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.
By Al Russo (VP of Engineering), VPT Components, Irving Wang and Jon Medernach, MRSI Systems VPT Components is one of the largest providers of JAN certified semiconductors along with a full-service facility for the independent, unbiased testing and custom assembly of electronic components. Its product portfolio includes MIL-PRF-19500 qualified Rad...
Recently, CNN Business reported that China’s regulatory crackdowns that hurt the technology industry might have a light at the end of the tunnel. According to state-run Xinhua News Agency, China “promised to promote the healthy development of the internet economy and introduce specific measures to support the sector,” the Communist...
Do you know how many individual elements and chemical compounds are required to make a circuit board? I don’t. There are dozens, perhaps more. The list covers much of the periodic table. Making the semiconductor industry supply chain more environmentally responsible involves considering how we extract, produce, use, and dispose...
If CES® 2022 was any indication, the automotive industry is yet again in the crosshairs of both consumers and industry experts alike. Whether it’s the new electric vehicle (EV) model introductions, color-changing technologies, or concept cars, automotive companies are slowly transforming themselves from manufacturers to technology platform providers. Vehicle electrification...
Everyone who is part of the semiconductor industry knows that SEMICON West is considered to be a significant trade show for meeting the industry movers and shakers. If SEMICON West is on your 2022 trade show agenda, you might be wondering how early you should begin preparing for it. SEMICON...
In a single month, China has launched over 170 technology-related projects. Areas of focus range from semiconductors to biomedicine, new energy vehicles to chip application development, production of an optical protective mask to ultraviolet disinfection protective mask, dust-proof anti-poison breathing mask, and everything in between. Local Chinese corporations heavily invest...
Today is Earth Day, April 22. What’s so special about Earth Day? Shouldn’t we care about our planet every day? Earth Day is special for me personally because it’s also the anniversary of the day I became a published author. My first book, Material Value, came out on April 22,...
We are in year three of a global pandemic that has changed our perspective on health, the economy, and inequality. Attitudes toward environmental sustainability have also shifted in the past two years. We experienced cleaner air resulting from just a few months of shutdowns in manufacturing and transportation, followed by...
I find it encouraging that SEMI is stepping up its efforts to help the semiconductor industry become more environmentally responsible. There have been technology roadmaps in this industry for as long as I can remember. Now we’re talking about sustainability roadmaps and standardized reporting processes. On March 18, I attended...
FRT Metrology main goal is to further optimize service quality, improve response times for support requests and offer more sustainable tools and metrology solutions. We have more than 700 tools in use worldwide and strive to offer several support options in order to get the best measurement result for our...
