Guest bloggers from across the supply chain and from various market segments contribute to provide insight on the implications of 3D integration technologies. Industry experts who have something to say are invited to participate.
Empowering the Future: New York’s Semiconductor Industry Surge
In 2024, New York’s semiconductor industry experienced substantial growth, driven by increased funding from both the U.S. government and the expansion of IBM along with other key industry suppliers. As a result of these recent public and private initiatives, the NY CREATES’ Albany NanoTech Complex—the largest non-profit semiconductor R&D facility...
January Member News: Technology Innovation, Strategic partnerships, Expansion and More
January Member News celebrates major developments in semiconductor technology, strategic partnerships, industry expansions, and workforce growth. Companies introduced cutting-edge packaging, process control, and inspection solutions, while various acquisitions strengthened the U.S. semiconductor supply chain. There were various new hiring opportunities across the industry, upcoming conferences, and notable achievements. Innovation and...
Sustainability 101: 2025 and Progress Toward Sustainability Goals
Happy New Year 2025. How are those 2030 sustainability goals coming along? If you committed to 2025 goals, are you on target to reach them this year? If you feel behind, you have plenty of company. Speed and Scale by John Doerr, published in 2021, laid out a plan for...
2024: A Year of Growth and Innovation
2024 was another year of significant growth for Trymax Semiconductor Equipment B.V. This year was marked by several pivotal developments, including the successful ramp-up of our new manufacturing facility, the establishment of a dedicated Quality Department, the expansion of our team with additional Field Service Engineers, and the growing momentum...
December Member News: Celebrating Progress and Achievements
Despite being the holiday season for much of the world, many of our members have made remarkable progress and celebrated many achievements in December. From groundbreaking technological advancements and well-deserved industry awards to strategic collaborations and significant company developments, our members are continuing to lead the way in their fields....
Sustainability 101: How Green is Your Electricity?
Where does the energy come from to power your facilities? Even if your company claims to be 100% renewable energy, you might be surprised to learn that much of your power comes from natural gas or even coal. Keep reading to understand this paradox. Renewable Energy Certificates Just as there...
November 3D InCites Member News: Advancements and Milestones
This month has been full of exciting advancements and milestones for our members. From cutting-edge technological breakthroughs and prestigious award recognitions to innovative partnerships, impactful collaborations, and significant company developments, our members continue to make remarkable strides in their fields. Here’s a closer look at the highlights and achievements they’ve...
Sustainability 101: Let’s Talk Supply Chain
My blog post for November is about supply chains and sustainability. I’ll get to that, but first, I want to get a bit personal. I opened LinkedIn at 6 am Pacific time on November 6 and saw multiple posts from contacts around the world saying, “America, what have you done?”...
The Evolution of Interconnects in Microelectronics Packaging
Semiconductor packaging is a complex and evolving field, involving multiple disciplines. As a microelectronics packaging engineer, I focus on the “interconnect thread” from the chip to the system (Figure 1). To me, packaging is about interconnectivity (essentially). The primary function of packaging is to provide the interconnection from the IC...
From Words to a World of Chips: My Experience with IMAPS and The International Symposium
Recently, I worked on a grant proposal for the International Microelectronics and Packaging Society (IMAPS) Academy, as part of the Department of Commerce’s National Semiconductor Technology Center’s (NIST) workforce development initiative. Through this project, I experienced the semiconductor industry on a personal, first-hand level, working closely with IMAPS staff and...
