Nordson Electronics Solutions develops panel-level packaging solution for Powertech Technology, Inc. that achieves yields greater than 99% for underfilling during semiconductor manufacturing
Nordson Electronics Solutions, a global leader in reliable electronics manufacturing technologies, has developed several solutions for panel-level packaging (PLP) during semiconductor manufacturing. In one particular case, Nordson’s customer, Powertech Technology, Inc. (PTI) saw underfill yields improve to greater than 99% as they plan to transition from wafers to panels in their manufacturing operations. For details about this solution developed in late 2024 and 2025, download the case study here: Customer Success: Powertech Technology Inc. (PTI) Advances Panel Level Packaging with Nordson.
PTI, one of the world’s top OSAT (Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test) companies, worked with the Nordson applications team to set up a comprehensive PLP demonstration that achieved high-quality, void-free underfill results at scale, using the industry-leading ASYMTEK Vantage® Series fluid dispensing system, equipped with the ASYMTEK IntelliJet® Jetting system. Nordson’s precision technology mitigated warpage and optimized fluid flow while decreasing cycle time by almost 30%.
PLP offers a path to managing the complexity of larger die sizes and higher-density designs while maintaining manufacturability and cost efficiency as the semiconductor industry transitions from 300-mm wafers to panels. PTI is enabling PLP applications that are designed to meet the semiconductor industry’s growing demands to serve AI, high-performance computing (HPC), and chiplet-based architectures.
Underfill has been pivotal in semiconductor packaging since the adoption of flip-chips in the 1990s. As applications have become more demanding, particularly in high-performance CPUs, GPUs, and advanced architectures like flip-chip and 2.5D/3D ICs, the importance of underfilling to enhance mechanical reliability and thermal performance has grown. Since the beginning, Nordson developed innovations for underfill processes as the industry evolved from PC board, substrate, wafer, and now panel applications.
Nordson’s distributor, Jetinn Global Equipment Ltd., supported the advancements discussed in this case study by investing in demonstration equipment and providing expert technical support.
Are We There Yet? Metrology and Inspection for Angstrom-Level Manufacturing
In the semiconductor industry where we routinely pattern sub-wavelength structures and require atomic-layer precision in our manufacturing processes, it’s easy to assume that we can simply measure everything we’re doing and all the structures we create. In reality, though, metrology and inspection have the challenging task of not just keeping up with device technology but staying far enough ahead that we can actually “see” our results and confirm the progress we’re making.
In this webinar, co-hosted with the Electronics business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany; we will explore the metrology and inspection space to learn more about technological advances driving this vital segment of semiconductor manufacturing.
The webinar will feature presentations by Eric Beyne, PhD, Senior Fellow, VP R&D and Director of 3D System Integration Program for imec, and Dario Alliata, PhD, Senior Application Director for Metrology & Inspection at the Electronics business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany.
Following the presentations, an interactive Q&A segment will allow attendees a chance to deepen their understanding of how materials innovation and advanced metrology intersect at the leading edge of manufacturing.
Join us to engage with peers and pioneers working at the forefront of materials science and semiconductor innovation!
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Dario Alliata, PhD
Senior Director of Applications
The Electronics business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
The Role & the Challenge of Metrology and Inspection in Advanced Packaging of AI Chips
The massive adoption of social networking and artificial intelligence has pushed the semiconductor industry to develop devices capable of supporting the required infrastructures. Increasingly powerful computer process units (CPU) are used to allow data centers to process trillions of information exchanges, while faster graphic process units (GPU) enable virtual and assisted reality.
Cost leveraging is now reachable with the integration of multiple dies in the same package, each one fabricated to handle specific functionalities with the most cost-effective technology node, which is a form of heterogeneous integration. This session highlights some examples of metrology and inspection solutions aimed at securing the manufacturability of devices for High Computing Power fundamental for AI applications. More in detail, it explores the challenge of the fabrication of chip-to-chip interconnections that are key for the heterogeneous integration of active components with vertical stacking like DRAM for High Bandwidth memories, where process tolerances are increasingly narrow and conditions to measure more and more extremes.
Biography
Dr. Dario Alliata joined Unity-SC, now part of the Electronics business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany in the U.S. and Canada. In 2016 as product manager and is now Sr. Director of Applications with focus on Advanced packaging and Specialty substrates & devices.
He worked in the semiconductor industry for more than 25 years, initially in R&D centers and later in equipment makers. He spent his entire career developing process control solutions for securing the manufacturing chain in the semiconductor industry.
He received a MD in Physics from the University of Milan (Italy) and hold a Ph.D. in Physics & Chemistry from the University of Berne (Switzerland).
Eric Beyne, PhD
VP R&D / Program Director 3D System Integration Program / Senior Fellow
imec
Sub-Micron Pitch Scaling of Hybrid Bond Interconnects: Metrology Challenges
Advanced 3D integration technology will increasingly rely on hybrid bonding technology for both wafer-to-wafer and die-to-wafer bonding. This allows for micrometer and sub-micrometer pitch interconnects, resulting in very high 3D interconnect densities, compatible with the back-end-of -line interconnect layers of active logic and memory die. The results are “seamlessly” interconnected die. Off-chip interconnects become equivalent (or better) than on-chip interconnects.
These great system-level benefits however come at some challenges. Small overlay errors or surface imperfections can prevent defects, resulting in yield loss. Critical process, steps, such as CMP, wafer dicing and surface cleaning steps, need to be monitored with higher accuracy to maintain a good process. New parameters, such as wafer shape, distortion, surface profile slopes, and copper pad recess levels need to be measured and continuously monitored. This poses significant challenges to metrology related to hybrid bonding. The presentation will highlight these needs and show some practical solutions.
Biography
Eric Beyne obtained a degree in electrical engineering in 1983 and the Ph.D. in Applied Sciences in 1990, both from the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium. Since 1986 he has been with IMEC in Leuven, Belgium where he has worked on advanced packaging and interconnect technologies. Currently, he is imec senior fellow, VP R&D and program director of imec’s 3D System Integration program.
Michael Weigand
Senior Application Manager
Brewer Science
Moderator
Biography
I'm a seasoned Senior Application Manager at Brewer Science with over two decades of experience in Semiconductor industry. I lead application teams at Brewer Science Inc, focusing on advanced materials for the semiconductor industry. With a background in Material Science, I enjoy tackling technical challenges, from optimizing critical processes to finding creative ways to characterize materials.
Sponsored by the Electronics business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Are We There Yet? Metrology and Inspection for Angstrom-Level Manufacturing
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As world leaders act to secure access to these minerals, companies come under pressure to follow due diligence guidelines to promote ethical sourcing of these materials for their supply chains. Regulations such as the US Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Section 1502), EU Regulation 2017/821 and the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive require companies to trace materials through their supply chains and report to the public about their use of conflict minerals.
Several industry associations, including the Responsible Business Alliance’s Responsible Minerals Initiative, were created to help companies with their due diligence efforts. Reports such as those issued by the US Government Accountability Office on Conflict Minerals offer insights into the efficacy of these regulations and suggest improved approaches for industry engagement.
The SEMI Responsible Supply Chain (RSC) working group was recently formed to host discussions on these topics. This webinar will provide insights from speakers Jennifer Peyser, Responsible Business Alliance Senior Vice President of Responsible Sourcing, and Kimberly Gianopoulos, Managing Director for the International Affairs and Trade team at the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO).
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Welcome and Introductions of RSC working group
Dr. Harrison is a MEMS Engineer with AMFitzgerald & Associates, a design firm located in the Bay Area California. She has a doctoral degree in mechanical engineering from Stanford University, and has worked as a designer and process engineer in the semiconductor industry for 10 years. She was nominated as a 2022 MEMS & Sensors Industry Group Emerging Leader. As a founding member and leader of the SEMI Responsible Supply Chain Working Group, she hopes to bring SEMI members together to discuss solutions to human rights issues in the semiconductor supply chain.
Conflict Minerals Supply Chain Overview
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Kimberly Gianopoulos
Managing Director for the International Affairs and Trade
U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO)
Report Review
Director Gianopoulos oversees a 140-person team that reviews a wide variety of federal government oversight issues, including International Security Assistance, Bilateral and Multilateral Foreign Assistance, International Trade and Finance, and U.S. Diplomatic Presence and Management. She serves as a facilitator in GAO’s Learning Center and participates in recruiting activities. Ms. Gianopoulos has received several awards, including a Distinguished Service Award, a Meritorious Service Award, a Client Service Award, and several Results Through Teamwork awards. Ms. Gianopoulos earned a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and a Master’s degree in Public Analysis and Administration from the State University of New York at Binghamton. She is a Certified Government Financial Manager and a member of Pi Alpha Alpha, the Global Honor Society for Public Affairs and Administration.
Jennifer Peyser
Executive Director
Responsible Minerals Initiative
RMI Activity Overview
“The RMI supports over 500 downstream, midstream, and upstream member companies with a suite of due diligence standards and tools, data, guidance, training, and other resources for global responsible sourcing and regulatory compliance. Our facility and supply chain due diligence standards are rooted in longstanding international norms while reflecting emerging corporate and stakeholder priorities for regulatory compliance, managing sustainability risks and impacts, and fostering responsible mineral supply chains.”
Critical Minerals, Due Diligence and the Semiconductor Supply Chain
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In this engaging two-hour Masterclass organized by SEMI, we explore the groundbreaking role of magnetic materials, particularly magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs), in biomedical fields. The session commences with an in-depth review of the physics and synthesis of MNPs, including comprehensive discussions on fundamental theories, synthesis methods, and advanced MNP surface functionalization strategies. Attendees will gain insights into the characterization techniques used to analyze the physicochemical properties of MNPs.
The Masterclass transitions to the applications of MNPs in therapeutic and diagnostic contexts. We will review cutting-edge MNP-based therapies, such as magnetic hyperthermia therapy, targeted drug and gene delivery, and magnetic neurostimulation. In addition, we will discuss various MNP-based diagnostic techniques, including magnetoresistive (MR) sensing, nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), magnetic particle spectroscopy (MPS), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and magnetic particle imaging (MPI). A critical focus of this Masterclass will be on safety and biocompatibility issues associated with the use of MNPs in vivo, examining the toxicity of MNPs, immune responses, and their circulation time in the human body.
The latter part of the session will introduce participants to the innovative field of micromagnetic neural stimulation, an infant yet extremely promising field. We will delve into the design and efficacy of micromagnetic devices, such as the Magnetic Pen (MagPen) and Magnetic Patch (MagPatch) Array, which utilize micrometer-sized coils (μcoils) for targeted neural activation. This is particularly for patients with spinal cord injuries (SCI) and for reducing opioid dependency, with insights drawn from current research supported by the NIH Blueprint Medtech Program. By the end of the Masterclass, attendees will have a comprehensive understanding of the potential clinical applications of MNPs and MEMs-based micromagnetic neurostimulators.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Dr. Renata Saha, Senior Scientist, Dupont
Dr. Renata Saha is a Senior Scientist at DuPont located in Wilmington, DE. She holds a PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, which she earned in August 2023. Her undergraduate degree in Electronics & Communication Engineering was obtained from the National Institute of Technology in Durgapur, India. During the summer of 2017, she was an undergraduate research intern at Conseil européen pour la Recherche Nucléaire (CERN), located in Geneva, Switzerland working on the ALICE experiment upgrade.
Dr. Saha is the recipient of 3-year College of Science & Engineering Fellowship, Women in Technology Scholarship 2021-2022 from Cadence Design Systems, and the Graduate Neuromodulation Research Fellowship 2022-2023 from MnDRIVE. She was also elected an iREDEFINE Fellow in 2022 by ECEDHA and was named a Rising Star in EECS. She has published over 30 journal articles, 3 US patents, and 2 book chapters.
Her expertise and research interests involve designing and developing microelectromechanical systems (MEMs) devices for neuromodulation and cardiovascular monitoring, characterizing magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) for potential biomarkers. Outside of her research and work, Dr. Saha is trained in Indian classical dance form, Odissi, and enjoys performing and choreographing the art form.
In this two-hour Masterclass, Dupont Senior Scientist Renata Saha delves into the biomedical applications of magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs), covering their manufacturing, functionalization as well as therapeutic and diagnostic uses including safety considerations such as biocompatability and toxicology.
Innovations in Magnetic Materials: Application in Biomedical Engineering
Flexible Electronics Master Class #26
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TRI and Bosch Partner on AI Solution for MEMS Packaging
Test Research, Inc. (TWSE: 3030), the leading test and inspection systems provider for the electronics manufacturing industry, is proud to announce its successful partnership with Bosch in the development of an AI visual check solution for MEMS packaging.
Bosch has recognized TRI's valuable contribution to their success in MEMS packaging in 2025 with a Certificate of Appreciation. The certificate acknowledges the successful completion of the AI visual check for MEMS packaging, highlighting the strong cooperation and partnership between the two companies.
This collaboration demonstrates TRI's expertise in AI-driven inspection solutions and its commitment to providing valuable solutions for the electronics manufacturing industry. TRI's AI-powered solutions include the AI Defect Detection, AI Smart Programming, AI Verify Host, AI training tool, AI Station, and more.
TRI (TWSE: 3030), offers the most robust product portfolio in the industry for Automatic Test and Inspection solutions. Learn more at http://www.tri.com.tw. For sales and service information, please write to us at [email protected] or call +886-2-2832 8918.
Stanton Chase Welcomes Sundar Rajan Ramalingam as Partner in the Semiconductor Practice
Stanton Chase is pleased to announce that Sundar Rajan Ramalingam has joined the firm as a Partner in North America. His addition strengthens the firm's executive search and leadership consulting capabilities for the semiconductor sector at a time of rapid transformation.
Sundar brings nearly three decades of leadership experience across manufacturing and global technology sectors. He has scaled a multi-billion-dollar global engineering division and supported the growth of several Global Capability Centers (GCCs). Within the semiconductor ecosystem, he has played a pivotal role in building and advising leadership teams across chip design, chip-to-cloud platforms, semiconductor fabs, and foundry operations.
This deep operational and strategic background gives Sundar a unique perspective on the evolving talent needs of semiconductor organizations.
"The semiconductor industry is entering a pivotal era—what I call a 'perfect leadership storm'—driven by generative AI, strategic autonomy imperatives, and breakthroughs like 3nm and advanced packaging," said Sundar. "While these trends are accelerating innovation, the industry also faces a growing talent gap. Companies need capable leaders who can navigate complexity, scale innovation, and build resilient teams. I plan to use my experience in technology and manufacturing to help semiconductor companies find executives who deliver results and foster sustainable growth."
Sundar's career spans both strategic HR leadership and general management with P&L responsibility, offering clients a rare blend of technical insight and leadership development expertise.
"Sundar fits well with our North American team and fills a specific need in our practice," said Mickey Matthews, Managing Director at Stanton Chase in North America and Chair of the Governance Committee. "His time working across borders gives him a genuine understanding of how global teams function. Blending this multicultural understanding with Sundar's deep technology products and services vertical expertise matters a lot to the clients we serve and specifically in the semiconductor space."
Jan-Bart Smits, Managing Partner at Stanton Chase Amsterdam and Global Sector Leader for Semiconductors, added: "Sundar joins us when the semiconductor industry sits at a turning point. Firms in this sector are looking for something different in their executives—people who understand both market forces and engineering details. Sundar knows this world and will further enhance our ability to serve chip makers and their suppliers."
As the semiconductor industry moves into a new chapter—marked by AI-driven demand, geopolitical shifts, and the race toward next-gen nodes—Sundar's appointment signals Stanton Chase's commitment to helping clients lead with confidence and clarity.
Sundar holds an MBA from XLRI Jamshedpur (India) and completed executive education programs, including the Chief Human Resource Officer Program at Wharton, University of Pennsylvania.
He will serve clients from Stanton Chase offices in Baltimore and Raleigh, USA, as well as Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Chennai, India—locations near semiconductor business centers.
Stanton Chase ranks among the top global retained executive search firms with more than 76 offices in 45 countries and a worldwide team of senior consultants. Stanton Chase serves clients across multiple industry specialties and places C-suite executives, senior managers, and board members for companies ranging from global corporations to emerging businesses. Stanton Chase belongs to the Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC), adhering to the highest industry standards of professionalism and ethics.
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Join the Leaders of the Semiconductor Climate Consortium Scope 3 Working Group, plus other industry experts, to review the recently released Scope 3 Category 11 GHG Assessment and Guidance for the Semiconductor Value Chain. Compiled with the expert assistance of ERM, with input from all levels of the ecosystem, this document has been designed to align on reporting Scope 3, Category 11, an important step in measuring the impact of reduction efforts across the industry.
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