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Add to Calendar2026-02-11 00:00:002026-02-13 00:00:00SEMICON Korea 2026TRANSFORM TOMORROWThe future of the semiconductor industry starts here.Join us at SEMICON Korea 2026 to shape tomorrow together. HoursFebruary 11, 2026 | 10:00-17:00 (Last entry 16:30)February 12, 2026 | 10:00-17:00 (Last entry 16:30)February 13, 2026 | 10:00-16:00 (Last entry 15:30)VenueCOEX (Hall A, B, C, D, E, Grand Ballroom, Platz and ASEM Ballroom)Westin Seoul ParnasGrand InterContinental Seoul ParnasScale550 Exhibitors, 2409 booths (2025: 501 exhibitors, 2301 booths)Seoul South KoreaSEMI.org[email protected]America/Los_Angelespublic
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Add to Calendar2021-11-12 00:00:002021-11-12 00:00:00Smart Cities and Sensors: How to Maximize the Opportunity and What NOT to doUnited StatesSEMI.org[email protected]America/Los_Angelespublic
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The semiconductor industry stands at a generational inflection point with national economic and security priorities converging to define the role of semiconductors for the future. Engaging with lawmakers and policymakers in Washington, DC on trade policy, tariffs, and export controls is of critical importance for the semiconductor and microelectronics industry. If companies do not engage, policy decisions move forward without industry input, which can create missed opportunities and unnecessary risk.
Join us for this expert panel to hear practical guidance and learn how you can ensure your voice is heard by key decision makers.
Navigating the federal policy landscape can seem daunting. Join SEMI Public Policy & Advocacy for an introduction to advocacy with leading firms K&L Gates, Holland & Knight, and Arnold & Porter as featured presenters. These top DC firms will share a concise advocacy and government affairs “101” on trade, tariff, and export control issues as well as an overview of their services and expertise in Washington, DC.
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Add to Calendar2026-02-11 14:30:002026-02-11 15:30:00Washington, DC 101: Trade & Export Controls & Semiconductor Policy Insights Webinar - February 11, 2026Navigating the federal policy landscape can seem daunting. Join SEMI Public Policy & Advocacy for an introduction to advocacy with leading firms K&L Gates, Holland & Knight, and Arnold & Porter as featured presenters. These top DC firms will share a concise advocacy and government affairs “101” on trade, tariff, and export control issues as well as an overview of their services and expertise in Washington, DC.DC United StatesSEMI.org[email protected]America/New_Yorkpublic
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Smart Sensors and Edge Intelligence for Advanced Process Control
Overview: Explore the latest sensor technologies—optical, thermal, vibration, and chemical—and how embedded AI at the edge enables real-time control loops for critical wafer fab processes. Includes case studies on inline metrology and adaptive control.
Key Topics: Sensor fusion and calibration, Edge inference for process drift detection, Integration with APC and FDC system
8:00 am
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8:45 am
Registration & Breakfast
8:45 am
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8:55 am
Anshu Bahadur
SEMI
Day 1 - Welcome All
Welcome & SEMI Manufacturing Coalitions Overview
8:55 am
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9:30 am
Russell Dover
General Manager, Service Product Line
LAM
Keynote: Vision – Edge Inference – Process Control, APC, FDC
9:30 am
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9:55 am
James Bramante
Senior Data Scientist
INFICON
Managing Edge AI for Smart Sensor Process Control
9:55 am
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10:20 am
Robert Hillinger
Industry Leader Semiconductor
Kistler
Advanced Process Control with Piezoelectric Sensor Fusion for Semiconductor Manufacturing
10:20 am
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10:35 am
Coffee Break
10:35 am
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11:00 am
Chris Dickens
Application Eng
Beckhoff Automation
A Unified Industrial Platform for Production-Ready AI
11:00 am
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11:25 am
Gokul Sathya
Research Scientist
Siemens
Physical AI on the Manufacturing Floor: From Virtual Commissioning to Deployment
11:25 am
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11:50 am
Aumkar Renavikar
Chief Product Officer, Co-Founder & CTO
Parallax Worlds
Intelligent Robots & Digital Twins for Advanced Manufacturing
11:50 am
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12:05 pm
Chakravarthy Elumalai
CTO
Ray Vector
Sensor as the Eyes and Ears of AI
12:05 pm
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1:00 pm
Networking Lunch
Afternoon, Day 1: March 18th, 2026
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Yield Enhancement through Edge-Driven Defect Detection and Classification
Overview: Present how edge AI models process sensor and image data to identify yield-impacting defects early in the process. Discuss virtual metrology, anomaly detection, and feedback loops for yield optimization.
Key Topics: Real-time defect classification, Sensor-based yield prediction, Integration with SPC and yield dashboards
1:00 pm
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1:05 pm
Karim Somani
SEMI
SEMI Fab Owners Alliance (FOA)
1:05 pm
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1:35 pm
Surya Kalidindi
Co-Founder
Multiscale
Physics-Aware AI for Semiconductor Manufacturing Process Optimization: Deployed Systems and the Edge AI Frontier
1:35 pm
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2:00 pm
Maryia Kurdina
AI R&D Group Leader, Technology & AI Design Research Center
TEL
Real-Time, Tool-Independent Health Monitoring Using Gaussian Process Confidence Bands on Sensor Signals
2:00 pm
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2:25 pm
Avni Agarwal
Co-Founders & CTO
SixSense
Applications of AI-Based Defect Classification for Yield Improvement: From FEOL (Front end-of line) in Fabs to Assembly and Test
2:25 pm
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2:40 pm
Coffee Break
2:40 pm
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3:05 pm
Arjun Hegde
Senior Application Engineering Manager
KLA
Edge-Driven Yield Learning: Real-Time Deep Learning and HAR Defect Discovery in Advanced E-Beam Architectures
3:05 pm
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3:30 pm
Prasad Bachiraju
Senior Director, Business Development
Onto Innovation
Reducing Rework and Boosting Fab Capacity with Edge AI and Metrology-Driven Predictive Analytics
3:30 pm
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3:55 pm
Danny Krastev
Full Stack AI Developer
Microtronic
Overcoming the challenges of AI defect detection and classification of semiconductor macro defects
3:55 pm
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4:20 pm
Chengli He
Industry Manager
MathWorks
From Data to Decisions: Edge AI for Yield, Defect Detection, and Predictive Insights
4:20 pm
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4:35 pm
Stephen March
Semiconductor Leader
Schneider
Software Defined Industrial Automation: A Blueprint for AI-Ready, Real-Time Edge Operations in Semiconductor Manufacturing
4:35 pm
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Reception
Morning, Day 2: March 19th, 2026
Autonomous WIP Movement: Robots, Sensors, and Edge AI Coordination
Overview: Dive into next-gen clean rooms – how intelligent robotics & AI‑enabled inspection elevate yield, reliability & efficiency.
Key Topics: Sensor-guided AGVs and AMRs, AI-based path optimization, Interoperability with fab logistics systems
8:00 am
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8:45 am
Registration & Breakfast
8:45 am
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8:55 am
Paul Carey and Melissa Grupen-Shemansky
SEMI
Day 2 - Welcome All
Day 1 Overview & MSIG Overview
8:55 am
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9:30 am
Carlos O’Farrill
Global Key Account Manager
KUKA
Keynote: Smarter Fabs in Motion: How Edge AI and Sensor Networks Drive Autonomous Material Handling
9:30 am
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9:55 am
Vidya Vijay
Director, Business Development, Growth & Strategy
Nordson
Precision, Automation, and Beyond: The Role of Advanced Sensors in the Evolution of Semiconductor Manufacturing for effective Tool set-up, Predictive and Preventative Maintenance
9:55 am
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10:20 am
Joseph Tsao
US Sales Director
Solomon 3-D
Perception-Enabled Assurance of Semiconductor Manufacturing Systems
10:20 am
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10:35 am
Coffee Break
10:35 am
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11:00 am
Murali Krishna
Vice President of Products
Minds.ai
Using Edge AI models and Deep RL to improve yield, tool availability, and fab performance
11:00 am
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11:25 am
Michael Bowcutt
Director of Sales Engineering
CamLine
Solving the Interoperability Gap: Orchestrating and Emulating Mixed-Fleet Robotics for High-Yield Fabs
11:25 am
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Greg Berger
Solution Consultant
Rockwell Automation
Smart Modular Conveyance, the first step towards Autonomous Operations in Analog & Legacy fabs
11:50 am
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12:15 pm
Brian Zmikly
Sr. Director, US Enterprise & Government Sales, 5G Acceleration
Verizon
The 5G Fabric: Leveraging Next Gen Connectivity to Enable Automation and Intelligence
12:15 pm
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12:30 pm
Anshu Bahadur
SEMI
Robots in the Cleanroom: Future of Automation in Semiconductor Manufacturing
12:30 pm
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Networking Lunch
Afternoon, Day 2: March 19th, 2026
Predictive Maintenance at the Edge: From Vibration to Vision
Overview: Highlight how edge-deployed AI models use sensor data (vibration, acoustic, thermal, visual) to predict equipment failures before they occur. Showcase deployment strategies and ROI from reduced downtime.
Key Topics: Edge analytics for tool health, Federated learning across equipment fleets, Maintenance scheduling optimization
1:30 pm
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2:05 pm
James Bramante
Senior Data Scientist
INFICON
Keynote: Predictive Maintenance at the Edge - AI Enabling PdM
2:05 pm
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2:30 pm
Michael Passow
AI Semiconductor Factory Automation Program Manager
IBM
Edge AI–Enabled Predictive Maintenance: Closing the Loop Between Equipment Health and Fab Operations
2:30 pm
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Mauro Riboni
Technical lead – Alliance & Partnership
Bosch
The Edge Revolution: Predictive Maintenance Reborn with Edge AI
2:55 pm
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3:20 pm
Paul Johnson
Senior Manager – Digital Transformation
Edwards
The Challenge Of AI At The Edge – Making Use Of Advanced Sensors
3:20 pm
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3:35 pm
Coffee Break
3:35 pm
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4:00 pm
Sainyam Galhotra
Co-founder & Faculty, Cornell University
Third AI Automation
Edge-based Defect Detection and Predictive Maintenance in Semiconductor Manufacturing
4:00 pm
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4:25 pm
Sundeep Ahluwalia
Chief Product Officer
TDK SensEI
Edge AI: The Future of Industrial Machine Health Monitoring
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4:50 pm
Kelli Case
Business Development Director, Senseye Predictive Maintenance
Siemens
How AI‑based Maintenance Can Reshape Semiconductor Operations By Cutting Downtime By Up To 50%
Unlocking Smarter, More Autonomous Fabs with Edge AI
As semiconductor fabs strive for higher yield, uptime, and efficiency, AI at the edge is becoming central to semiconductor manufacturing. Modern edge devices combine advanced sensors with embedded AI to monitor equipment, optimize energy, and detect anomalies in real time - without relying on the cloud.
This workshop will explore how AI-driven sensors and edge intelligence, integrated with IoT, 5G, and AI accelerators, enable scalable, resilient, and intelligent solutions tailored for semiconductor manufacturing. Learn how these technologies support:
Predictive maintenance to prevent downtime
Adaptive process automation for maximum efficiency
Real-time decision-making at the source of data generation
Join us to see how the convergence of sensors, edge AI, and connectivity is unlocking the next era of smart manufacturing.
Smarter Sensors, Smarter Fabs: AI at the Edge in Semiconductor Manufacturing
In-Person Workshop | March 18-19, 2026 | Milpitas, CA
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Add to Calendar2026-03-18 00:00:002026-03-19 00:00:00Smarter Sensors, Smarter Fabs: AI at the Edge in Semiconductor ManufacturingUnlocking Smarter, More Autonomous Fabs with Edge AIAs semiconductor fabs strive for higher yield, uptime, and efficiency, AI at the edge is becoming central to semiconductor manufacturing. Modern edge devices combine advanced sensors with embedded AI to monitor equipment, optimize energy, and detect anomalies in real time - without relying on the cloud.This workshop will explore how AI-driven sensors and edge intelligence, integrated with IoT, 5G, and AI accelerators, enable scalable, resilient, and intelligent solutions tailored for semiconductor manufacturing. Learn how these technologies support:Predictive maintenance to prevent downtimeAdaptive process automation for maximum efficiencyReal-time decision-making at the source of data generationJoin us to see how the convergence of sensors, edge AI, and connectivity is unlocking the next era of smart manufacturing.Milpitas, CA United StatesSEMI.org[email protected]America/Los_Angelespublic
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Dr. Sidhwa has over 25 years of innovative contributions to semiconductor device manufacturing and processing development. His expertise includes Mergers and Acquisitions, Semiconductor processing and characterization, Nanotechnology, R&D, Capital equipment sourcing, Devices Characterization and Yield Enhancement, Semiconductor Fab constructions, Semiconductor silicon wafer reclaim, Equipment parts cleaning using novel surface cleaning methods, Lean manufacturing, Quality control, Materials characterization, Sustainability, Design of Solar Cells and Composite Armor Manufacturing for the US government. In addition, he is proficient in technology development for strategic alliances and multiple joint ventures. Dr. Sidhwa has 7 U.S. patents issued, two pending applications in multidisciplinary fields, and over 100 publications.
Dr. Sidhwa has led teams to successfully deliver numerous technologies through a complete product development lifecycle, from early R&D to end customer deployment and qualification. He excels at troubleshooting endemic technical manufacturing process integration and reliability issues through systematic and thorough investigation. His hands-on problem-solving skills have repeatedly been demonstrated at startups and established companies by rapidly delivering qualified products to the market.
Innovative Lab to Fab Semiconductor Processes: Advancing sensing, smart manufacturing, and biomedical applications
Emerging MEMS and sensor technologies demand both advanced process capabilities and robust pathways to volume manufacturing. NOEL Technologies, a Silicon Valley MEMS foundry, brings decades of expertise in microfabrication – from state-of-the-art lithography and deep etching to thin-film deposition and multi-layer integration. Its versatile fabrication facility supports wafer diameters ranging from 50 mm up to 300 mm, enabling prototyping on small substrates as well as scale-up to full 300 mm production. NOEL’s engineers excel at integrating novel materials and processes to create structures that often lack a conventional manufacturing path, while handling complex builds with multiple mask layers with both wet and plasma etching of silicon, dielectrics, and metals. Through a proven “Lab-to-Fab” approach, NOEL serves as a vital bridge from R&D to high-volume fabrication, accelerating the transition of innovative designs from the laboratory to the fab floor.
Recent collaboration through Pure Wafer’s acquisition of NOEL Technologies has further expanded these capabilities. Pure Wafer, a leading U.S. provider of high-purity silicon wafer solutions, adds in-house supply of prime silicon substrates (50 mm–300 mm) and an extensive portfolio of exotic dielectric and metal thin films. By coupling NOEL’s proprietary MEMS processes with Pure Wafer’s materials expertise, the combined team delivers a “complete silicon solution” that enhances device performance and yield for next-generation sensors. This synergy is enabling cutting-edge sensor technologies in IoT, biomedical, and industrial applications, supported by faster prototyping cycles and a streamlined path to market. Equally important, the integration provides key business advantages – from cost efficiencies via comprehensive on-shore services (e.g., wafer reclaim and reuse) to improved supply chain resilience through a domestic source for critical materials and fabrication.
This presentation will showcase how the NOEL–Pure Wafer partnership supports next-generation sensor innovation in alignment with the key industry tracks driving future advancements in IoT, Intelligent Sensing, Advanced embedded system Technologies, Multi-Sensor capabilities, Smart Manufacturing, and biomedical applications. By leveraging Pure Wafer and NOEL Technologies' expertise, MEMS and sensor innovators can achieve superior device performance, faster prototyping, and scalable production solutions. This collaboration is paving the way for next-generation innovative sensing solutions that drive technological breakthroughs across industries.
Noel Technologies' Innovative Lab to Fab Semiconductor Processes
Advancing sensing, smart manufacturing, and biomedical applications
June 11, 2025
8-9am PT
8:00 am - 9:00 am
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Add to Calendar2025-06-11 08:00:002025-06-11 09:00:00Innovative Lab to Fab Semiconductor Processes: Advancing sensing, smart manufacturing, and biomedical applicationsHosted by SEMI MSIGInnovative Lab to Fab Semiconductor Processes: Advancing sensing, smart manufacturing, and biomedical applicationsEmerging MEMS and sensor technologies demand both advanced process capabilities and robust pathways to volume manufacturing. NOEL Technologies, a Silicon Valley MEMS foundry, brings decades of expertise in microfabrication – from state-of-the-art lithography and deep etching to thin-film deposition and multi-layer integration. Its versatile fabrication facility supports wafer diameters ranging from 50 mm up to 300 mm, enabling prototyping on small substrates as well as scale-up to full 300 mm production. NOEL’s engineers excel at integrating novel materials and processes to create structures that often lack a conventional manufacturing path, while handling complex builds with multiple mask layers with both wet and plasma etching of silicon, dielectrics, and metals. Through a proven “Lab-to-Fab” approach, NOEL serves as a vital bridge from R&D to high-volume fabrication, accelerating the transition of innovative designs from the laboratory to the fab floor.Recent collaboration through Pure Wafer’s acquisition of NOEL Technologies has further expanded these capabilities. Pure Wafer, a leading U.S. provider of high-purity silicon wafer solutions, adds in-house supply of prime silicon substrates (50 mm–300 mm) and an extensive portfolio of exotic dielectric and metal thin films. By coupling NOEL’s proprietary MEMS processes with Pure Wafer’s materials expertise, the combined team delivers a “complete silicon solution” that enhances device performance and yield for next-generation sensors. This synergy is enabling cutting-edge sensor technologies in IoT, biomedical, and industrial applications, supported by faster prototyping cycles and a streamlined path to market. Equally important, the integration provides key business advantages – from cost efficiencies via comprehensive on-shore services (e.g., wafer reclaim and reuse) to improved supply chain resilience through a domestic source for critical materials and fabrication.This presentation will showcase how the NOEL–Pure Wafer partnership supports next-generation sensor innovation in alignment with the key industry tracks driving future advancements in IoT, Intelligent Sensing, Advanced embedded system Technologies, Multi-Sensor capabilities, Smart Manufacturing, and biomedical applications. By leveraging Pure Wafer and NOEL Technologies' expertise, MEMS and sensor innovators can achieve superior device performance, faster prototyping, and scalable production solutions. This collaboration is paving the way for next-generation innovative sensing solutions that drive technological breakthroughs across industries.United StatesSEMI.org[email protected]America/Los_Angelespublic
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