SOPOT, Poland — February 17, 2025 — The SEMI Industry Strategy Symposium Europe (ISS Europe) 2025, March 12-14 in Sopot, Poland, is themed AI: Catalyst to Propel Europe’s Competitiveness. The event will explore how AI is reshaping economic, technological, and market dynamics within the semiconductor industry. Experts will examine AI-driven innovation, efficiency improvements, and the balance between collaboration and competition (co-opetition) in fostering Europe’s leadership in the global semiconductor market. Registration is open.

ISS Europe 2025 will feature featured speakers addressing key unprecedented challenges and opportunities in the semiconductor industry. Topics will focus on the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in shaping the industry, strategies to strengthen Europe’s semiconductor supply chain resilience, sustainability, and innovative approaches to workforce development. Industry executives, market analysts, economists, and policymakers will convene to discuss the latest industry trends and advancements. 

“As AI, automation, and sustainability reshape our industry, it is crucial that we foster collaboration and innovation to secure Europe’s competitive edge,” said Laith Altimime, President of SEMI Europe. “At ISS Europe 2025, industry leaders will share their strategies for supply chain resilience, workforce development, and the transition from systems on chips to systems of chips. By working together, we can drive technological advancement and build a more sustainable and robust semiconductor ecosystem for the future.”

ISS Europe 2025 Featured Speakers  

• Andreas Schleicher, Director for Education and Skills, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
• Benedikt Ernst, SVP, Head of Strategy & Transformation, Electronics, Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
• Bill Lussier, Managing Director, Tokyo Electron Europe Ltd (TEL)
• Charles Vaillant, Chief Technology Officer and Chief Digital Officer, MANN+HUMMEL
• Christophe Frey, VP of EU Engagements and General Manager, Arm France
• Dariusz Standerski, Secretary of State, Ministry of Digital Affairs, Poland
• George Dritsantos, VP of Secure Power Central and Eastern Europe, Schneider Electric
• Hendrik Bourgeois, VP, European Government Affairs, Intel
• Jean-Christophe Eloy, CEO, Yole Group
• John Behnke, General Manager FPS Product Line, INFICON
• Meike Boekelmann, Chief Human Resources Officer, Comet Group
• Rainer Kiefer, EVP Global Head of Sales, Schenker AG
• Thomas Kralinski, State Secretary, Saxon State Secretary of Economic Affairs, Labour, Energy and Climate
• Volker Herbig, VP, BU MEMS, X-FAB

 ISS Europe 2025 Highlights

Session 1: Europe’s Strategy in a Shifting Geopolitical Landscape
Industry leaders will analyze how Europe is addressing global market trends and navigating geopolitical challenges to maintain a leadership position and drive innovation.

Session 2: Technology Roadmap to Net Zero: Breakthroughs and Energy Strategies
Experts will discuss breakthrough technologies, energy strategies, and AI-driven innovations shaping the semiconductor industry’s journey toward Net Zero goals.

Session 3: Shaping Europe’s Future Workforce: Strategies for Growth
Thought leaders will share actionable strategies to cultivate the workforce of tomorrow, emphasizing collaboration between industries, academia, and governments to drive innovation and sustainable growth.

Session 4: AI for Smarter Sustainable Manufacturing
Speakers will explore how AI can transform semiconductor manufacturing with smarter, sustainable processes while addressing workforce readiness and revitalizing European manufacturing capabilities.

Session 5: Driving Innovation to the Next Generation from Materials to System Level
Experts will highlight next-generation advancements in materials, design, and AI that are driving semiconductor innovation and enabling future technological breakthroughs.

Sponsors

• Headline:
  Invest in Pomerania
• Platinum: 
  Comet, Edwards, INFICON, MANN+HUMMEL, Polish Investment & Trade Agency, Schneider Electric, Synopsys and Tokyo Electron Limited (TEL)
• Gold:
  EBARA and Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
• Event: 
  DB Schenker, EV Group (EVG), HCLTech, imec, JSR Micro, Ovivo and VAT

For more details, please visit the Industry Strategy Symposium Europe (ISS Europe) 2025 website and connect with SEMI Europe on LinkedIn or X @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.  

Contact Information:

Maria Daniela Perez / SEMI Europe 
Phone: +49 160 2562977 
Email: [email protected]  

Sherrie Gutierrez / SEMI Corporate
Phone: +1 831 889 3800 
Email: [email protected]

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MILPITAS, Calif. – February 18, 2025 – The global semiconductor manufacturing industry closed 2024 with strong fourth quarter results and solid year-on-year (YoY) growth across most of the key industry segments, SEMI announced today in its Q4 2024 publication of the Semiconductor Manufacturing Monitor (SMM) Report, prepared in partnership with TechInsights. The industry outlook is cautiously optimistic at the start of 2025 as seasonality and macroeconomic uncertainty may impede near-term growth despite momentum from strong investments related to AI applications. 

After declining in the first half of 2024, electronics sales bounced back later in the year resulting in a 2% annual increase. Electronics sales grew 4% YoY in Q4 2024 and are expected to see a 1% YoY increase in Q1 2025 impacted by seasonality. Integrated circuit (IC) sales rose by 29% YoY in Q4 2024 and continued growth is expected in Q1 2025 with a 23% increase YoY as AI-fueled demand continues boosting shipments of high-performance computing (HPC) and datacenter memory chips.

Similar to electronics sales, semiconductor capital expenditures (CapEx) decreased in the first half of 2024 but saw a strong rebound, particularly in the fourth quarter, resulting in 3% annual growth by the end of 2024. Memory-related CapEx continued to lead the growth surging 53% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) and 56% YoY in Q4 2024. Non-memory CapEx also edged up in Q4 2024 showing 19% QoQ and 17% YoY improvement. Total CapEx is expected to remain strong in Q1 2025, growing 16% relative to the same period of the previous year on the strength of investments to support high bandwidth memory (HBM) capacity additions for AI deployment.

The semiconductor capital equipment segment remained resilient primarily due to increased investments into expanding leading-edge logic, advanced packaging and HBM capacity. Wafer fab equipment (WFE) spending increased 14% YoY and 8% QoQ in Q4 2024. Quarterly WFE billings are expected to be around $26 billion in Q1 2025. China’s investment continues to play a significant role in the WFE market but started to subside by end of the year. Additionally, back-end equipment showed strong increases in Q4 2024 with the Test segment logging 5% QoQ growth and an impressive 55% YoY increase for the quarter, while the Assembly and Packaging segment experienced a YoY increase of 15%. Both segments are expected to show similar QoQ growth between 6-8% in Q1 2025.

In Q4 2024, installed wafer fab capacity surpassed a record 42 million wafers per quarter worldwide (in 300mm wafer equivalent), and capacity is projected to reach nearly 42.7 million in Q1 2025. Foundry and Logic-related capacity continues to show stronger increases, growing 2.3% QoQ in Q4 2024, and the segment is projected to rise 2.1% in Q1 2025 driven by capacity expansion for advanced nodes. Memory capacity increased 1.1% in Q4 2024 and is forecasted to remain at the same level in Q1 2025 driven by strong demand for HBM.

“Despite seasonality and the challenges of macroeconomic uncertainty, momentum in AI-driven investments continues to fuel expansion across key segments, including memory, capital expenditures, and wafer fab equipment,” said Clark Tseng, Senior Director of Market Intelligence at SEMI. “Looking forward for 2025, the industry remains cautiously optimistic, with robust growth prospects driven by ongoing demand for high-performance computing and data center buildout.” 

“As we begin the year, our expectation is for stronger performance in the second half, with semiconductor sales anticipated to remain flat sequentially in the first half, followed by a notable double-digit increase in the latter half,” said Boris Metodiev, Director of Market Analysis at TechInsights. “Inventory challenges persist for discrete, analog, and optoelectronic manufacturers, which will need to be addressed before we can expect widespread growth to resume.” 

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, along with 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 of the 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

Sherrie Gutierrez/SEMI
Phone: 1.831.889.3800 
Email: [email protected] 

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SEOUL, South Korea ─ February 19, 2025 ─ SEMICON Korea 2025 opens today in Seoul at the COEX spotlighting major trends shaping the semiconductor industry's future, from artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced packaging to sustainable manufacturing. AI and smart devices are transforming industries and everyday life. As this shift accelerates, the key challenge is establishing a competitive technological “edge” to drive the next wave of innovation.

As the region’s leading microelectronics event, SEMICON Korea 2025 is set to welcome a record 70,000 attendees, with 500 companies presenting cutting-edge semiconductor manufacturing technologies. The event will feature 30 technology and business conferences, bringing together over 200 industry visionaries and experts as speakers, and providing key opportunities for networking and fostering new collaborations.

South Korea’s role in the global semiconductor industry continues to grow in importance, driven by its leading chipmakers—Samsung Electronics and SK hynix—and its robust supply chain of equipment, materials, and components. As semiconductor companies worldwide increasingly collaborate to address technology challenges—such as chip scaling, advanced packaging, new materials, generative AI and other data-intensive applications—South Korea’s strategic position becomes even more vital. SEMICON Korea will serve as a central platform for fostering innovation and forging new partnerships across the global semiconductor ecosystem.

SEMICON Korea 2025 Keynotes

• Jaihyuk Song, Corporate President and CTO, Samsung: “Semiconductor Innovation for a Better Life”
• Luc Van den hove, President and CEO, imec: “The Versatile Future of Semiconductor Systems”
• Bill En, Corporate Vice President Engineering, AMD: “Demand for Power Efficiency in the Age of AI”
• Ravi Subramanian, Chief Product Management Officer, Product Management and Markets Group, Synopsys: “Powering Innovation in the Era of Pervasive Intelligence”
• Prabu Raja, President, General Manager, Semiconductor Products Group, Applied Materials: “Accelerating Energy-Efficient Semiconductors through Collaborative Innovation”

Key Highlights of SEMICON Korea 2025

Technology Conferences

• SEMI Technology Symposium (STS): Industry experts will share advanced technology trends in six semiconductor manufacturing processes:
  • CMP & Cleaning
  • Device Technology
  • Etch
  • Lithography
  • Materials
  • Packaging

Technology & Market Conferences: Key discussions will focus on market trends, sustainability, smart manufacturing, semiconductor testing, metrology and inspection, cybersecurity, and compound power semiconductors. Featured sessions include:

Technology Forums

• Compound Power Semiconductor Summit: Industry visionaries will present the latest trends and forecasts for SiC, GaN, and Diamond WBG power semiconductors.
• Cybersecurity Forum: Experts will discuss robust, standards-based cybersecurity frameworks to enhance supply chain security.
• Market Trends Forum: Leading research institutions and consulting firms will analyze global semiconductor market dynamics.
• Metrology and Inspection Forum: Industry pioneers will unveil breakthrough innovations in metrology and inspection.
• Smart Manufacturing Forum: Experts will explore digital twin technology, AI-driven manufacturing and multimodal technologies revolutionizing semiconductor production.
• Test Forum: Speakers will outline cutting-edge testing technologies required for AI-era semiconductor innovation and advanced packaging solutions.

Business Forums

• Market Trends Forum: Hear the latest insights on the global economic outlook, including the impact of AI on the semiconductor market, from SEMI, semiconductor research institutions, and consulting firms.
• U.S Investment Forum: A high-profile discussion on industry policies, CHIPS Act updates, and workforce development initiatives, featuring representatives from the U.S. Department of Commerce and state officials from Arizona, Indiana, New York and Texas.
• Vietnam Investment Forum: A comprehensive overview of investment prospects in Vietnam, a rising hub for semiconductor production, aimed at facilitating collaborations with Korean companies.
• Netherlands-Korea Semiconductor R&D Cooperation Seminar: A dedicated platform for fostering partnerships between Dutch technology firms, investors, and Korean enterprises.
• Supplier Search Program: Targeted networking opportunities to support domestic semiconductor materials, components, and equipment companies expanding into global markets. Industry leaders such as Applied Materials, GlobalFoundries, Kioxia, and Micron will participate in approximately 100 business meetings with Korean companies.

Sustainability Programs

• Sustainability Forum: Industry specialists will examine the impact of PFAS regulations on semiconductor manufacturing.
• Semiconductor Climate Consortium (SCC) Forum: An introduction to the Semiconductor Climate Consortium, which was established to reduce carbon emissions in the semiconductor industry, and present strategies for achieving net-zero.

In addition, the Supplier Climate Workshop and Energy Collaborative (EC) Workshop will be held to gather insights from semiconductor companies on sustainability strategies.

Workforce Development Initiatives

To address the growing need for talent in the semiconductor industry, SEMICON Korea 2025 will once again host dedicated workforce development programs.

• Meet the Expert!: Engineers in the semiconductor supply chain will provide career mentoring for STEM students aspiring to enter the semiconductor industry.
• Women-in-Technology Program: Female leaders in the semiconductor and high-tech sectors will discuss career paths and strategies for fostering inclusion in the workplace.
• The Path to Becoming a Semiconductor Equipment Specialist: Students will have  an opportunity to reflect on and explore their career paths, while engaging with global experts in the semiconductor field.
• Technical Tutorials: University students majoring in STEM and junior engineers will receive fundamental training in the six semiconductor manufacturing processes—lithography, deposition, device, plasma and etching, CMP and cleaning, and packaging.

This year, a special partner program will also take place. In collaboration with imec, the world’s largest semiconductor research institute based in Belgium, ITF (imec Technology Forum) Korea will be held on Tuesday, February 18, at the Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas Hotel—one day before the official opening of SEMICON Korea 2025.

Full details are available on the SEMICON Korea 2025 website.

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

Jaegwan Shim/SEMI Korea 
Phone: 82+10.3014.9807
Email: [email protected]  

Sherrie Gutierrez/SEMI Corporate 
Phone: +1.831.889.8900
Email: [email protected]

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MILPITAS, Calif. – February 19, 2025 – SEMIEXPO Heartland, SEMI’s first Midwestern U.S. exposition to be held April 1-2 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, will feature a conference program highlighting the latest developments in smart manufacturing and smart mobility. This event will bring together leaders from both areas to explore strategies for collaboration and innovation, fostering growth and new business opportunities in this thriving hub for semiconductor manufacturing. Registration is open.

SEMIEXPO Heartland Inaugural Conference Highlights

The event will be hosted by SEMIEXPO Heartland Honorary Chairman Terry Brewer, Founder and Chairman of Brewer Science.

Keynote Speakers

• CHIPS for America: Dev Palmer, Director, National Advanced Packaging Manufacturing Program
• Governor of Indiana: The Honorable Mike Braun
• Polar Semiconductor: Surya Iyer, President and COO
• Purdue University: Mung Chiang, President
• Robert Bosch Semiconductor: Thorsten Scheer, Regional President Mobility Electronics

Panel Session: Future of Semiconductors in the Midwest

• Indiana Secretary of Commerce: David J. Adams
• Michigan Economic Development Corporation: Quentin Messer Jr, President and CEO
• JobsOhio: J.P. Nauseef, President and CEO

Smart Manufacturing Sessions will share insights on deployment for smart manufacturing tools, technologies, and methods for the assembly, package, and test (APT) areas of semiconductor manufacturing.

• APT Innovations Unleashed
  This session will highlight advancements in chip APT techniques for current and future advanced nodes, mature nodes, and traditional and future packaging approaches. Attendees will discover how these technologies are reshaping the industry and enabling high-performance, low-power chips for applications like 5G, autonomous vehicles, and Internet of Things (IoT​).
• Smart Manufacturing for APT: Data Analytics/AI and Digital Twins
  To ensure the high-quality chips needed for a connected world, testing, yield, and optimization are essential. This session will focus on these considerations and the current state-of-the-art in APT, including wafer testing, assembly, and final packaging.
• Robotics and Automation for APT 
  Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the transformative role that robotics and automation play in semiconductor APT. This session will highlight how cobots and robots are enhancing productivity, reducing costs, improving quality, and implementing predictive maintenance for factory operations. ​
• Future OSAT and APT Factories
  As innovative wafer fabs adopt technologies like digital twins, generative AI, and machine learning, this session will highlight deployment challenges pertaining to security, upskilling talent, and sustainability.​

Smart Mobility Sessions will provide a forum for addressing technical issues and supply chain dynamics related to sensors and mobility challenges. 

• Electric Vehicles and Power Semiconductors Driving Sustainability
  Whether vehicles are hybrid-electric, battery-electric, or fuel-cell powered, different solutions like traditional silicon, IGBTs, SiC, GaN, and other advanced materials come into play. This session will explore these technologies, along with supply chain challenges, market trends, policies, and trade.  
• Chiplets Reshaping the Compute Architecture 
  Some experts see chiplets as a game-changing technology, while others view them as a new marketplace. This session will offer insights from chip makers, automotive manufacturers, suppliers, and market analysts, to put the future of chiplets into perspective.
• Autonomous Vehicles Powered by AI Technology 
  Today’s industry is experiencing both the benefits and challenges of letting computers take the wheel. This session will delve into the essential hardware for computing, sensing, and communication. Presenters will provide an update on autonomous driving technologies, as well as the semiconductors and sensors needed to bridge the gaps.
• MEMS & Sensors, the Indispensable Source for Smart Vehicles
  With over 100 MEMS and sensors on each smart vehicle, these technologies are crucial for safety, sustainability, and convenience. This session will discuss the essential sensors for smart vehicles, their function for IoT, and how evolving specifications and regulations will impact their designs. 

Workforce Development Pavilion

SEMIEXPO Heartland will include SEMI’s signature Workforce Development Pavilion to connect job seekers with employers, provide resume guidance, and offer opportunities for mentorship. The Workforce Development Pavilion will also host “day in the life” sessions, where professionals will share their career experiences in the semiconductor industry. The pavilion is free for students, recent graduates, and U.S. military members. 

View the full SEMIEXPO Heartland 2025 agenda for updates on speakers and to learn more.

For press interested in attending SEMIEXPO Heartland 2025, please contact Sherrie Gutierrez at [email protected]. 

SEMIEXPO Heartland was developed in partnership with the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, the Applied Research Institute, Purdue University, and Visit Indy.

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.  

About Indiana Economic Development Corporation

The Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) is part of the broader State of Indiana’s Commerce Office created by Governor Mike Braun and is charged with growing the state economy, driving economic development, and helping businesses launch, grow and locate in the state. Governed by a board of directors chaired by Governor Mike Braun, the IEDC manages many initiatives, including workforce development, innovation and entrepreneurship resources, public infrastructure assistance and talent attraction and retention. For more information about the IEDC, visit iedc.in.gov. 

About Applied Research Institute (ARI)

Applied Research Institute (ARI) is a non-partisan leader in technology innovation and strategy. As a neutral, third-party innovation ecosystem orchestrator, ARI collaborates with cross-sectional partners from state and federal government, industry, and academia, across a wide spectrum of technology focus areas. We specialize in creating robust ecosystems, facilitating partnerships, and managing complex technology projects from start to finish – all with the goal of transforming ideas into game-changing results.

About Purdue University

Purdue University is known for its excellence, scale, and impact in semiconductor education and research. Purdue leads the 33-university SCALE network, which is developing a semiconductor workforce for the defense sector. Purdue’s Semiconductor Degrees Program, guided by 40 senior semiconductor leaders, is developing the semiconductor workforce for the commercial sector. A strong, critical mass of researchers spans the full stack of semiconductors R&D, from materials and devices, to circuits, systems, architecture, and advanced packaging integration. Led by the Atalla Institute for Advanced System Integration and Packaging, the Birck Nanotechnology Center, the Center for Secure Microelectronics Ecosystems, the Institute for CHIPS and AI, and supported by the nanoHUB infrastructure for data services and AI, Purdue plays an active role in many national R&D programs.

Visit Indy

Indy’s convention and visitor’s bureau enhances the quality of life in Indianapolis by optimizing visitor-related economic impact. As an unprecedented level of cooperation between business and government boosts Indianapolis to a completely new level, they’re reveling in the opportunity to show our city off to SEMI and the semiconductor industry community. 

SEMI Contact

Sherrie Gutierrez/SEMI Corporate
Phone: 1.831.889.3800
Email: [email protected]  

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MILPITAS, Calif. – February 28, 2025 – The SEMI Semiconductor Manufacturing Cybersecurity Consortium (SMCC), in partnership with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), advanced a semiconductor industry community profile for NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 (CSF 2.0), opening it for public commentary. Originally announced in September of 2024, the community profile will provide a strategic cybersecurity roadmap specific to semiconductor manufacturing, focused on bolstering the industry’s resilience to cybersecurity threats.

The commentary period runs from February 27 through April 14, 2025, with a public workshop to review comments and plan the next steps to follow on March 13, 2025. NIST and SMCC request feedback from stakeholders interested in securing the semiconductor supply chain including cybersecurity professionals, equipment manufacturers, engineers, architects, operations professionals, representatives from fabs, fabless companies, and other semiconductor or electronic system providers.

NIST is planning to release the final draft of the profile in Q3 of fiscal year 2025. To review and comment, visit the National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) website and join the Community of Interest to receive updates on the profile. 

“Society’s reliance on electronic devices demands quality and security as the industry grows closer to reaching $1 trillion in annual revenue,” said Melissa Grupen-Shemansky, Ph.D., CTO and Vice President of Technology Communities at SEMI. “This collaboration between NIST and SEMI member companies is helping to foster cybersecurity resilience within the industry, while serving the technology needs of the public.” 

“NIST, in collaboration with industry leaders and government agencies, has developed and is releasing a comprehensive framework designed to safeguard semiconductor manufacturing from emerging threats and vulnerabilities,” said Sanjay Rekhi, group leader of the Security Components and Mechanisms Group at NIST. “This initiative is part of a broader, multi-year effort to strengthen the security of critical infrastructure, with a particular focus on the security of semiconductors and their supply chain.”

In support of the 2023 National Cybersecurity Strategy’s strategic objective to secure global supply chains for information, communications and operational technology products and services, the White House Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD) included a Cybersecurity Framework Profile as part of initiative 5.5.5 in the National Cybersecurity Strategy Implementation Plan Version 2. SMCC recognized the need for a cybersecurity community profile specific to semiconductor manufacturing and assigned a working group (WG4) to develop one with the federal government. WG4 authors of the profile include representatives from Advanced Energy Industries, Applied Materials, ASML, IBM, Intel, PEER Group, Texas Instruments, Tokyo Electron Limited and TxOne Networks.

“This community profile is demonstrating the power of collaboration to solve complex challenges spanning the semiconductor supply chain,” said Doug Suerich, Director of Marketing for PEER Group and SMCC governing council member. “Thanks to committed resources from NIST, the efforts of our collaborators, SEMI’s strong leadership, and SMCC’s dedicated governing council, we can strengthen the resilience of our industry.” 

“As the semiconductor industry continues its evolution, the adoption of NIST semiconductor profile can help address the industry’s growing cybersecurity challenges,” said Raj Potturi, Senior Director Information Security & Risk Management for Applied Materials, and SMCC WG4 Co-chair. “As the first community profile developed from scratch under initiative 5.5.5, its creation validates the importance of the semiconductor industry and the need to keep it safe from cyberattacks.”

“The next step is to promote broad adoption of this NIST CSF 2.0 Community Profile to reduce cybersecurity risks for the semiconductor manufacturers,” said Daniel Pletea, SMCC WG4 Co-chair. “This will be achieved by creating an implementation guide through a similar NIST and SEMI collaboration.”

SMCC will provide cybersecurity recommendations for semiconductor manufacturing equipment, information on implementation, and updates on the development of the community profile. For more information, visit the project webpage or contact [email protected].

About SMCC 

The Semiconductor Manufacturing Cybersecurity Consortium (SMCC) is a SEMI technology community founded in 2024 to develop and promote a standard based, semiconductor industry wide approach to improve cybersecurity and accelerate implementation of actionable solutions. The vision of SMCC is to strengthen cyber resilience and protection of the global semiconductor supply chain against evolving threats. SMCC’s reach extends all over the world and enables our members to connect and collaborate on specific cybersecurity issues and challenges affecting different regions. It focuses on important cybersecurity issues and seeks to find solutions that will benefit the entire industry. 

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.  

About NIST 

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) was founded in 1901 and is now part of the U.S. Department of Commerce. NIST is one of the nation's oldest physical science laboratories. Congress established the agency to remove a major challenge to U.S. industrial competitiveness at the time — a second-rate measurement infrastructure that lagged behind the capabilities of the United Kingdom, Germany and other economic rivals.  

 The National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) under NIST is a collaborative hub where industry organizations, government agencies, and academic institutions work together to address businesses’ most pressing cybersecurity challenges. This public-private partnership enables the creation of practical cybersecurity solutions for specific industries or broad, cross-sector technology challenges. Working with technology partners — from Fortune 50 market leaders to smaller companies specializing in IT security — the NCCoE develops modular, easily adaptable example cybersecurity solutions demonstrating how to apply standards and best practices using commercially available technology. 

Association Contact 

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

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MILPITAS, Calif. – February 11, 2025 – With advanced materials as a critical enabler of semiconductor growth applications, the Strategic Materials Conference (SMC) 2025 will gather top executives and technology leaders from the semiconductor manufacturing industry for exclusive insights into the latest advancements in materials innovation. The event has shifted from its usual Fall schedule and will now take place on June 23-25, 2025 at Hayes Mansion in San Jose, California. Registration is open.

SMC is the industry’s premier event focused on drivers of advanced materials, highlighting opportunities for key materials across the electronics supply chain in growth markets including computing and data storage, wireless communication, automotive, consumer and industrial electronics.

Themed The New Era of Materials Innovation, SMC 2025 will feature the following key sessions:

• Advanced Packaging, Materials Integration & Challenges
• Market Geopolitical and Economic Trends
• Materials Innovation Enabled by AI
• Materials in Next Generation Memory Devices
• Next Generation FETs – Logic Devices + Integration
• SEMI PFAS Update
• Executive Panel: End User Requirements

The event will include two exclusive networking sessions, providing attendees with opportunities to reconnect with industry peers and forge new connections with like-minded professionals focused on materials innovation.

View the full SMC 2025 agenda and register.

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

Sherrie Gutierrez/SEMI 
Phone: 1.831.889.3800 
Email: [email protected]

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MILPITAS, Calif. — February 13, 2025 — In the second half of 2024, worldwide silicon wafer demand started to recover from the industry downcycle seen in 2023, the SEMI Silicon Manufacturers Group (SMG) reported in its year-end analysis of the silicon wafer industry. Worldwide silicon wafer shipments in 2024 decreased 2.7% to 12,266 million square inches while wafer revenue contracted 6.5% to $11.5 billion over the same period. 

In 2024, a broad-based inventory correction was slower due to the weak end demand from the higher volume segments impacting fab utilization rates and wafer shipments to specific applications. The recovery is expected to continue into 2025 with stronger improvements toward the second half of the year.

"Generative AI and new data-center construction has been a driver for the most advanced foundry and memory devices such as High Bandwidth Memory (HBM), but most other end markets are still recovering from excess inventory,” said Lee Chungwei (李崇偉), Chairman of SEMI SMG and Vice President and Chief Auditor at GlobalWafers. “As noted by many customers in their earnings statements, the industrial semiconductor market is still in a strong inventory correction, and this has impacted silicon wafer shipments worldwide.”

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, produced in diameters of up to 300 mm, serve as the substrate material on which most semiconductor devices, or chips, 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.

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Sherrie Gutierrez/SEMI
Phone: 1.831.889.3800 
Email: [email protected] 

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MILPITAS, Calif. — February 6, 2025 — SEMI today announced the election of a new member to the SEMI North America Advisory Board (NAAB), Dr. Vikram Singh, Vice President and General Manager, LDLS at Energetiq Technology, a Hamamatsu subsidiary and leader in advanced light source solutions for critical applications.

The Board appointment took effect on January 14, 2025. Members serve a three-year term. The principal advocate for member companies located in North America, the NAAB provides guidance on SEMI Americas programs designed to advance their business interests and address significant challenges in the electronics manufacturing and design supply chain. 

“The SEMI North America Advisory Board warmly welcomes Vikram Singh as its newest member,” said Joe Stockunas, President of SEMI Americas. “Dr. Singh has an extensive background in delivering plasma and thermal process technologies to market with over 25 years of technical, business, and operations experience in the semiconductor equipment industry. Drawing on his expertise and tenure at multiple SEMI member companies, he will be instrumental in shaping the Board’s initiatives to help member companies tackle the semiconductor industry’s toughest challenges and unlock new opportunities for growth and innovation.”

Prior to joining Energetiq, Dr. Singh worked at Lam Research and Applied Materials in various roles with progressing responsibilities, with his last two roles being executive positions responsible for new product development and technology supply chain. Dr. Singh received his Bachelor of Technology with honors from the Indian Institute of Technology. He holds M.S. and PhD degrees in chemical engineering from Texas Tech University, where his research focused on plasma processing and process control in semiconductors. Dr. Singh also holds 10 issued patents and has authored multiple major technical publications.

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

Sherrie Gutierrez/SEMI Corporate
Phone: 1.831.889.3800
Email: [email protected] 

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MILPITAS, Calif. — January 28, 2025 — SEMI today announced that Sunny Stalnaker of ASML has won the 2025 SEMI Sales and Marketing Excellence Award, inspired by Bob Graham. As the 23rd recipient, Stalnaker will be honored for her role in facilitating the landmark 2012 extreme ultraviolet lithography (EUV) Customer Co-Investment Program between ASML, TSMC, Intel, and Samsung that funded the commercialization of the technology. The award will be presented during SEMICON Korea 2025, taking place February 19-21 at COEX in Seoul. 

After decades of shrinking transistors, ultraviolet lasers could no longer print circuit patterns fine enough to satisfy the semiconductor industry’s needs. To achieve finer circuits and maintain the integrity of Moore’s Law, EUV lithography became the most viable option. Stalnaker’s central role in bringing together direct competitors made the Customer Co-Investment Program possible. Without her efforts, EUV development would have likely stalled, preventing smarter, cheaper, and more efficient consumer electronics. 

“Sunny Stalnaker’s contributions to industrializing EUV lithography extended Moore’s Law and helped to continue the global semiconductor industry’s legacy of enabling the technological advances our world depends on,” said Ajit Manocha, SEMI President and CEO. “SEMI and its membership are honored to recognize Stalnaker for her exceptional leadership and tenacious pursuit of innovation during a pivotal time in our industry’s history.” 

The SEMI Sales and Marketing Excellence Award was inspired by the late Bob Graham, a respected sales and marketing leader who was a member of the founding team of Intel. Graham also helped establish industry-leading companies such as Applied Materials and Novellus Systems (now Lam Research). The award was developed to honor individuals for the creation and/or implementation of marketing programs that enhance customer satisfaction and further the growth of the semiconductor equipment and materials industry.

The award is making its return following a six-year hiatus brought on by COVID-19. Eligible candidates are nominated by their industry peers and selected after due diligence by the SEMI Sales and Marketing Excellence Award Committee. 

Previous recipients of this award include: Mitsunobu Koshiba (2019), Luc Van den hove (2018), Toshio Maruyama (2017), Jim Bowen (2016), Terry (Tetsuro) Higashi (2015), Winfried Kaiser (2014), Joung Cho (JC) Kim (2013), G. Dan Hutcheson (2012), Franz Janker (2011), Martin van den Brink (2010), Peter Hanley (2009), Richard Hong (2008), Richard E. Dyck (2007), Aubrey (Bill) C. Tobey (2006), Archie Hwang (2005), Edward Braun (2004), Shigeru (Steve) Nakayama (2003), Jerry Hutcheson and Ed Segal (2002), Jim Healy and Barry Rapozo (2001), and Art Zafiropoulo (2000).

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 Corporate
Phone: 1.408.943.7870
Email: [email protected] 

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HALF MOON BAY, Calif. – January 13, 2025 – Industry Strategy Symposium (ISS) 2025 sessions open today gathering semiconductor industry executives for analysis of growth projections and pivotal business trends for the year ahead. Hosted by SEMI, the symposium program runs through January 15 at the Ritz-Carlton in Half Moon Bay, Calif., examining emerging opportunities and potential headwinds in presentations and collaborative discussions with industry stakeholders, government leaders, and research institutions. 

Themed Ready, Set, Ramp!, ISS 2025 spotlights the impact of Artificial Intelligence on the semiconductor ecosystem in its exploration of economic trends, market drivers, geopolitics, workforce development, sustainable practices and technology innovations propelling the industry forward on its path toward $1 trillion in global revenue. 

“The ISS 2025 program is geared toward arming semiconductor industry executives with insights to capitalize on the momentum and growth over the past year,” said Joe Stockunas, president of SEMI Americas. “With rapid growth comes added complexity, particularly facing increasingly unpredictable challenges, underscoring the importance of collaboration and learning from each other as we advance closer to our industry’s $1 trillion revenue milestone.”

Central themes for ISS 2025 include: 

• Allocating resources for large-scale, industry ramp up 
• Setting the stage for record-breaking highs in semiconductor revenue and Wafer Fabrication Equipment (WFE) investments 
• Preparing for a new industrial revolution driven by accelerated computing 
• Fostering industry-wide, collaborative partnerships 

ISS 2025 Highlights

Keynote Speakers 

• AMD: Ramine Roane, Corporate Vice President of AI
• Applied Materials: Prabu Raja, Ph.D., President of Semiconductor Products Group
• KLA: Oreste Donzella, Executive Vice President of Electronics, Packaging and Components (EPC) Group
• TSMC: Kevin Zhang, Ph.D., Senior Vice President of Business Development & Global Sales and Deputy Co-COO
• Former U.S. Secretary of Commerce: The Honorable Wilbur Ross

Day 1 Sessions – Monday, January 13

• Economic Trends: David Doyle, Macquarie Group; John Hamre, Center for Strategic & International Studies; Mario Morales, IDC; Bob Johnson, Gartner, Mark Thirsk, Linx Consulting 
• Market Drivers: Bernard Kress, Google; Willem Kools, MilliporeSigma, Paul Rheinheimer, Wolfspeed; Guttorm Aase and Chris Musso, McKinsey & Company

Day 2 Sessions – Tuesday, January 14

• Technology Trends and Updates: Scotten Jones, TechInsights; Rahul Manepalli, Intel; Greet Storms, ASML
• Packaging Panel: Meeting the Demands of Scaling – Is Hybrid Bonding the Answer? 
  • Rajit Seahra, AMD
  • Manish Ranjan, Applied Materials
  • Akshay Singh, Micron Technology
  • Ming Zhang, PDF Solutions
  • Moderated by Jan Vardaman, TechSearch International 
• Artificial Intelligence and the Semiconductor Ecosystem – Rajit Seahra, AMD; Ali Arsanjani, Google Cloud; Alyson Freeman, Dell Technologies
• Meeting Demands for Ramp – Kevin Hoggatt, Intel; Henry Marcil, McKinsey & Company; Herbert Blaschitz, Exyte; Jeong Kee Kim, World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization (WeGO)

Day 3 Session – Wednesday, January 15

• Bulls and Bears Panel
  • Stacy Rasgon, Bernstein Research
  • Atif Malik, Citigroup
  • Krish Sankar, TD Cowen
  • Moderated by Lucia Greenblatt, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) 

For more conference programming, view the full ISS 2025 agenda. 

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.  

Contact Information:

Sherrie Gutierrez / SEMI Corporate 
Phone: +1 831 889 3800 
Email: [email protected] 

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