategies for Europe’s Success: An Evolving Global Landscape, ISS Europe 2024 will provide industry intelligence that enables attendees to align their company business plans and forecasts with current market conditions. 

“Resilience is not just about bouncing back from setbacks; it's also about anticipating and adapting to challenges in a complex global supply chain before they arise,” said Silke Sorger, Vice President of Procurement at Infineon Technologies, and ISS Europe 2024 distinguished speaker. “Diversifying supply and building strong partnerships are key success factors for Europe’s semiconductor industry to enhance its position as a global leader and to drive sustainable growth for years to come.”

“In the quest for greener IC manufacturing, imec aims to bring together the semiconductor industry," said Jo De Boeck, Executive VP and Chief Strategy Officer at imec. "Collaboratively, we can achieve sustainable practices through a comprehensive understanding of the environmental impacts associated with semiconductor fabrication.”

ISS Europe 2024 Distinguished Speakers  

• Jens Irmscher, VP Purchasing, QMP Sensors, Control Units Automated Driving, Semiconductors, BMW
• Katharina Westrich, Global Head of Vertical Management Semiconductor, Digital Industries, Siemens
• Jochen Thewes, Chairman of the Board of Management, Schenker AG
• Jo De Boeck, Executive VP and Chief Strategy Officer, imec
• Silke Sorger, VP of Procurement, Infineon Technologies
• David Bloss, Corporate VP in Manufacturing Supply Chain and Operations and the GM, Global Sourcing for Equipment and Materials, Intel
• Andreas Lippert, Head of Department (VP) Acquisition, Inward Investment, Saxony Economic Development Corporation
• Mikolaj Trunin, Deputy Director, Invest in Pomerania  
• Sandrine Bronner, VP Supply Chain Semiconductor Division, Edwards
• Juergen Schmidt, VP Semiconductor Manufacturing Frontend, Robert Bosch
• Manfred Horstmann, Managing Director and Senior VP, GlobalFoundries Dresden
• Thomas Richter, Senior VP and Managing Director, Infineon Dresden
• Ivo Raaijmakers, Corporate Vice President and Executive Advisor, ASM
• Miriam Tolksdorf, Global Head Sustainability, Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
• Handel Jones, Founder and CEO, International Business Strategies (IBS)
• Stephan Haferl, CEO, Comet Group
• Isabel Obieta, Programme Manager for Sustainable Semiconductors, European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA), European Commission
• Jean-Christophe Eloy, President and CEO, Yole Group

ISS Europe 2024 Highlights

Session 1: Market Trends and Key Strategies 
Leading market analysts will address global semiconductor market trends and strategies, highlighting Europe’s challenges and opportunities in an evolving world.

Session 2: End-to-End Supply Chain Resilience

Experts will explore deglobalization trends, ways to secure the semiconductor supply chain and opportunities in both the front and back ends of semiconductor production such as process innovation and equipment advancements.

Session 3: Cultivating the Workforce and Leaders of Tomorrow 

Thought leaders will provide insights into the actionable strategies companies can implement to cultivate the workforce of tomorrow. The discussions will highlight pathways for collaboration, innovation, and strategic partnerships that can strengthen the chip industry.

Session 4: Inspire Innovation, Empower Sustainability 

Experts will examine how integrating advanced technologies – including automation and data analytics – can help address the industry’s sustainability goals, climate change, and growing digitalization.

Session 5: Sustainable Technology Solutions for Future Applications 

Speakers will shed light on coming innovations across diverse applications – such as medical devices, data centers, artificial intelligence, and automotive – and their profound implications for the design and manufacture of semiconductors.

Business Networking

ISS Europe 2024 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.

Sponsors

• Platinum: Comet, Edwards, Macquarie, Schneider Electric, Tokyo Electron Europe
• Gold: ASM, EBARA and Synopsys
• Event: DB Schenker, EV Group (EVG), imec, JSR Micro, Ovivo

For more details, please visit the Industry Strategy Symposium Europe (ISS Europe) 2024 website and connect with SEMI Europe on X or LinkedIn @SEMIEurope (#ISSEurope).

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]

• Read more about SEMI ISS Europe 2024 Distinguished Speakers to Address Sustainability, Supply Chain Resilience and Workforce

MILPITAS, Calif. — February 12, 2024 — Advanced semiconductor manufacturing topics ranging from yield management and metrology to new developments in manufacturing enabling AI and advancing technology nodes will take center stage at the SEMI Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing Conference (ASMC 2024), May 13-16 in Albany, New York. Expected to draw hundreds of attendees from across the industry, the 35th annual ASMC will feature over 30 hours of technical and poster presentations by more than 120 industry experts on the latest manufacturing strategies and methodologies. Registration is now open.

ASMC is the premier event for industry professionals to 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 Engineer Lead at GlobalFoundries.

ASMC 2024 Keynotes and Tutorial

	Vijay Narayanan Ph.D. IBM Fellow & Strategist, Physics of AI Senior Manager, PCM & AI Materials IBM Keynote
	Missy Stigall SVP, Global Fab Operations Wolfspeed Keynote
	Vijay Narasimhan Director, R&D Collaborations, Office of the CTO EMD Electronics
	Tutorial - Digital Transformation for Sustainability:  Empowering the Semiconductor Industry  Through AI and Green Practices
	Samira Bagheri Operations Manager EMD Electronics
	Robert Maire, President Semiconductor Advisors Keynote

ASMC 2024 technical sessions will cover topics including:

• Advanced Equipment Processes and Materials
• Advanced Metrology
• Advanced Patterning / Design for Manufacturability / Design-Technology Co-Optimization
• Advanced Process Control
• Big Data Management and Mining
• Contamination Free Manufacturing
• Defect Inspection and Reduction
• Discrete and Power Devices
• Equipment Optimization
• Factory Automation
• Industrial Engineering
• Innovative Silicon Devices and Processes
• Lean Manufacturing
• Manufacturing for Sustainability
• Non-silicon and Non-CMOS
• Packaging and Through Silicon Via
• Smart Manufacturing
• The Fabless Experience
• Workforce Development
• Yield Enhancement/Learning
• Yield Methodologies

ASMC will also feature the panel discussion: Talent Pipeline: Building a Sustainable and Diverse Semiconductor Workforce. Panelists will include:

• Moderator: Shari Liss, Executive Director, SEMI Foundation
• Penny Hill, VP of Community, Professional and Workforce Development, Hudson Valley Community College
• Kevin Younis, COO and Executive Deputy Commissioner, Empire State Development
• Kylie Patterson, Senior Advisor, CHIPS for America

The Women in Semiconductors (WiS 2024) program takes place May 16 in conjunction with ASMC 2024. The program will address the importance of 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]

• Read more about ASMC 2024 to Spotlight Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing Innovations and Excellence

MILPITAS, Calif. — February 7, 2024 — Worldwide silicon wafer shipments in 2023 decreased 14.3% to 12,602 million square inches while wafer revenue contracted 10.9% to $12.3 billion over the same period, the SEMI Silicon Manufacturers Group (SMG) reported in its year-end analysis of the silicon wafer industry.

The decline, a sharp departure from the previous three years of consecutive growth, stemmed from a slowdown in end-demand, coupled with a broad-based inventory correction. Softening memory and logic sector demand led to a decline in orders for 12-inch wafers, while weakening foundry and analog uptake accounted for a drop in shipments of 8-inch wafers.

"Shipments of 12-inch polished and epi wafers contracted 13% and 5% in 2023, respectively,” said Lee Chungwei (李崇偉), Chairman of SEMI SMG and Vice President and Chief Auditor at GlobalWafers. “Total shipments of all wafer sizes slipped 9% in the second half of 2023 relative to the first half of the year.”

Annual Silicon* Industry Trends

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, visit SEMI Worldwide Silicon Wafer Shipment Statistics.

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]

• Read more about Worldwide Silicon Wafer Shipments and Revenue Fall in 2023, SEMI Reports