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Serena Brischetto, Senior Manager, Marketing and Communications at [email protected]
The SEMI SMART Manufacturing Initiative is a global effort to promote awareness and interest about smart manufacturing and industry 4.0. Through their collaborative efforts, the members of the SEMI SMART Manufacturing Regional Chapters meet regularly, both virtually and in person, to facilitate discussions for solving challenges and issues that impact manufacturing.
The webinar will provide an update on pressing critical topics derived from key players across the supply chain and is recommended to semiconductor professionals interested in the European smart manufacturing trends and market.
Topics include:
a summary of stakeholder-identified activities aligned to Industry 4.0
key initiatives and emerging roadmaps
standards
best practices for improved process quality
market updates
overview of current Smart Manufacturing activities
European Collaborations Driving Smart Manufacturing Excellence
European Collaborations Driving Smart Manufacturing Excellence
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
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Online, Central European Time GermanySEMI.org[email protected]Europe/Berlinpublic
Europe/Berlin
Supply Assurance During Times of Shortages – SEMI CSP Back to Work Session 1
The COVID Pandemic has caused a worldwide shortage of many consumable supplies that SEMI members require. Increased safety and PPE usage by new industries have strained the supply chain, forcing buyers to identify and establish relations with new providers, as many providers are in allocation mode working only with established customers. Thomas Scientific is hosting this session to provide insights into how to address this current predicament.
United States
10:00 am
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10:05 am
MODERATOR
Darryl Buck
Head of SEMI’s Cost Saving Program, Group Purchasing Solutions (GPS)
Welcome and Intro
Biography: As Business Director in Supply Chain, Darryl helped Lam Research’s found CapOneSource (later named GPS), an Semi industry trade group supporting the business needs of the capital equipment suppliers. Darryl held various Sales, Marketing, and Supply chain roles at both Applied Materials and Lam Research before moving to SEMI in 2013. Darryl held executive Sales and Marketing roles in the aerospace industry after receiving his MBA from Cal Berkley and double DB from Carnegie Mellon.
10:05 am
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10:10 am
Kareem Dossa
Senior Vice President, Thomas Scientific
Problem Statement - PPE Shortage
Biography: Kareem Dossa cultivated his expertise in leadership, sales, business development, and general management through 20 years of professional experience in start-ups and Fortune 500 distribution, product, technology and service companies in life science, clinical trials, healthcare markets, cleanroom, and industrial markets. Kareem has held Senior VP positions at BioCision, VWR International and Merch KGaA and has an MBA from Pepperdine and a BS from Washington State.
10:10 am
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10:15 am
Problem Impact
10:15 am
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10:20 am
John Westland
Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Thomas Scientific (American CleanStat)
Steps Procurement Individuals Can Take to Secure Supplies
Biography: John Westland brings 37 years of industry experience in the distribution and sales of cleanroom and static safe assembly products and supplies experience to Thomas Scientific CE Cleanroom Solutions.
John started as a technical field salesrep for American Scientific Products and Baxter Scientific Products in the 1980’s. In 1988 John was the founder and President of Eastwater Scientific Products which was a cleanroom and static control supplies distributor which was acquired by Cintas Cleanroom Resources in 1998. In 2000 he started a Microstat Labs, a cleanroom products and materials test lab John was also the founder and President of American Cleanstat from 2003 through 2018 until it was acquired by the Carlyle Private Equity Group in 2018. American Cleanstat was coupled together with Thomas Scientific and now represents the new CE Cleanroom Solutions Division of Thomas Scientific. John is the current director of CE Technology for Thomas Scientific CE Cleanroom Solutions Division.
John has also been a contributing member of the Safety Marketing Group of North America for PPE products and has been a participating past member of the IEST. John holds a BS in Business Administration - Finance Degree from the University of Southern California and is married to Shannon Needham. He has two sons, Jack 28 and Nick Westland 24, a professional free-ride skier and a stepson, Nikolas Needham who is an NFL football player playing defensive back with the Miami Dolphins.
10:20 am
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10:25 am
Q&A
10:25 am
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10:30 am
Darryl Buck
Head of SEMI’s Cost Saving Program, Group Purchasing Solutions (GPS)
Supply Assurance During Times of Shortages – SEMI CSP Back to Work
10:00 am - 10:30 am
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The close-knit FOA Device-Maker-to-Device-Maker information sharing has always been one of the key benefits of the organization. While in-person meetings continue to be a challenge amid the pandemic, the FOA is still looking to facilitate best practice & information sharing virtually. Similar to the first open forum, the second one will be based on a purpose-driven survey and will focus on return-to-work/business continuity during the pandemic.
For information on the open forum, please contact the FOA staff: [email protected]
Fab Owner's Alliance (FOA), a SEMI technology community, is hosting an open forum to discuss how members are handling the return to work for non–essential employees.
This event is by invitation only.
FOA: Return to Work Open Forum
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
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FOA Members only, for details contact the FOA Team - [email protected].
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Analog Devices - Who We Are Our customers are at the center of our identity, and we are endlessly committed to their success. We listen to our customers and anticipate their needs, working with and alongside them to reduce complexity and co-create the innovations that disrupt markets and help solve the world’s most pressing challenges. Whether discussing the role of technology in helping to mitigate global sustainability concerns or rolling up our sleeves and designing solutions at the Intelligent Edge, ADI has the industry and technology expertise to help our customers succeed.
Analog Devices 14320 SW Jenkins Rd Beaverton, OR97005 United States
July 29, 2025 - Day 1: Women's Breakfast/Discussion & Social Activity, Golf Event, & Networking Reception
8:00 am
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11:00 am
Women in FOA -Breakfast (Analog Devices)/Discussion & Social Activity
Meeting room: Washington Park
11:00 am
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5:00 pm
FOA Golf Event - The Reserve Vineyards & Golf Club
Address:
4805 SW 229th Ave
Aloha, OR 97007
6:00 pm
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9:00 pm
Welcome Reception - The Reserve Vineyards & Golf Club
Address:
4805 SW 229th Ave
Aloha, OR 97007
July 30, 2025 - Day 2: Full Membership Meeting, Fab Tour & Networking Event
8:00 am
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12:30 pm
Device Maker Morning Meeting, Fab Tour & Feed Back Session - Analog Devices
Meeting Room: Washington Park
10:00 am
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12:30 pm
Solution Provider Morning Meeting - Analog Devices
Meeting room: Beaverton Cafe
12:30 pm
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2:00 pm
Lunch
All FOA members: Analog Devices
Lunch to be held in: Beaverton Cafe
2:00 pm
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6:00 pm
Full Membership Meeting - Analog Devices
Meeting room: Beaverton Cafe
4:00 pm
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6:00 pm
Fab Tour
Fab Tour - Murel and Robotics Upskilling Lab
7:00 pm
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10:00 pm
Evening Social Event - KingPins - Beaverton
Address:
2725 SW Cedar Hills Blvd
Beaverton, OR 97005 United States
Fab Owners Alliance Q3 Speed Networking Event at SEMICON West
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Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission‑enabling solutions for global security. The organization delivers a broad portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi‑domain systems and technologies. Its differentiated battle management and cyber solutions provide timely, mission‑enabling information and superior situational awareness to protect the United States and its global allies.
Supporting these capabilities is Northrop Grumman’s advanced fabrication facility, designed to enable flexible and efficient semiconductor manufacturing:
Fab size:88,000 square feet
Wafer capability:4-inch to 8-inch wafers
Level of automation:In-tool automation
Manufacturing environment:Hybrid, supporting both paperless and paper-based processes
This combination of mission‑focused technology development and adaptable fabrication infrastructure enables Northrop Grumman to support both innovation and production requirements for critical defense systems.
Linthicum Heights, MD21090 United States
FOA Events - July 28, 2026
10:15 am
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5:00 pm
Golf Event
Timbers at Troy
6100 Marshalee Drive
Elkridge, MD 21075
5:00 pm
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8:00 pm
Women of FOA (WFOA) - Meeting, Dinner & Social Event
Timbers at Troy
6100 Marshalee Drive
Elkridge, MD 21075
8:00 pm
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11:00 pm
FOA - In-Town Early - Gathering
Loch Bar - Baltimore
240 International Drive
Baltimore, MD 21202
FOA Inside the Fab - July 29, 2026
8:00 am
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11:50 am
Device Maker Morning Meeting
Will be held at:
Northrop Grumman – Pioneer Hall
1745A West Nursery Road
Linthicum Heights, MD 21090
8:00 am
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8:30 am
Registration check-in
Gathering - Coffee & Assorted Pastries
8:30 am
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8:40 am
Meeting Start
Introductions, Agenda Review, Sponsor Recognition, Next Meetings
8:40 am
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9:40 am
Open Forum Topics #1
9:40 am
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9:50 am
Welcome Reception sponsor
Presentation
9:50 am
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10:30 am
Coffee Break
Presentation
10:30 am
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10:40 am
Social Event sponsor
Presentation
10:40 am
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11:40 am
Open Forum Topics #2
11:40 am
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11:50 am
Lunch sponsor
Presentation
11:50 am
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1:00 pm
Lunch
For Lunch - Please head to the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Baltimore - BWI Airport 890 Elkridge Landing Road Linthicum, MD 21090
9:25 am
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11:50 am
Solution Provider Morning Meeting
Will be held at:
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Baltimore - BWI Airport
890 Elkridge Landing Road
Linthicum, MD 21090
9:25 am
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9:55 am
Registration check in
Gathering - Coffee & Assorted Pastries
9:55 am
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10:55 am
DM Annual Survey
10:55 am
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11:05 am
Coffee Break
11:05 am
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11:20 am
FOA EU
11:20 am
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11:50 am
Q&A
11:50 am
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1:00 pm
Lunch
1:00 pm
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5:00 pm
General Meeting Session #1
1:00 pm
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1:10 pm
Welcome remarks & Updates
1:10 pm
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2:10 pm
NGC
Presentation
2:10 pm
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2:40 pm
Coffee Break #1
2:40 pm
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3:10 pm
FOA DM Pannel Session – Topic TBD
3:10 pm
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3:40 pm
FOA DM Pannel Session – Topic TBD
3:40 pm
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5:00 pm
Host Fab Tour & DM Feedback
Please proceed to the FAB to begin the tour.
SPs are free to leave after the tour.
6:00 pm
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9:00 pm
Welcome Networking Reception - Guinness Open Gate Brewery
Guinness Open Gate Brewery
5001 Washington Blvd.
Halethorpe, MD 21227
FOA Inside the Fab - July 30, 2026
8:00 am
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11:30 am
General Meeting Session #2
8:00 am
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8:30 am
Gathering - Coffee & Assorted Pastries
8:30 am
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8:40 am
Welcome remarks
8:40 am
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9:10 am
CHIPS/NIST Office Presentation
9:10 am
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9:40 am
SEMI Advocacy Presentation
9:40 am
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9:50 am
Sponsor Presentation
9:50 am
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10:20 am
Coffee Break #2
10:20 am
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10:50 am
SEMI Foundation & University Panel
10:50 am
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11:30 am
SEMI Foundation & College Panel
11:30 am
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1:00 pm
Lunch
1:00 pm
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5:05 pm
General Meeting Session #3
1:00 pm
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2:00 pm
TBD
2:00 pm
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3:00 pm
TBD
3:00 pm
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3:30 pm
TBD
3:30 pm
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4:00 pm
Coffee Break #3
4:00 pm
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4:30 pm
Automated Wafer Dispatching Through Greedy Multi-Heuristic Scheduling in High-Mix Low Volume Fabs
