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.
Beyond Transport Modes: Balancing Cost and Speed in Semiconductor Logistics
Before a chip becomes a CPU or GPU, it undergoes a complex journey through fabrication, assembly, testing, and packaging, often spanning continents. With major OSAT facilities still offshore, the packaging process adds cost, delays, and emissions, while every hand-off increases the risk. For businesses managing key semiconductor materials and components...
December Monthly News: That’s a Wrap on 2025
December 2025 was an action-packed month for the 3D InCites community and the semiconductor industry. Major leadership appointments, innovative technology launches, and global collaborations highlighted the month. Advances ranged from AI-powered process optimization and hybrid bonding production to new materials and solder solutions. Industry events showcased cutting-edge manufacturing experiences and...
Sustainability 101: Farewell From Julia
It’s bittersweet to be writing my last blog post for 3D InCites after 50+posts over four and a half years. My professional relationship with Francoise goes back much further to when we were both at Advanced Packaging Magazine 20 years ago. In Dec of 2015, Francoise approached me about writing...
Reflections on My Year as the 3D InCites Editorial Intern
Over the past year, my role as the 3D InCites editorial intern has given me a front-row seat to one of the most dynamic corners of the semiconductor world: advanced packaging and heterogeneous integration. My duties spanned writing Member Monthly News, creating LinkedIn content, contributing feature articles, and even representing...
November Member News: Shaping the Future of Semiconductors
November was a dynamic month for the 3D InCites community and the broader semiconductor industry, with companies showcasing innovative technologies, celebrating leadership achievements, expanding global operations, and advancing workforce development. From product launches and AI‑enhanced design platforms to award recognitions and strategic partnerships, industry leaders highlighted breakthroughs in advanced packaging, inspection,...
From Reactive to Proactive: Semiconductor Shipment Visibility in 2025 and Beyond
In 2024, electronics cargo theft, including semiconductors, servers, and high-end computing equipment, surged dramatically, exposing a critical vulnerability in supply chains. ¹ This threat is not just a security issue for companies shipping semiconductors and other high-tech components; it directly impacts revenue, causes production delays, and compromises customer trust. Often,...
Jessica Yang: My Summer Internship at Saras Micro Devices
By Jessica Yang, HR Intern, Saras Micro Devices Hi, I’m Jessica Yang, a rising junior at Washington University in St. Louis, studying Organizational & Strategic Management and Sociology. With my two interests, I’ve always been passionate about the people side of business, which is why I was looking for internships...
Henrik Ng: My Summer Internship at Saras Micro Devices
My name is Henrik Ng and I am an Electrical Engineering student entering my junior year at Georgia Tech. I was eager to gain both hands-on experiences and theoretical understandings in the realms of RF engineering, as inspired by my previous research project surrounding RFID energy harvesting. At the same...
October Member News: Shaping a Smarter, More Connected Semiconductor Future
October proved to be a dynamic month across the semiconductor and advanced packaging ecosystem, marked by innovation, expansion, and global collaboration. From groundbreaking facility announcements and strategic partnerships to prestigious industry recognitions, members continued to push technological and manufacturing boundaries. The month also featured major events, where companies unveiled cutting-edge...
Sustainability 101: Startups with Innovative Materials
Finalists for SEMI’s Startups for Sustainable Semiconductors (S3) program pitched their solutions at SEMICON West. As in previous years, most of these are either aimed at front-end processes or are more generally applicable to many industries (e.g., wastewater treatment). However, a handful of finalists since 2022 have developed products that...
