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Paving The Way To Chiplets – SemiEngineering

Apr 27, 2022 | SemiEngineering

Different interconnect standards and packaging options being readied for mass chiplet adoption. The post Paving The Way To Chiplets appeared first on Semiconductor Engineering.

A Conversation about The Semiconductor Sustainability Challenge

Apr 23, 2022 | 3D InCites Podcast

The semiconductor industry’s role in creating a sustainable world continues to be one of the hottest topics of discussion. At the SEMI Industry Strategy Symposium 2022, almost every presentation addressed the issue in one form or another. In this episode, Françoise speaks with Marshall Chase, director of sustainability at Micron. Marshall’s entire presentation at ISS […]

SEMI ISS 2022: A Conversation about The Ukrainian Neon Gas Shortage

Apr 14, 2022 | 3D InCites Podcast

SEMI’s annual Industry Strategy Symposium (ISS) took place April 4-7, 2022 at the Riz Carlton resort in Half Moon Bay, CA. The event usually takes place in January, but due to Omicron, was postponed at the last minute and rescheduled to April. This annual event is where industry leaders gather for mission-critical discussions that the […]

Intel Looks for Growth – iMicronews

Apr 14, 2022 | I-Micronews

The current semiconductor growth trend does not resemble those that came before. Taking stock of the past cycles, at Yole Développement (Yole) we see a common theme: a certain application finds its place in society, and the OEMs and major semiconductor companies race to fill the massive, growing demand. The winners are those OEMs that […]

Veeco Releases ESG Goals for 2022 and Beyond – Semiconductor Today

Apr 07, 2022 | Semiconductor Today

Epitaxial deposition and process equipment maker Veeco Instruments Inc of Plainview, NY, USA has unveiled its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) goals for 2022 and beyond, showcasing its on-going commitment to corporate social responsibility. Based on feedback received from the company’s stakeholders and results of its 2021 materiality assessment, the goals relate to climate change, […]

Slowdown, But No Correction – SemiEngineering

Apr 07, 2022 | SemiEngineering

Materials supply chain still bumpy and consumer buying has peaked for now, but growth continues. The post Slowdown, But No Correction appeared first on Semiconductor Engineering.

A Conversation about the New Vision for IMAPS

Apr 07, 2022 | 3D InCites Podcast

In 2021, there was a changing of the guard at the International Microelectronics and Packaging Society. In this episode, Françoise speaks with new IMAPS President, Beth Keser, and President-elect Erica Folk, about their vision for IMAPS going forward. Beth and Erica provide details on three major initiatives: One is to create awareness in the US […]

Members Spotlight: Conversations from IMAPS DPC 2022

Mar 31, 2022 | 3D InCites Podcast

In addition to our 3D InCites Award Winners, we caught up with some of our members who had news and stories to share at IMAPS DPC, March 8-10, 2022. In this episode, Françoise speaks with Bob Connor, of member company X-Celeprint, about the Micro Transfer Process (MTP) a massively parallel pick and place technology that […]

SEMI Wins $1 Million Grant to Create Community College Apprenticeship Program for Microelectronics Industry Workforce Development – Semiconductor Digest

Mar 30, 2022 | Semiconductor Digest

The SEMI Foundation partners with Foothill College, Ignited Education, and Krause Center for Innovation to develop microelectronics career training program. SEMI Wins $1 Million Grant to Create Community College Apprenticeship Program for Microelectronics Industry Workforce Development was posted by Shannon Davis on Semiconductor Digest.

SiC Market, a Multi-billion-dollar Prospect – iMicronews

Mar 30, 2022 | I-Micronews

The SiC market is anticipating incredible growth, with a new wave of capacity expansion and supply chain integration. The market research and strategy consulting company Yole Développement (Yole) has developed a core compound semiconductor expertise with a dedicated team of technology and market experts for more than 20 years. Throughout the year, Yole’s analysts deliver […]

A Conversation about The Status of US Onshoring and the DoD’s SHIP Program

Mar 24, 2022 | 3D InCites Podcast

The topic of the 2022 IMAPs Global Business Council Spring Meeting, co-located with the IMAPS Device Packaging Conference, was Onshoring for the Department of Defense (DoD). Since the last time we visited the Onshoring packaging to the US question, the Chips Act has been passed, and now Congress is trying to decide how to appropriate […]

Patent Trends Foretell Chipmakers’ Fortunes – EE Times

Mar 23, 2022 | EE Times

TSMC has been building the largest and strongest patent portfolio, followed by Samsung, and Intel. Patent quality is a concern for some semiconductor companies, however. The post Patent Trends Foretell Chipmakers’ Fortunes appeared first on EETimes.

Advanced Furnace Technology’s Research Director Wins ‘Women in Innovation’ Award – Semiconductor Today

Mar 23, 2022 | Semiconductor Today

Engineering and materials science company Advanced Furnace Technology Ltd of Cambridge, UK (which provides specialist graphite services such as graphite cleaning, purification and coating) says that its director of research Dr Zoe Tolkien has won £50,000 and a mentoring and support package after being named a winner at the ‘Women in Innovation’ awards of the […]