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The EU Chips Act is nearing implementation and promises to significantly enhance Europe's innovation and competitiveness in the semiconductor sector. Its success hinges on fostering collaboration and investment across the entire value chain. imec, a leading R&D partner for many European companies, plays a crucial role by uniting stakeholders around shared semiconductor roadmaps. This collaboration aims to leverage combined expertise and infrastructure to support Europe’s digital economy. The upcoming event, ITF Chip into the Future, will highlight how the EU Chips Act can benefit the entire semiconductor value chain. Attendees will learn about four pilot lines designed to accelerate research, prototyping, testing, and manufacturing in Europe. Expert presentations will cover key drivers and challenges facing the European semiconductor industry within a global context. Participants can expect insights on how the EU Chips Act can enhance innovation and competitiveness for various industries. The event will also showcase best practices and success stories in developing advanced technologies. A moderated discussion will focus on strategies for bridging the gap from lab to market. Panelists will address access to design tools for SMEs and start-ups, talent development, and building strong partnerships. The forum will gather leading experts and innovators from the semiconductor and ICT sectors, emphasizing the collective importance of collaboration. With the Chips Act's impending rollout, the event presents a vital opportunity to advance semiconductor innovation in Europe. #semiconductor #EU #EUChipsAct #chip #ITF #chipmaking #expo #Europe #digital #economy

Discover the Future of Semiconductors at SEMICON Taiwan 2024! 👉 Registr Now: https://lnkd.in/gj3gikkh SEMICON Taiwan 2024, held from September 4-6 at TaiNEX, Taipei, is a major industry event showcasing Taiwan's semiconductor leadership with over 3,700 booths and 1,100 exhibitors. Anticipating over 85,000 visitors from 56 countries. The event themed “Breaking Limits: Powering the AI Era,” will explore AI-driven innovations and the critical role of semiconductors in AI, advanced packaging, and smart manufacturing.     🌎 Global Showcase: Visitors from 56 Countries, Exhibitors from over 23 Countries, and 12 Country Pavilions, Emphasizing Continuous Global Co-Development At SEMICON Taiwan 2024, we are excited to showcase Country Pavilions from 12 countries including Australia, the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Philippines, Poland, Singapore, the United Kingdom ,and the United States. SEMICON Taiwan 2024 will facilitate cross-regional cooperation and market opportunities, enhancing the global semiconductor ecosystem.     🌟 Diverse Exploration: 16 Theme Pavilions and Innovation Zones  The event will showcase 16 Theme Pavilions and Innovation Zones covering critical topics in the semiconductor industry, including green manufacturing, heterogeneous integration, materials, testing, and workforce development. New pavilions dedicated to AI, Smart Mobility, Wide-bandgap (WBG) power semiconductors, Silicon photonics, and precision machinery will debut, offering deeper insights into emerging technologies.     🔎 Industry Insights: 20+ International Programs Over 20 international programs will focus on major industry trends, featuring forums led by 應用材料公司,日月光,imec,邁威爾科技有限公司,微軟公司,三星電子,SK hynix and 台積電. The Heterogeneous Integration Global Summit 2024 will delve into advanced system integration in the HPC/AI, while the Silicon Photonics Global Summit will highlight advancements in data transmission and optical interconnects.   #SEMICONTaiwan2024 #Semiconductors #AI 

We used the International Semiconductor Executive Summits (ISES) in Taiwan as an opportunity to present our hybrid bonding platform XBC300 Gen2 D2W/W2W to the public for the first time as part of our portfolio. Robert Wanninger, SVP Advanced Backend Solutions at SUSS MicroTec, was on site and provides us with an insight into the event. We asked him three questions: 1️⃣  What was your ISES Taiwan 2024 highlight? → ISES is a gathering of senior executives in semiconductor manufacturing. It is limited to decision makers and decision influencers and offers benefits such as networking with government officials and senior semiconductor manufacturers, identifying opportunities to enter or expand partnerships, learning what the primary market and government are planning for the future of semiconductor manufacturing and more. Taiwan plays an important role in the semiconductor industry, which makes this event an excellent mix of market and technology topics.    2️⃣  What did you talk about most with the other participants?   → About the importance of high-performance computing and advanced packaging for the growth of Artificial Intelligence. 3️⃣  An important part of your presentation ‘State-of-the art solutions for W2W and D2W hybrid bonding’ was dedicated to the XBC300 Gen2 D2W/W2W, our new hybrid bonding all-rounder. How was the expansion of our portfolio received?  → Very good, I got a lot of positive feedback. The presentation was perceived as inspiring. I emphasized that SUSS MicroTec’s hybrid bonding solutions offer unique technological advantages for outstanding process performance and that we are optimizing our product solutions to meet our customers’ equipment and manufacturing needs. It has been confirmed to me that SUSS MicroTec is transforming from a hidden champion to a real player in the semiconductor industry. In the field of bonding systems, but not only there. 🗓️️ By the way, ISES EU Power 2024 will take place in Porto, Portugal, from June 25 – 26, 2024. It’s the next opportunity to meet Robert Wanninger and SUSS MicroTec. #sussmicrotec #semiconductor #innovation #ai #tises2024 

We are waiting for you!! It's the opportunity to discover or rediscover great ambitions, great projects, and great partnerships' stories around subjects such as: Sense & Act, New Materials for Computing, #3D Heterogeneous Integration, RF & #Telecommunications, Tech for #Health, Electronics & #Sustainability

Take a look at the program of the Leti Innovation Days, and join us in Grenoble 🏔! And do not forget to check the "Sense & Act" session focusing on Miniature Sensors and Actuators. #Letidays #MEMS #innovation

Successful evaluation of four groundbreaking semiconductor pilot line proposals by the Chips Joint Undertaking , with negotiations underway for final agreements with top-tier consortia, promising significant advancements for the semiconductor industry. Consortia led by imec, CEA-Leti, Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft/FMD, and Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR) are set to receive approximately 3.4 billion EUR in funding from the Horizon Europe and Digital Europe Programme, and national contributions, indicating a substantial investment in Europe's technological infrastructure. Alignment with the "Chips for Europe Initiative" demonstrates a strategic move to enhance technological capacity, foster innovation on a large scale, and drive Europe's progress and excellence in the field of semiconductors through collaboration and innovation. #semiconductor #technology #innovation #cooperation #chips #ChipsJU Read more https://lnkd.in/eYcngH2Z Map https://lnkd.in/dDphNvz7

Open meeting Sweden-India Technologies Platform | May 29 What can we learn from IMEC ITF World that was held May 21-22? IESA – Europe Chapter lead, Sanjeev Kumar Sharma The global reality includes geopolitical tensions, dynamic markets, and climate change. These challenges create a complex situation for the “Chips Act” that now grows around the world. These are about reinforcing the local semiconductor ecosystem to have resilience of supply chains and reduce external dependencies and keep technology development. The ITF (imec Technology Forum) event coincided with imec’s 40th anniversary and centered around the theme of semiconductors and deep-tech solutions for tackling global challenges. The event was presided by IESA – Europe Chapter lead, Sanjeev Sharma. He will share his view of discussions which focused on how advancements in chip technology can drive innovation in areas like health, pharma, automotive, and artificial intelligence, while considering the industry’s environmental impact and the path towards achieving carbon net zero. The view of Sanjeev Sharma will be followed by a discussion on how we can support the global semiconductor change by collaborations and ideas. Read more and register: https://lnkd.in/dEY572De

SEMICON WEST 2024 took place in San Francisco from July 9 to 11. The event featured presentations from representatives of Indiana, Arizona, and New York on semiconductor industry reshoring and job creation in the United States. While these states have diverse political leanings - Indiana typically Republican, Arizona a swing state, and New York generally Democratic - they all delivered a consistent message regarding reshoring: a commitment to fostering semiconductor manufacturing industries. Key technological issues highlighted at the event included the development of reducing agents for ALD (Atomic Layer Deposition) processes using AI, advancements in quantum computing, and innovations in advanced packaging. These topics underscore the industry's focus on pushing the boundaries of semiconductor technology and manufacturing processes. The Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA), a state-funded organization that promotes international trade and investment, organized the Korea Pavilion at SEMICON WEST 2024. This pavilion showcased over 10 Korean companies, highlighting the country's significant presence in the global semiconductor industry. Participants included: IMT (KOSDAQ: 451220), Haesung DS (KOSDAQ: 195870), Lake Materials (KOSDAQ: 281740), Hansol IONES (KOSDAQ: 114810), AIBIZ, Livingcare, Hanbaek Precision, Laserssel (KOSDAQ: 412350), RFPT, NTEK Systems, GP & E, and EMI YOUNG JIN IND. A comprehensive report exceeding 60 pages, detailing observations and insights from the three-day event, has been prepared. For those interested in accessing the full report, it is available at: https://lnkd.in/g3mkwvPJ This extensive report provides an in-depth analysis of the event, including the aforementioned key trends, technological advancements, and industry developments discussed at SEMICON WEST 2024.

It was a pleasure to join #SEMICON Taiwan 2024 and witness Taiwan’s remarkable achievements in the semiconductor industry. As a receptionist at the opening ceremony, I am fortunate to welcome key officials from Executive Yuan, as well as foreign representatives. "Among the 'Five Trusted Industry Sectors' proposed by President Lai, semiconductors and AI are the most crucial," stated Premier Cho Jung-Tai. "The government has allocated sufficient funds to ensure that Taiwan fulfills its responsibilities in the global supply chain." 💡𝗩𝗶𝗲𝘄𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 from #geopolitics and #internationalrelations: 1/Taiwan: Despite rising geopolitical tensions with China, Taiwan's semiconductors continue to play an indispensable and irreplaceable role globally, with over 90% of the world’s advanced chips produced by TSMC. Government and industry collaborations, such as establishing the Semi Silicon Photonics Industry Alliance, ensure Taiwan maintains its leading position. However, significant challenges persist, casting uncertainty over the future. 2/China: As a communist nation with a planned economy, China has doubled its share of global chip production over the past decade, and its future growth could be substantial. It is also anticipated that China may be ready to take action by 2027, potentially enforcing a blockade in the Taiwan Straits, posing a threat to Taiwan’s semiconductor industry and democracy, as well as the global economy. 3/US: To de-risk the potential threat from China, the US is investing billions to shift the supply chain, offering subsidies to encourage TSMC and other chip makers to expand production outside of Taiwan. However, significant time and effort are required, and until then, Taiwan remains a choke point in the high-tech industry. Additionally, the outcome of the upcoming US presidential election could bring further policy changes.

📢 UltraFacility 2024 registrations are now open! #UltraFacility24 is the premier conference for #semiconductor manufacturing professionals, focusing on sustainable growth and #technological advancement. 📅 Join us from October 29-31 in Phoenix, Arizona, to explore cutting-edge solutions and connect with over 500 experts, innovators, and industry leaders. Why Attend? • Innovative Solutions: Agenda driven by industry leaders like Samsung Semiconductor, Intel Corporation, TSMC, with a focus on UPW and #water & wastewater solutions. • Cutting-edge Research: Data-driven insights tackling real-world challenges. • Collaborative Networking: Build relationships and share knowledge with peers. • Facilities Focus: Address challenges in resource scarcity and sustainability. What to Expect: 📊 60 technical presentations 💡 6 panel discussions and keynote insights 🌐 40+ networking roundtables 🛠️ 3 pre-conference workshops Early Bird Special: Save 20% on registrations when you book! Secure your spot and be part of the next generation of semiconductor innovation 👇