Emerging Technologies, Talent and the Future of Work
A key issue surrounding emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) is their impact on employment and the industry’s workforce. The SEMI Talent Forum, 2-3 May, 2019, in Bristol, UK, will explore new opportunities and challenges of...
2019FLEX Japan to Explore Flexible and Printed Electronics Markets and Innovations
How are flexible electronics impacting the automotive sector? How will medical diagnostics and life sciences be changing with the advent of flexible, conformable electronics? How does space exploration intersect with the continued development of...
SEMI Position on National Industrial Strategy 2030 – Strategic Guidelines for a German and European Industrial Policy
Last month, Germany published its National Industrial Strategy 2030, which sets strategic guidelines for a German and European industrial policy. The Strategy has drawn mixed feedback across Europe and internationally. What all stakeholders agree...
Newly Revised SEMI E135 Standard Helps Semiconductor Fabrication Plants Select the Best RF Generator for Their Application
I recently was part of a group brought together by SEMI to redefine SEMI E135, the standard applied to test methods for determining the transient response of a radio frequency (RF) generator used in RF power delivery systems for semiconductor...
SEMI Shares Views with European Commission on Proposed Revision of EU Machinery Directive
The European Union Machinery Directive aims to both ensure a high level of safety for machinery users and facilitate the free movement of machinery in the EU market. In recent years, the European Commission has reviewed the Directive with any eye...
SEMI Calls on Industry Leaders to Confront Diversity Challenge
My thoughts about diversity are rooted in a couple of core beliefs.
Spotlight on SEMI Women Recognizes Katie Maloney of Edwards Vacuum!
SEMI is excited to recognize Katie Maloney of Edwards Vacuum as the SEMI Spotlight on Women Honoree for Q1 2019!
New SEMI Special Interest Group Focuses on Quality Management to Meet New, Higher Reliability Standards
Technologies promising huge growth such as Artificial intelligence (AI), 5G, machine learning, high-performance computing, and telematics are ratcheting up pressure on semiconductor manufacturers in the race among product makers to accelerate...
SEMI Supports Delay of China Tariffs, Urges Firm Commitments in Trade Negotiations
Yesterday, President Trump extended the deadline for List 3, which would have raised U.S. tariffs on $200 billion worth of goods from China. SEMI welcomes the deadline extension.
SEMI’s New Collaborative Platform: Assessing Emerging Technologies for the Digital World
SEMI has long promoted the industry collaboration that has contributed to the rise of the smart digital world we live in today. A world where data is being generated continuously by systems, gadgets, and sensors around us – often referred to as...
