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I must admit, until I read Julia Freer Goldstein’s first book, Material Value, I hadn’t given much thought to the environmental impact of the man-made materials we’ve come to rely on every day. Not as much as I should have, anyway. But since that book opened my eyes, I’ve looked...
If you watched the Summer Olympics in Paris, one of the challenges the Athletes faced was the temperature. With a few days above 90°F, precautions were taken for the fans and the athletes to avoid overheating. Paris was not the exception as temperature records seem to be announced nearly daily...
We need governments, companies, and communities worldwide to cooperate if we want to build a more circular and more equitable economy. This applies to all industries, including semiconductors and 3D integration. Mineral supplies are a crucial issue for our industry. Metals are needed for all aspects of semiconductor manufacturing and...
July is always an exciting month for the semiconductor industry thanks to SEMICON West. July Member News reflects the significant progress our members made in sustainability, industry expansion, technology innovation, workforce development, and more. Achievements include but are not limited to advancements in emissions reduction targets and new technologies enhancing...
SEMI has increasingly focused on sustainability and semiconductors in the past three years, growing from a few keynote talks at SEMICON West 2021 to three full days packed with sustainability topics at SEMICON West 2024. You could have nicknamed this show SEMI Sustainability West. The semiconductor manufacturing industry is at...
Strategic Partnership Aims to Foster New Advancements in Sustainable Initiatives in the Semiconductor Industry SAN FRANCISCO — July 9, 2024 — The New York Center for Research, Economic Advancement, Technology, Engineering, and Science (NY CREATES) and SEMI, the global industry association representing the semiconductor and electronics design and manufacturing supply chain,...
Lofty sustainability goals like becoming carbon neutral by a specific date or committing to science-based targets for greenhouse gas emissions sound good. Making them public can spur progress at your company and with suppliers and customers. However, these goals can also feel overwhelming or too distant to tackle. Employees need...
When prepping for this month’s sustainability blog, the song, June is Busting Out All Over, from Rogers and Hammerstein’s Carousel, kept running through my head; possibly as it’s in May, June, and July, when the majority of companies sustainability reports are released. Once the reports are released, the sustainability experts...
Fluoropolymers are excellent materials for filters. Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), the same polymer used in Teflon coatings, is inert, stable, hydrophobic, and durable, making it an ideal filtration media. Except for one potential problem. PTFE is a member of the PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) class. Even though PTFE no longer contains...
May member news showcases significant strides in advancing semiconductor technologies and fostering sustainability efforts. From strategic divestitures and innovative product launches to educational initiatives and workforce development programs, the semiconductor industry continues to evolve and thrive. Dive into the latest updates from our member companies and stay informed about the...
