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The successful development of MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) products requires a structured approach that balances innovation with manufacturability, cost, and time to market. The MEMS Manufacturing Readiness Levels (MMRL) Guide provides a comprehensive framework to navigate this process, from initial concept through high-volume production.

In this webinar, we will explore how MMRL facilitates efficient MEMS development by defining commonly accepted readiness levels, best practices, and key decision points. Attendees will gain insights into:

• The MMRL framework and its role in MEMS product development
• Best practices for reducing risks and accelerating time to market
• Strategies for ensuring performance, quality, and cost targets are met
• Real-world applications and lessons learned from implementing MMRL

Join us to learn how MMRL can streamline your MEMS development process, improve collaboration, and drive successful product commercialization.

 

Speakers

 

Michelle Bourke | Managing Director of Strategic Marketing and Specialty Technologies, Lam Research

Michelle Bourke received her B.Sc. degree in Optoelectronics and Laser Engineering from Heriot-Watt University in Scotland, UK. Subsequently she joined the Defence Evaluation and Research Agency (DERA), where she worked on advanced processing methods for GaAs/AlGaAs optoelectronic devices. In 1997 she entered the semiconductor capital equipment industry as a technologist and has since accrued more than 25 years of experience in semiconductor technology, strategy, and new product development. She is a specialist in fabrication technologies for MEMS, Power Devices, RF Electronics and Optoelectronics.

Michelle is a frequent presenter at leading industry forums and also serves on many committees and industry councils. In November of 2018, she was inducted into the SEMI MEMS and Sensors Industry Group Hall of Fame and in 2020 she was a Silicon Valley YWCA Tribute to Women Honoree. Michelle is currently Chair of the Semi MEMS Manufacturing Working Group, Co-chair of the SEMI MEMs Standards Committee and a Director on the Transducers Research Foundation Board where she is the Chair of Fund Raising and Development Committee.

Michelle joined Lam Research in 2015 and is currently Managing Director of Strategic Marketing in Lam’s Customer Support Business Group.

 

Mary Ann Maher | CEO, SoftMEMS LLC

Mary Ann Maher is the CEO of SoftMEMS LLC. She received her Ph.D. degree in 1989 from Caltech in the area of semiconductor device modeling. She has held positions at the Swiss Center for Electronics and Microtechnology (CSEM), Tanner Research and MEMSCAP Inc. She founded SoftMEMS LLC in 2004. She has over 30 years of experience in the field of computer aided design for MEMS.

 

 

 

Rob Pugliese | Principal Engineer, HP Inc.

Rob Pugliese is a Principal Engineer at HP Inc. in Corvallis Oregon.  Rob has held several  engineering roles in inkjet printhead development in his 32 years at HP, from etching and deposition engineer to yield improvement, printhead architecture design and life science fluid dispensing, as well as a rotation in engineering management. He is currently working in the MEMS section of the Microfluidics Technology Incubation lab, where he guides development of new microfluidic devices, curates the technology development process, and leads the tooling/capability strategy for the MEMS fab. Rob has a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.

 

 

Tyler Harrison | Design Engineer, Teledyne MEMS

Dr. Tyler Harrison is the lead Design Engineer at Teledyne MEMS in Edmonton, Canada. His undergraduate background in Computer Engineering led to a PhD program focused on ultrasound and photoacoustic systems design and integration, all at the University of Alberta. After graduating, a postdoctoral position shared between the University of Alberta and Micralyne Inc (now Teledyne MEMS) led to full time MEMS development work in 2016. Since then, he’s filled a variety of Engineering roles helping develop new processes and translate customer concepts to fabricated devices. In his tenure at Teledyne MEMS, he’s led several initiatives to automate and error-proof layout processes, standardize process control monitoring, and use data-driven approaches to improve first-run performance on new devices.

 

 

 

Tim Maloney | Senior Director of Business Development, Polar Semiconductor 

Tim Maloney is the Senior Director of Business Development at Polar Semiconductor in Bloomington, Minnesota. With over 25 years of experience in the semiconductor industry, Tim has led initiatives across process engineering, factory operations, technology transfers, and supply chain management. In his current role, he is instrumental in Polar Semiconductor’s transformation into a U.S.-based open foundry specializing in power and sensor devices. His career includes leadership roles at Motorola Semiconductor, onsemi, Seagate Technology, SkyWater Technology, and Polar Semiconductor. Tim holds a background in Industrial Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Arizona State University.

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Mar 12, 2025 MSIG Standards

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New SEMI Standard: Guide to MEMS Manufacturing Readiness Levels
March 12, 2025
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With the world's growing reliance on semiconductor chips, the industry needs a more reliable solution to improve and innovate at a rapid pace while addressing manufacturing challenges such as temperature, chemistry, and mechanical issues. 

One critical equipment in the industry is vacuum Pendulum Valves, a vacuum equipment incorporating plasma that are widely used in the semiconductor manufacturing process. The form, fit and function of these valves pose multiple challenges for the seals required in the valve's assemblies.  Greene Tweed engineers have analyzed the most commonly used pendulum valves and broken down the various sealing challenges and have also created solutions to the challenges. 

Join us to learn about the 6 W's—Who, What, When, Where, Why, & How—of these pendulum valve solutions.

• Who—Anyone running a vacuum plasma chamber, etch and/or deposition  
• What—The pendulum valves, specifically the seals in the valve  
• Where—Every fabricator in the world
• When—Now, as there are, tens of thousands that are currently operating
• Why—The prevalent sealing challenges for pendulum valves
• How—The sealing solutions and how we develop them, and the case study behind it to show in the 'How' part as well 

Join our webinar where Greene Tweed engineers will discuss the most commonly used pendulum valves, the various sealing challenges and solutions to address them.  

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Mar 4, 2025

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How to Prevent Premature Pendulum Valve Seal Failure

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United States Understanding Semiconductor Technology and Business Training

Course Description

The first part of the course provides a brief overview of semiconductor design and fabrication steps, encompassing IC design techniques, all wafer processing steps, assembly, and packaging. It delves into semiconductor jargon in laypeople terms, and various substrate types such as Si, SiGe, FDSOI, GaAs, SiC, GaN. Additionally, it discusses different types of transistors like pMOS, nMOS, Bipolar, BiCMOS, CMOS, FinFets, and GAA and their evolution and what applications they are used in.
 
The second part of the course focuses on semiconductor business aspects such as silicon economics, wafer processing costs, semiconductor revenue forecasts, driving forces in the industry, top semiconductor IDMs, market competitors based on market share, OEMs, foundries, top tool vendors, and Fabless companies.  Addresses the fastest-growing semiconductor markets based on geographic locations and applications, identifies semiconductor competitors/customers, and discusses major semiconductor markets like Automotive, PC, Mobile, Memory, Wireless, Cell phones, Consumer, Gaming, AI, IoT, Digital TV, Radio, Automotive, MEMS, and Emerging Technology & Impact on Industry.

Learning Objectives

• Understand the fundamental principles and theories semiconductor technology.
• Communicate with other associates and understand wafer processing steps.
• Understand semiconductor business aspects such as silicon economics, wafer processing costs, semiconductor revenue forecasts, driving forces in the industry, top semiconductor IDMs, market competitors based on market share, OEMs, foundries, top tool vendors, and Fabless companies.
• Review the semiconductor eco-system as it relates to design and fabrication of a semiconductor device.
• Gain knowledge of major semiconductor markets like Automotive, PC, Mobile, Memory, Wireless, Cell phones, Consumer, Gaming, AI, IoT, Automotive, MEMS, and Emerging Technology & Impact on Industry.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills through written reports, presentations, and discussions related to semiconductor subjects.
• Collaborate effectively with peers in group projects or discussions regarding semiconductor subjects.
• Analyze and evaluate research literature in semiconductor technology.
• Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills applicable to semiconductor technology.

Who Should Attend

This course is suitable for anyone seeking a better understanding of the semiconductor industry, market leaders, terminology, business, and the semiconductor ecosystem.

Instructor

Denny Frye 

PT International, LLC

Instructor Bio
 

Important Information

Note that only the person who registered will receive a certificate of completion. This virtual training will not be recorded. Attendees must be present to access course knowledge. 

Can't find the training link day of? After you register, you will receive the link to the live training via the email address you provided. In addition, you will receive email reminders about 24 hours in an advance and an hour before with the same link. Please keep these emails on hand to access the trainings on time. If you do not see any confirmation emails, please check your junk/spam folders before contacting SEMI U for support. 

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Jun 2, 2025 SEMI U

Embark on a journey through semiconductor design, manufacturing, and business in this illuminating course. Explore IC design techniques, transistor evolution, and market dynamics. Delve into substrate types and industry economics, discovering the fastest-growing markets and key players shaping the semiconductor landscape.

Pricing

• Members: $845
• Non-Members: $945

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Understanding Semiconductor Technology and Business

Virtual Training - US

9:30 am - 5:00 pm Off Add to Calendar 2025-06-02 09:30:00 2025-06-02 17:00:00 Understanding Semiconductor Technology and Business (Virtual Training, US) Embark on a journey through semiconductor design, manufacturing, and business in this illuminating course. Explore IC design techniques, transistor evolution, and market dynamics. Delve into substrate types and industry economics, discovering the fastest-growing markets and key players shaping the semiconductor landscape.PricingMembers: $845Non-Members: $945* For group orders with 10+ attendees, and for Students/Veterans discounted pricing, please contact [email protected]. United States SEMI.org [email protected] America/Los_Angeles public Jun 2, 2025 America/Los_Angeles Closed

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SEMI Professional Development Seminar—Connecting College Students to the Semiconductor Industry 

Learn about career opportunities in high tech and acquire valuable, practical information that will help you choose career directions and plan for your success.

Come learn about careers in the semiconductor industry at the SEMI Professional Development Seminar hosted by Missouri S&T.

• Listen to professionals in the industry talk about their roles and find out how to prepare for jobs in the Semiconductors Industry. 
• Discover semiconductor job opportunities you didn't know existed (internship and entry-level) and how you can prepare for them through job searches, interviews, resumes, and more.
• Meet with professionals and executives during our speed mentoring, mock interview, and networking sessions.

All majors are welcome! Students with a background in Engineering, Computer Science, Chemistry, Physics, Math, Data Science, and Business are strongly encouraged to attend.

• Enjoy free food, free swag, and giveaways.
• Students can come and go.

EVENT is FREE but registration is required. Registration deadline coming soon! 

Missouri University of Science and Technology
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Mar 17, 2025 Workforce Development

[PDS] Professional Development Seminar
—Organized by SEMI Midwest Chapter
—Collaboration with Missouri S&T

This FREE seminar will help students meet the demands of today's high tech workforce and be successful in their careers. 

Professional Development Seminar—Missouri S&T

Monday, March 17, 2025
9:00–2:00pm CST
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United States From Automated to Autonomous: Rethinking Fab Design for the Future Business Executive Featured Speakers

The decisions made at the design stage of today's greenfield fabs will shape U.S. semiconductor performance for the next two decades. This webinar explores how organizations can move beyond traditional automation toward adaptive and ultimately autonomous fabs—starting with the foundational design of the built environment. Focusing on greenfield projects, Siemens experts will outline how early integration of power distribution, building systems, and automation technologies enables scalable, resilient, and future-ready facilities. Attendees will learn why designing autonomy requires a holistic approach—one that connects infrastructure, process, and production through a unified technology stack. The webinar will address challenges in adapting global fab designs to U.S. markets, highlighting the need for local expertise, regulatory alignment, and lifecycle planning. It will also explore how digitalization, predictive maintenance, and connected ecosystems drive efficiency in brownfield sites. Join the webinar and discover how to design facilities ready for autonomous, high-performance fabs. 

Key takeaways: 
Shift from automation to autonomy starts with design 
Future fabs require rethinking the built environment upfront—not just layering automation later. 

Early integration is critical for scalability and resilience 
Aligning power distribution, building systems, and automation from the start enables flexible, future-ready facilities. 

A unified technology stack connects infrastructure to production 
Achieving autonomy depends on a holistic approach that links physical infrastructure, processes, and operations end-to-end. 

Localization and lifecycle planning are key for U.S. fabs 
Adapting global designs requires navigating local regulations, leveraging regional expertise, and planning for long-term operations. 

Digitalization drives performance across both greenfield and brownfield sites 
Technologies like predictive maintenance and connected ecosystems improve efficiency and enable continuous optimization. 

This webinar is in collaboration with

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Aug 25, 2026

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From Automated to Autonomous: Rethinking Fab Design for the Future

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United States Overview of Semiconductor Manufacturing Training

Course Description

This course offers a solid foundation in semiconductor manufacturing, from basic concepts to advanced techniques, providing practical insights into the tools, processes, and technologies driving the industry.

Learning Objectives

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of the semiconductor industry and manufacturing process, design, and eco-system of the semiconductor industry
• Understand the jargon, tools, and materials used in the design and fabrication of an integrated chip
• Effectively be able to communicate semiconductor manufacturing concepts with other associates and industry professionals

Course Topics

• Basic Electronics and Microelectronics: Definitions of essential electronic terms/concepts and introduction to microelectronics and integrated circuits
• Process Nodes: Process nodes and their impact on device performance and cost
• Device Physics and Transistor Operation: Principles of device operation and transistor functionality
• Crystal Growth and Wafer Preparation: Crystal growth techniques and wafer preparation processes
• Advanced Transistor Technologies: FDSOI, FinFETs, and Gate-All-Around (GAA) transistors and their impact on device performance
• Circuit Design and Layout: Introduction to circuit design, layout techniques, and tools
• Wafer Processing:
  • Mask Making and Lithography: Techniques and materials used in mask making and various lithographic methods (DUV, Immersion, EUV)
  • Clean Room Environments: Importance of clean rooms in semiconductor manufacturing and contamination issues
  • Etching and Cleaning Processes: Plasma and wet etching processes
  • Ion Implantation and Diffusion Techniques: Methods for doping and controlling diffusion in semiconductor fabrication
  • Deposition Techniques: RTP, CVD, ALD, and ALE techniques and their effect on device performance
  • Electroplating and Sputtering: Metal deposition techniques used in manufacturing
  • Packaging and Testing: Techniques such as wire bonding, die stacking, flip chip, and chiplets packaging, semiconductor testing processes
  • Metrology and Measurement Tools: Tools and methods used for precision measurement in semiconductor manufacturing
• Semiconductor Industry Ecosystem: The major players in the industry 

Who Should Attend

Anyone interested in understanding semiconductor manufacturing, including new employees, professionals in related industries, and those seeking to broaden their knowledge of the field.

 

Instructor

Denny Frye 

PT International, LLC

Instructor Bio

Important Information

Note that only the person who registered will receive a certificate of completion. This virtual training will not be recorded. Attendees must be present to access course knowledge. 

Can't find the training link day of? After you register, you will receive the link to the live training via the email address you provided. In addition, you will receive email reminders about 24 hours in an advance and an hour before with the same link. Please keep these emails on hand to access the trainings on time. If you do not see any confirmation emails, please check your junk/spam folders before contacting SEMI U for support.

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Jun 3, 2025 - Jun 4, 2025 SEMI U

Gain a comprehensive understanding of the semiconductor industry and the integrated circuit (IC) manufacturing process. This course is designed for new personnel in the field or anyone seeking a well-rounded knowledge of the tools, materials, and terminology used in semiconductor manufacturing.

Pricing

• Members: $995
• Non-Members: $1,095

* For group orders with 10+ attendees, and for Students/Veterans discounted pricing, please contact [email protected].

Overview of Semiconductor Manufacturing

Virtual Training - US

9:30 am - 5:00 pm Off Add to Calendar 2025-06-03 09:30:00 2025-06-04 17:00:00 Overview of Semiconductor Manufacturing (Virtual Training, US) Gain a comprehensive understanding of the semiconductor industry and the integrated circuit (IC) manufacturing process. This course is designed for new personnel in the field or anyone seeking a well-rounded knowledge of the tools, materials, and terminology used in semiconductor manufacturing.PricingMembers: $995Non-Members: $1,095* For group orders with 10+ attendees, and for Students/Veterans discounted pricing, please contact [email protected]. United States SEMI.org [email protected] America/Los_Angeles public Jun 3, 2025 America/Los_Angeles Closed

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SEMI Members:  $49

Use your corporate email address during log in to be recognized as a SEMI Member.

Non-Members:  $99

Students:  Free

Contact Paul Cohen ([email protected]) with a picture of your student ID to receive your discount code.

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Hardware is at the heart of computing systems. However, recent years have seen increased attacks exploiting hardware vulnerabilities and exploits, which even traditional software-based protections cannot prevent. Hardware fuzzing has shown promise in detecting vulnerabilities in large-scale designs like modern processors. In this talk, we will describe the hardware vulnerabilities in hardware description languages, such as Verilog and VHDL. Then, we will explain a new and radical approach called hardware fuzzing to find these vulnerabilities and detail how fuzzing techniques can be combined with existing formal verification techniques to detect vulnerabilities efficiently. Finally, we will discuss a strategy for pinpointing vulnerabilities to accelerate the mitigation process and briefly talk about improving the efficiency of hardware fuzzing using ML/AI techniques, such as multi-armed bandit (MAB) and large language models (LLM).

Meet the Speakers

Guest Speaker

Jeyavijayan (JV) Rajendran
Associate Professor
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Texas A&M University
Biography

Moderator

Warren Savage
Researcher at University of Maryland
Applied Research Laboratory for Intelligence and Security
Biography

United States

Mar 27, 2025 ESD Alliance

The ESD Alliance, a SEMI Technology Community, is hosting a webinar series, "Savage on Security," moderated by Warren Savage, Researcher at University of Maryland, Applied Research Laboratory for Intelligence and Security. 

ESD Alliance Webinar: Hardware Fuzzing: What? Why? How?

Savage on Security Webinar Series #2

10:00 am - 11:00 am Off Add to Calendar 2025-03-27 10:00:00 2025-03-27 11:00:00 ESD Alliance Webinar: Savage on Security 2: Mar 27, 2025 The ESD Alliance, a SEMI Technology Community, is hosting a webinar series, "Savage on Security," moderated by Warren Savage, Researcher at University of Maryland, Applied Research Laboratory for Intelligence and Security.  United States SEMI.org [email protected] America/Los_Angeles public Mar 31, 2025 Register Now to Watch the Recorded Event

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Science Foundry innovates on the traditional MEMS foundry business in three key ways: robust Multi-Project Wafer (MPW) offerings, a custom Manufacturing Execution System (MES), and a modular approach to our manufacturing capabilities. Some of our MPW offerings have been around for decades, while others were designed to serve the rapidly growing brain-computer interface industry, but all of our offerings provide production quality manufacturing at a fraction of the cost of custom wafer runs. We designed our MES for flexibility, enabling a level of efficiency beyond traditional wafer fabrication facilities and empowering us to engage with customers earlier in their development. Ultimately, this unlocks bandwidth from our technical staff to focus on creative problem solving and faster iteration cycles. We are expanding into a new facility with a modular upgrading plan that will add new process capabilities and strategically scale for the right partners. Our adaptability is our greatest strength, not only meeting our customers' needs but proactively anticipating the needs of nascent and burgeoning industries.

 

Kara Zappitelli, Foundry Director

 

Dr. Kara Zappitelli is the Lead Engineer & Foundry Director at Science Corporation’s pure-play MEMS foundry in RTP, North Carolina. She is a physicist-gone-engineer with a penchant for hard problems and more than a decade of experience in micro and nano fabrication for applications in neural engineering and MEMS. Kara joined Science at its inception and helped drive the initial R&D for the Science Eye device before moving to head up production of both internal and external devices. Kara received a B.S. in Physics from California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo and a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Oregon, where she was fabricating high surface area electrodes for applications in retinal prostheses. Before joining Science, she completed a post-doc investigating 2-photon lithography integration with 2D planar processing for complex neural interfaces.

 

 

 

 

 

Scott Smyser, VP of Sales

Scott has over 25 years of experience in the semiconductor industry leading commercial teams as a strategy, corporate marketing, and sales and business development professional. He has spent much of his career working with MEMS based products including timing devices, inertial sensors, and spectral sensors. At Science Foundry, Scott leads the go-to-market strategy developing long-term relationships with companies that need MEMS foundry services. Scott earned a BS in Electrical Engineering and an MBA from the University of Southern California.

United States

Feb 12, 2025 MSIG 8:00 am - 9:00 am Off Add to Calendar 2025-02-12 08:00:00 2025-02-12 09:00:00 Innovating in the MEMS Foundry Business United States SEMI.org [email protected] America/Los_Angeles public Jan 22, 2025 Register

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Early Bird Pricing (until February 18, 2025) 
$25 members
$49 non-members

Regular Pricing (after February 18, 2025)
$75 members
$149 non-members

Students:  Free
Contact Gity Samadi ([email protected]) with a picture of your student ID to receive your discount code.
 

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NOTE: This webinar has been indefinitely postponed. 

The FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) launched the voluntary Total Product Life Cycle (TPLC) Advisory Program (TAP) Pilot to help spur more rapid development of high-quality, safe, effective, and innovative medical devices that are critical to public health. TAP’s primary goal is to expedite patient access to innovative medical devices by providing early, frequent, and strategic communications with the FDA and by facilitating engagement with other key parties for developers of devices of public health importance. To achieve this goal, a dedicated cadre of FDA TAP Advisors proactively provide solutions-focused engagement that is tailored to each TAP Innovator’s needs in advancing devices to market and patient access. In this seminar, FDA TAP Advisors will discuss this pilot program and provide participants input on when in their regulatory journey TAP may be an option for them. 

ABOUT THE SPEAKERS:

Kimberly Knish, MS, CCRP, RAC
Kimberly is a TAP Advisor within FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health, Total Product Life Cycle (TPLC) Advisory Program (TAP). In this role, she establishes and cultivates a wide network of synergistic relationships across the entire medical technology innovation ecosystem and integrates ecosystem, sponsor, and lead reviewer input into strategic planning options intended to reduce stakeholder risk and maximize the opportunities of timely commercial rollout and sustainable patient access. She brings to the FDA 30 years of medical technology industry experience within clinical affairs, regulatory affairs, health economics, reimbursement and quality systems. She has been involved with all phases of medical device development (concept through obsolescence) involving device types from Class III implantables to wearables and remote monitors. Therapeutic expertise spans cardiovascular, nervous, digestive, endocrine, respiratory, and skeletal systems. Kimberly holds a B.A. degree in Biology from the College of St. Benedict, a M.S. degree in Management from Cardinal Stritch University and has professional certifications in clinical research (CCRP) and regulatory affairs (RAC).

April Marrone, PhD, MBA
April is a Senior Advisor in the FDA/CDRH Total Product Lifecycle Program (TAP) since November 2023. Prior to her current role, April has served on the Obesity and Hepatobiliary Devices Team as the acting Assistant Director, Team Lead, Lead Reviewer, and chemistry consultant since 2014. In addition to supervisory, leadership, and medical device review responsibilities, April has promoted improvement in product manufacturing and quality through developing device specific FDA guidance documents, creating review tools to ensure consistency and quality in device review, and publishing external manuscripts on topics relevant to the FDA and industry on topics in the obesity and hepatobiliary device space. April has served as a Commissioner Fellowship Program (CFP) preceptor, mentor to new reviewers and advisors, and has developed and instructed Reviewer Certification Program courses. 

Prior to joining CDRH in 2014, April was a Commissioner Fellow at FDA’s National Center for Toxicology Research (NCTR) and has served on the CFP Advisory Board. During her tenure at the NCTR, April did research to develop novel epigenetic approaches to safely assess the safety and carcinogenicity of FDA regulated products. Prior to joining the FDA, April was a post-doctoral scientist at the University of Pittsburgh, Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh where she studied epigenetic regulation of congenital kidney disease in a mouse model. April also completed post-doctoral training at the Max Planck Institute for Biophysical Chemistry where she studied genetic and epigenetic regulation of neuromuscular disease. April has a PhD in Chemistry and BS in Physics from the University of Central Florida and an MBA from Florida Institute of Technology.

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Kimberly Knish

TAP Advisor

FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health

April Marrone

Senior Advisor

FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Gity Samadi

Sr. Director R&D

SEMI

Mar 12, 2025 NBMC FlexTech

FDA TPLC Advisory Program (TAP): Piloting a New Approach

Flexible Electronics Master Class #24
Postponed. New Date TBD

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United States Wafer Fab Processing Image Training

Course Description

By focusing on the basics of each processing step and the issues surrounding them, participants will learn why certain techniques are preferred over others. Our instructors work hard to explain how semiconductor processing works without delving heavily into the complex physics and mathematical expressions that normally accompany this discipline.

Participants learn basic but powerful aspects about the semiconductor industry. This skill-building series is divided into three segments:

1. Basic Processing Steps. Each processing step addresses a specific need in IC creation. Participants learn the fundamentals of each processing step and why they are used in the industry today.

2. The Evolution of Each Processing Step. It is important to understand how wafer fab processing came to the point where it is today. Participants learn how each technique has evolved for use in previous and current generation ICs.

3. Current Issues in Wafer Fab Processing. Participants learn how many processing steps are increasingly constrained by physics and materials science. They also learn about the impact of using new materials in the fabrication process and how those materials may create problems for the manufacturers in the future.

Learning Objectives

• Review of the semiconductor industry and its technical issues.
• Understand the basic concepts behind the fundamental wafer fab processing steps.
• Identify the key issues related to each of the processing techniques and their impact on the continued scaling of the semiconductor industry.
• Identify the basic features and principles associated with each major processing step. These include processes like chemical vapor deposition, ion implantation, lithography, and etching.
• Understand how processing, reliability, power consumption and device performance are interrelated.
• Make decisions about how to construct and evaluate processing steps for CMOS, BiCMOS, and bipolar technologies.

Who Should Attend

This course is a must for every manager, engineer and technician working in the semiconductor industry, using semiconductor components or supplying tools to the industry. 

Course Topics

• Raw Silicon Wafers
• Ion Implantation
• Thermal Processing
• Contamination Monitoring and Control
• Wafer Cleaning and Surface Preparation
• Chemical Vapor Deposition
• Physical Vapor Deposition
• Lithography
• Etch
• Chemical Mechanical Polishing
• Cu Interconnect and low-k Dielectrics
• Leading Edge Technologies and Techniques
• ALD
• High-k gate and capacitor dielectrics
• Metal gates
• SOI
• Strained silicon
• Plasma doping

Instructor

Chris Henderson 

Semitracks, Inc. 

Instructor Bio

United States

Apr 14, 2025 - Apr 15, 2025 SEMI U

Semiconductor and integrated circuit developments continue to proceed at an incredible pace. The industry as a whole has gotten to this point of incredible complexity through the process of countless breakthroughs and developments in wafer fab processing. Today’s wafer fab contains some of the most complex and intricate procedures ever developed by mankind. Wafer Fab Processing is a 8 hour course (across two days) that offers an overview look into the semiconductor manufacturing process, and the individual processing technologies required to make them. We place special emphasis on the basics surrounding each technique, and we summarize the current issues related to manufacturing the next generation devices. 

Pricing

• Members: $599
• Non-Members: $649
• Students/Vets: $549

* For group orders with 10+ attendees, and for Students/Veterans discounted pricing, please contact [email protected].

Wafer Fab Processing

Virtual Training - US & EU

8:00 am - 12:00 pm Off Add to Calendar 2025-04-14 08:00:00 2025-04-15 12:00:00 Wafer Fab Processing (Virtual Training, US & EU) Semiconductor and integrated circuit developments continue to proceed at an incredible pace. The industry as a whole has gotten to this point of incredible complexity through the process of countless breakthroughs and developments in wafer fab processing. Today’s wafer fab contains some of the most complex and intricate procedures ever developed by mankind. Wafer Fab Processing is a 8 hour course (across two days) that offers an overview look into the semiconductor manufacturing process, and the individual processing technologies required to make them. We place special emphasis on the basics surrounding each technique, and we summarize the current issues related to manufacturing the next generation devices. PricingMembers: $599Non-Members: $649Students/Vets: $549* For group orders with 10+ attendees, and for Students/Veterans discounted pricing, please contact [email protected]. United States SEMI.org [email protected] America/Los_Angeles public Apr 11, 2025 America/Los_Angeles Sold Out