Leading Provider of Environmental Technologies for High-tech Manufacturing in North America expands its Position

DAS Environmental Expert USA, Inc, a subsidiary of environmental technology specialist DAS Environmental Expert GmbH (based in Dresden, Germany), recently proudly celebrated its tenth anniversary. Since its founding in spring 2014 in San Jose, California, the company has become a major player in the field of waste gas and wastewater treatment for semiconductor and solar manufacturers in North America.

These key industries are currently experiencing a significant upswing as a result of the US CHIPS and Science Act, which has led to the establishment of major new chip factories. At the same time, there are increasing demands on the industry to make a decisive contribution to environmental protection and resource conservation. For this reason, DAS US has significantly expanded its sales and service business in the USA in recent years.

With currently 26 well-known customers, mainly in the semiconductor industry, the company has established itself as a highly specialised provider of leading environmental technologies. The technology portfolio covers the entire range from burn-wet systems, wet systems, burn-dry systems and catalytic systems to particle separators. DAS US also specialises in the treatment of industrial wastewater.

Since the beginning of 2024, Preston Nance has been General Manager of Environmental Expert USA Inc. with offices in Boise, Idaho and Phoenix, Arizona. "DAS US has come a long way since its humble beginnings in 2014. Over the past decade, we have built a significant and diverse customer base. In parallel, our six-person start-up team has grown to approximately 30 professionals supporting our ever-growing customer and tool base. Thanks to the US Chips Act, we look forward to continued growth and success for the next 10 years!“

"We are proud of the development and growth of our US branch over the last ten years," says CEO René Reichardt. "We look forward to continuing to provide our customers with high-quality environmental technology solutions and contributing to the sustainable development of the semiconductor and solar industries in the US."

DAS US will be attending SEMICON West from 9-11 July 2024 in San Francisco. Make an appointment with our environmental experts!

About DAS Environmental Expert GmbH
DAS Environmental Expert GmbH (DAS EE), headquartered in Dresden, Germany, is an environmental technology enterprise. Founded in 1991, it has become one of the world’s leading technology and equipment providers for process waste gas abatement solutions. International leaders in the semiconductor, TFT, LED and electronics industries as well as in the solar industry, Nanotechnology and MEMS are using DAS‘ technology.

In a second business branch, the company develops process and system solutions for the treatment and reuse of industrial wastewater. The company can draw on many years of experience in the following industries: semiconductor, chemical, food and beverage, paper, cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries.

The service portfolio of DAS EE includes consulting, planning, installation and start-up, maintenance, repair and optimization as well as the operation of the wastewater treatment plant on behalf of the customer.
DAS EE operates worldwide on three continents and currently has 950+ employees.

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MEDFORD, Ore. – May 1, 2024 – Rogue Valley Microdevices, an Oregon-based advanced manufacturing company specializing in microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), today announced that its new fab, currently under construction on the “Space Coast” of Florida will be 300mm capable. The company is the first pure-play MEMS foundry to announce 300mm capability for its customers, many of whom are innovators looking to transition from lab to fab with custom development requirements.

A MEMS foundry that can handle 300mm wafers benefits customers who require post-CMOS processing since much of the world’s CMOS foundry capacity has already transitioned to 300mm wafer processing. In addition, pure-play MEMS microfabrication delivers economies of scale which can open markets and improve margins.

Jessica Gomez, founder and CEO of Rogue Valley Microdevices, is presenting this week at the MEMS & Sensors Technical Congress on the topic of “Microneedle Technology: Advancing Transdermal Drug Delivery and Biosensing.” In her presentation, she’ll explain how MEMS devices like microneedles are used in the healthcare industry for drug delivery and sensing applications such as continuous glucose monitoring patches for diabetics, along with emerging applications such as vaccine delivery and skin cancer treatment. When microneedle companies, and other makers of disposable bioMEMS can build their devices on 300mm wafers, they gain the economies of scale presented by larger substrates, resulting in higher margins and potential entry into new markets. These benefits apply to industries far beyond biomedical devices, and include applications in automotive, agricultural, and industrial markets.

“We take immense pride in working with our customers as true partners in MEMS manufacturing,” says Gomez. “With Rogue Valley Microdevices’ investment in 300mm MEMS capability at our new Palm Bay, Florida fab, we’re poised to empower our customers with significant competitive advantages, facilitating their journey from initial concept to the successful commercialization of their MEMS and sensor designs.”

Rogue Valley Microdevices’ new 50,000-square-foot microfabrication facility is located at 2301 Commerce Park Drive in Palm Bay, Florida, and the company welcomes the high level of community support it has received from many partners including the State of Florida, city of Palm Bay, and the Economic Development Commission of Florida’s Space Coast. It is anticipated that the company’s second pure-play MEMS fab will create 75 new high-tech jobs in Florida and initial production of its first MEMS devices is slated for 2025.

About Rogue Valley Microdevices
Rogue Valley Microdevices is a full-service precision MEMS foundry that combines state-of-the-art process modules with the engineering expertise to go seamlessly from custom design to manufacturing. Specializing in MEMS and sensors manufacturing—including microfluidics and lab-on-chip platforms—Rogue Valley Microdevices offers a flexible equipment set and the ability for customers to start with smaller batch sizes, serving a key function in the commercial MEMS manufacturing ecosystem.
Rogue Valley Microdevices also maintains the broadest and most comprehensive set of wafer services commercially available—with over 50 unique dielectric and conductive thin films and all services performed in its own class 100 cleanroom. For more information, email: [email protected], visit: https://roguevalleymicrodevices.com, and follow us on LinkedIn.

Rogue Valley Microdevices and the Rogue Valley Microdevices logo are registered trademarks of Rogue Valley Microdevices, Inc. All other product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

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MILPITAS, Calif. ─ April 25, 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 Micron Technology’s construction of two leading-edge Dynamic Random-Access Memory (DRAM) fabs in New York and a DRAM fab in Idaho. The award includes $6.14 billion in grants and an investment tax credit to advance Micron’s two-decade vision to invest approximately $100 billion in New York and $25 billion in Idaho, with the projects expected to create more than 11,000 manufacturing and facility jobs and 9,000 construction jobs.

“SEMI commends the U.S. Department of Commerce for this key step to strengthen the domestic semiconductor supply chain,” said Joe Stockunas, President of SEMI Americas. “Investing in the manufacturing of leading-edge memory chips is crucial to pair with the announcements supporting fabs for advanced processors, providing the building blocks for the proliferation of artificial intelligence and all high-tech applications that the global economy and people around the world depend on.” 

“The proposed CHIPS and Science Act investment combined with Micron’s commitment to invest more than $50 billion dollars to develop two New York DRAM fabs and a third in Idaho over the next six years will help to fuel the expansion of the broader semiconductor ecosystem in each state,” Stockunas said. “SEMI encourages CHIPS Act investments in chip, equipment and materials R&D, as well as in advanced packaging, to support the buildout of the needed ecosystem.”

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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HATFIELD, Pa. (USA), APRIL 18, 2024 — Brooks Instrument, a world leader in advanced flow measurement and control, has acquired Creative Machining Technology of Corona, California. The acquisition took place April 1, 2024, under Illinois Tool Works (ITW), Brooks Instrument’s parent company.

Creative Machining Technology (CMT) provides a variety of machining and manufacturing services, ranging from individual part production through end-item manufacturing, kitting and assembly.

The company has long been a key supplier to Brooks Instrument, with core competencies rooted in high-precision CNC machining. CMT has proven expertise manufacturing and polishing ultrahigh-purity components with extremely tight tolerances for demanding applications, including semiconductor manufacturing.

“By integrating Creative Machining Technology into Brooks Instrument, we are enhancing our in-house expertise for critical machined components and machining capabilities, which adds to our supply chain assurance for producing ultrahigh-purity instruments,” said Brent Best, Vice President and General Manager — Brooks Instrument Semiconductor Division, an ITW Company. “In addition, we’ve increased our capabilities for quick-turn customer R&D requests to create more innovative flow measurement and control solutions.”

CMT has extensive experience manufacturing to tolerances as tight as 0.0001". This proficiency and CMT’s manufacturing facilities will enable Brooks Instrument to more quickly and effectively design and produce complex wetted flow path components for the company’s industry-leading mass flow controllers (MFCs). MFCs are the most important element in the gas delivery systems used for semiconductor manufacturing. In addition, CMT has both Class 1,000 and Class 10,000 clean rooms for processing and handling extremely delicate electronic components that require a controlled environment.

“This acquisition is part of our strategic approach to grow our business and position us for long-term success in the semiconductor market as we ramp up to meet anticipated growth in this segment,” said Best. “Moving forward, we are excited to have CMT join Brooks Instrument as we focus on continuous improvement, growing our technology offerings and meeting our customers’ needs.”

The CMT acquisition is the latest in Brooks Instrument’s initiatives to serve the semiconductor industry. Earlier this year the company launched a new GF120xHT Series mass flow controller for high-temperature environments, while last year opened a new manufacturing site in Malaysia to expand production and partnership opportunities with key customers in the Asia-Pacific region.

For more information about Brooks Instrument’s full range of capabilities for the semiconductor industry, visit www.brooksinstrument.com/en/markets/semiconductor-manufacturing.

About Brooks Instrument
Since 1946, Brooks Instrument has been a leader in precision fluid measurement and control technology. Providing instrumentation for flow, pressure and vapor delivery, the company serves customers in semiconductor and high-tech manufacturing, laboratories and other processes and industries. With manufacturing, sales and service locations in the Americas, Europe and Asia, Brooks Instrument has the world’s largest installed base of mass flow controllers.

For more information, please visit www.BrooksInstrument.com. The company is also on LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com/company/Brooks-Instrument) and YouTube (www.youtube.com/user/Brooks407).

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PENANG, MALAYSIA - APRIL 2024 ViTrox, which aims to be the World’s Most Trusted Technology Company, is pleased to announce the expansion of its US-based support team with the appointment of Jeremy Woodworth as Technical Support Senior Engineer based in the United States, effective March 15, 2024. Jeremy plays a crucial role in supporting the growing business of our intelligent Advanced 3D Solder Paste Inspection (SPI) and Advanced 3D Optical Inspection (AOI). This strategic move strengthens ViTrox's commitment to providing exceptional service and support to its customers in the Americas and Canada.

Jeremy brings a wealth of experience and expertise to ViTrox Technologies, having honed his skills in the global SMT manufacturing industry over the past decade, specializing in SPI and AOI support for a diverse customer base. His educational background in Computer Networking Systems from ITT Technical Institute, San Diego, provides him with a solid foundation to excel in his new role.

With a proven track record of implementing a consultative sales approach and building strong customer relationships, Jeremy is poised to make significant contributions to ViTrox Technologies. His ability to identify and provide innovative solutions, coupled with his adeptness in managing SAP/CRM environments, positions him as a valuable asset in navigating the ever-evolving inspection industry landscape.

"We are delighted to welcome Jeremy Woodworth to our team," added Mr. Wee Kah Khim, CEO of Board Inspection and Embedded Solutions (BIE). " His extensive experience and dedication to customer satisfaction align perfectly with our company's values and vision for the future. We are confident that Jeremy will play a pivotal role in enhancing the overall customer experience."

"We are confident that Jeremy's expertise and dedication will further enhance our ability to meet the evolving needs of our customers in the Americas & Canada", said Richard Osborne, Sr. General Manager of U.S. and Canada. "His appointment reflects our ongoing commitment to providing cutting-edge solutions and exceptional support, reinforcing ViTrox's position as a leader in the industry."

ViTrox believes that Jeremy's appointment underscores ViTrox's commitment to exceeding customer expectations through top-notch service and support, aligning its commitment to being the World's Most Trusted Technology Company.

About ViTrox Technologies
ViTrox is committed to being the World’s Most Trusted Technology Company and the leading solutions provider through the most innovative, advanced, and cost-effective machine vision solutions of excellent quality to its customers by integrating ViTrox’s technologies, people, and strategic alliances.

ViTrox offers a full spectrum of solutions, ranging from Middle & Back-end Semiconductor Inspection Solutions, SMT PCB Assembly Vision Inspection Solutions, Integrated Industrial Embedded Solutions, and Industry 4.0 Manufacturing Intelligence Solutions. ViTrox is headquartered in Penang, Malaysia, with offices in Asia, Germany, and the United States and sales and support sites worldwide.

For more information about ViTrox’s products and services, please visit www.vitrox.com.

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MILPITAS, Calif. ─ April 17, 2024 ─ The SEMI Foundation, the arm of SEMI dedicated to supporting economic opportunity for workers and the sustained growth of the microelectronics industry by creating pathways and opportunities for job seekers, today applauded strides made by the CHIPS Program Office to diversify the U.S. semiconductor industry workforce and its release of the First Annual Report Regarding the Opportunities and Inclusion Activities Undertaken by the Department of Commerce.

The report outlines key aspects of the work to execute on Congress’s mandate to advance opportunity and inclusion as it brings back manufacturing and supply chains to the U.S.

“The SEMI Foundation is encouraged by the progress that has been made through the work and leadership of the CHIPS Program Office to build a more inclusive semiconductor industry,” said Shari Liss, Executive Director of the SEMI Foundation. “The focus on women-owned, veteran-owned, and minority-owned businesses, coupled with heightened awareness around the need for thoughtful workforce development and equity plans built on strong cross-sector partnerships, is shifting conversations and strategies across the industry toward the whole of society approach. These shifts toward supporting a more diverse industry workforce have the potential to not only provide economic opportunity and mobility for more Americans; they will also support a more innovative, creative, productive, and globally competitive semiconductor industry.”

“The SEMI Foundation looks forward to continuing to support CHIPS efforts to advance opportunity and inclusion and to strengthen communities across the U.S,” Liss said.

Visit 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 Contacts

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

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

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