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New SEMI Industry Advisory Council to Advance an Agile, Resilient Global Electronics Supply Chain

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023
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MILPITAS, Calif., Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SEMI, the industry association serving the global electronics manufacturing and design supply chain, today announced that members of its Supply Chain Management (SCM) Initiative have formed an Industry Advisory Council (IAC), a group of industry leaders that will guide the initiative in its mission to advance an agile and resilient global electronics supply chain. The Council will develop solutions to help SEMI members better withstand supply chain disruptions and make proactive decisions to protect their businesses and supplier networks.

Key Points: 
  • MILPITAS, Calif., Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SEMI , the industry association serving the global electronics manufacturing and design supply chain, today announced that members of its Supply Chain Management (SCM) Initiative have formed an Industry Advisory Council (IAC), a group of industry leaders that will guide the initiative in its mission to advance an agile and resilient global electronics supply chain.
  • "Industry Advisory Council founding members will immediately begin to define priorities, objectives and strategies for the SEMI Supply Chain Management Initiative that lead to actions aimed at strengthening continuity across the entire value chain and supporting semiconductor industry growth."
  • As part of Industry Advisory Council of the SEMI Supply Chain Management Initiative, we have the ability to collectively reduce the bullwhip effect in our supply chains and mitigate future chip shortages in a sustainable way."
  • "As a strategic partner to the SEMI Supply Chain Management Initiative, Resilinc looks forward to providing a decade's worth of supply chain mapping and risk monitoring data to help advance the Council's mission of creating a more agile and resilient electronics supply chain."

New SEMI Online Learning Platform Delivers Semiconductor Training to Support Workforce Development for Industry Growth

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023
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MILPITAS, Calif., Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Taking aim at narrowing the global semiconductor industry talent gap, SEMI today announced a new online learning platform designed to support industry efforts to train and upskill employees and help incoming talent establish their careers. The new SEMI University™ platform launches with more than 360 courses created for the industry, providing an easy-to-use online semiconductor training program for employees ranging from recently hired facility operators to experienced technicians, engineers and non-technical staff.

Key Points: 
  • MILPITAS, Calif., Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Taking aim at narrowing the global semiconductor industry talent gap, SEMI today announced a new online learning platform designed to support industry efforts to train and upskill employees and help incoming talent establish their careers.
  • The new SEMI University ™ platform launches with more than 360 courses created for the industry, providing an easy-to-use online semiconductor training program for employees ranging from recently hired facility operators to experienced technicians, engineers and non-technical staff.
  • SEMI University offers semiconductor courses on front-end and back-end manufacturing operations, principles of chip design and workplace safety.
  • The new SEMI University platform will help industry newcomers contribute quickly and complement companies' efforts to aid current employees of various levels in advancing their careers.

New SEMI Online Learning Platform Delivers Semiconductor Training to Support Workforce Development for Industry Growth

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Growth, Workforce development, Electronics, Workforce, MEMS, Mentorship, SEMI, Artificial intelligence, Management

MILPITAS, Calif., Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Taking aim at narrowing the global semiconductor industry talent gap, SEMI today announced a new online learning platform designed to support industry efforts to train and upskill employees and help incoming talent establish their careers. The new SEMI University™ platform launches with more than 360 courses created for the industry, providing an easy-to-use online semiconductor training program for employees ranging from recently hired facility operators to experienced technicians, engineers and non-technical staff.

Key Points: 
  • MILPITAS, Calif., Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Taking aim at narrowing the global semiconductor industry talent gap, SEMI today announced a new online learning platform designed to support industry efforts to train and upskill employees and help incoming talent establish their careers.
  • The new SEMI University ™ platform launches with more than 360 courses created for the industry, providing an easy-to-use online semiconductor training program for employees ranging from recently hired facility operators to experienced technicians, engineers and non-technical staff.
  • SEMI University offers semiconductor courses on front-end and back-end manufacturing operations, principles of chip design and workplace safety.
  • The new SEMI University platform will help industry newcomers contribute quickly and complement companies' efforts to aid current employees of various levels in advancing their careers.

Thin Wafer Processing and Dicing Equipment Market to Reach $1.2 billion, Globally, by 2031 at 6.7% CAGR: Allied Market Research

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Monday, February 6, 2023
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PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Allied Market Research published a report, titled, "Thin Wafer Processing and Dicing Equipment Market by Equipment Type (Thinning Equipment and Dicing Equipment), by Application (Memory and Logic Through Silicon Via (TSV), Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS) Devices, Power Devices, CMOS Image Sensors, and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)), by Wafer Size(Less Than 4-inch, 5-inch and 6-inch, 8-inch, and 12-inch): Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2021-2031" According to the report, the global thin wafer processing and dicing equipment industry generated $643.78 million in 2021, and is estimated to reach $1.2 billion by 2031, witnessing a CAGR of 6.7% from 2022 to 2031. The report offers a detailed analysis of changing market trends, top segments, key investment pockets, value chains, regional landscapes, and competitive scenarios.

Key Points: 
  • Disruptions in the supply chain also hampered the manufacturing of thin wafer processing and dicing equipment across the world.
  • By equipment type, the dicing equipment segment garnered the highest share in 2021, holding nearly three-fifths of the global thin wafer processing and dicing equipment market revenue.
  • By wafer size, the 5-inch and 6-inch segment accounted for nearly two-thirds of the global thin wafer processing and dicing equipment market share in 2021, and is projected to retain its dominance by 2031.
  • By region, Asia-Pacific contributed to the highest share in 2021, garnering more than one-third of the global thin wafer processing and dicing equipment market revenue.

Thin Wafer Processing and Dicing Equipment Market to Reach $1.2 billion, Globally, by 2031 at 6.7% CAGR: Allied Market Research

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Monday, February 6, 2023
Semiconductor, South Korea, Memory, Korea, RFID, Electronics, Logic, Silicon, SEMI, Radio-frequency identification, Semiconductor industry, Data, Microelectromechanical systems, TSV, Growth, Investment, Apple, Cloud computing, PDF, MEMS, COVID-19, Borosilicate glass, Video game

PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Allied Market Research published a report, titled, "Thin Wafer Processing and Dicing Equipment Market by Equipment Type (Thinning Equipment and Dicing Equipment), by Application (Memory and Logic Through Silicon Via (TSV), Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS) Devices, Power Devices, CMOS Image Sensors, and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)), by Wafer Size(Less Than 4-inch, 5-inch and 6-inch, 8-inch, and 12-inch): Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2021-2031" According to the report, the global thin wafer processing and dicing equipment industry generated $643.78 million in 2021, and is estimated to reach $1.2 billion by 2031, witnessing a CAGR of 6.7% from 2022 to 2031. The report offers a detailed analysis of changing market trends, top segments, key investment pockets, value chains, regional landscapes, and competitive scenarios.

Key Points: 
  • Disruptions in the supply chain also hampered the manufacturing of thin wafer processing and dicing equipment across the world.
  • By equipment type, the dicing equipment segment garnered the highest share in 2021, holding nearly three-fifths of the global thin wafer processing and dicing equipment market revenue.
  • By wafer size, the 5-inch and 6-inch segment accounted for nearly two-thirds of the global thin wafer processing and dicing equipment market share in 2021, and is projected to retain its dominance by 2031.
  • By region, Asia-Pacific contributed to the highest share in 2021, garnering more than one-third of the global thin wafer processing and dicing equipment market revenue.

Axcelis President and CEO Mary Puma Named International Board Chairperson of SEMI Industry Association

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Thursday, February 2, 2023
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BEVERLY, Mass., Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACLS), a leading supplier of innovative, high-productivity solutions for the semiconductor industry, announced today President and CEO, Mary Puma, has been elected Chairperson of the International Board of Directors of SEMI, the industry association serving the global electronics design and manufacturing supply chain.

Key Points: 
  • BEVERLY, Mass., Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACLS), a leading supplier of innovative, high-productivity solutions for the semiconductor industry, announced today President and CEO, Mary Puma, has been elected Chairperson of the International Board of Directors of SEMI, the industry association serving the global electronics design and manufacturing supply chain.
  • Puma will lead the SEMI International Board of Directors in evolving the association's operations, programs and services worldwide to support the growth of member companies throughout the supply chain.
  • Axcelis President and CEO, Mary Puma, has been elected Chairperson of the International Board of Directors of SEMI.
  • The SEMI board plays an important role in shaping the future of the semiconductor industry and influencing its long-term success.

SEMICON West Makes Two Big Moves - Shifts to October in 2024, Begins Annual Rotation With Phoenix in 2025

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023
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"SEMI is excited to bring SEMICON West to Phoenix, a booming semiconductor manufacturing hub, in October 2025," said Joe Stockunas, president of SEMI Americas, host of the exhibition and conference.

Key Points: 
  • "SEMI is excited to bring SEMICON West to Phoenix, a booming semiconductor manufacturing hub, in October 2025," said Joe Stockunas, president of SEMI Americas, host of the exhibition and conference.
  • "The recent expansion of the semiconductor industry in Phoenix has been transformative," said Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego.
  • Mayor Gallego also thanked the Arizona Commerce Authority, Greater Phoenix Economic Council, Visit Phoenix, and city staff for the collaborative efforts to bring SEMICON West to Phoenix.
  • The event changes do not affect this year's SEMICON West , scheduled for July 11-13 at the Moscone Center.

SEMICON West Makes Two Big Moves - Shifts to October in 2024, Begins Annual Rotation With Phoenix in 2025

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023
CHIPS, Housing, SEMI, Intel, TSMC, Student, Exhibition, Phoenix metropolitan area, ACA, Moscone Center, Arizona State University Downtown Phoenix campus, Electronics, Phoenix Convention Center, Science, Greater Phoenix Economic Council, CHIPS and Science Act, Investment, Maricopa, Research, Semiconductor, Video game, Phoenix, San Francisco Bay Area

"SEMI is excited to bring SEMICON West to Phoenix, a booming semiconductor manufacturing hub, in October 2025," said Joe Stockunas, president of SEMI Americas, host of the exhibition and conference.

Key Points: 
  • "SEMI is excited to bring SEMICON West to Phoenix, a booming semiconductor manufacturing hub, in October 2025," said Joe Stockunas, president of SEMI Americas, host of the exhibition and conference.
  • "The recent expansion of the semiconductor industry in Phoenix has been transformative," said Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego.
  • Mayor Gallego also thanked the Arizona Commerce Authority, Greater Phoenix Economic Council, Visit Phoenix, and city staff for the collaborative efforts to bring SEMICON West to Phoenix.
  • The event changes do not affect this year's SEMICON West , scheduled for July 11-13 at the Moscone Center.

DVCon U.S. 2023 Announces Keynote Speaker

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023
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GAINESVILLE, Fla., Feb. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 2023 Design and Verification Conference and Exhibition United States (DVCon U.S.), sponsored by Accellera Systems Initiative, announced today that Dirk Didascalou, Chief Technology Officer, Siemens Digital Industries, will be the keynote speaker for this year’s conference.

Key Points: 
  • GAINESVILLE, Fla., Feb. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 2023 Design and Verification Conference and Exhibition United States (DVCon U.S.), sponsored by Accellera Systems Initiative, announced today that Dirk Didascalou, Chief Technology Officer, Siemens Digital Industries, will be the keynote speaker for this year’s conference.
  • The in-person event will be held February 27-March 2, 2023 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in San Jose, California.
  • Mr. Didascalou will present, “ What Do Farming, Steel, and Space Have in Common ?” on Tuesday, February 28 from 1:30-2:30pm in the Oak/Fir Ballroom.
  • In addition to the two panels and keynote, including the Accellera-sponsored sessions, there will be 41 paper presentations, 17 poster sessions, four tutorials and 16 workshops throughout the four-day program.

Circuit Scribe Distributes Almost 700 Kits to Over 2,500 Students in Partnership With SEMI Foundation

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Thursday, December 15, 2022
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Together, SEMI Foundation (SEMI) and Circuit Scribe, with the support of sponsors, have been able to provide Circuit Scribe kits to over 2,500 students.

Key Points: 
  • Together, SEMI Foundation (SEMI) and Circuit Scribe, with the support of sponsors, have been able to provide Circuit Scribe kits to over 2,500 students.
  • Electroninks is collaborating with the SEMI Foundation to utilize Circuit Scribe kits in providing experiential, hands-on learning opportunities that help raise awareness of the microelectronics industry in K-12 classrooms.
  • Circuit Scribe recently debuted Circuit Scribe Stickers which can power sticker components like motors, buzzers, switches and blinkers.
  • Circuit Scribe is a line of STEM education kits that provides an innovative way of teaching how electricity and electronics work.