Dan Trojan is the Chief Executive Officer of Axus Technology, a leading provider of chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) and wafer thinning equipment and process solutions for the semiconductor industry. With a distinguished career spanning 34 years, Dan brings a wealth of experience in engineering, management, and strategic leadership to his role at Axus Technology. Before joining Axus Technology, he held key roles at SpeedFam, Speedfam- IPEC, and Strasbaugh, where he was instrumental in driving innovation and operational excellence.
Since becoming CEO of Axus Technology, Dan has focused on expanding the company's global footprint, enhancing its product offerings, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and customer-centric innovation. Under his leadership, Axus Technology has achieved significant milestones in product development and market penetration, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner in the semiconductor manufacturing industry.
Dan is known for his collaborative approach, commitment to quality, and strategic vision, which have been pivotal in steering Axus Technology towards sustained growth and success. His dedication to advancing semiconductor technology continues to inspire the Axus team and drive the company forward in a rapidly evolving industry.
Catherine Bullock, Director Process Technology, Axus Technology
Catherine Bullock is a seasoned leader in the semiconductor industry, currently serving as the Director of Process Technology at Axus Technology. With a robust career spanning over two decades at companies like Novati, Applied Materials, and Motorola, Catherine has been at the forefront of process innovation and technological advancements in semiconductor manufacturing.
Catherine joined Axus Technology, a leading provider of CMP and wafer thinning solutions, bringing with her a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success in process engineering and technology development. Her expertise encompasses a wide array of semiconductor processes, including chemical mechanical polishing (CMP), wafer bonding, and custom process development techniques
At Axus Technology, Catherine is responsible for spearheading the development and optimization of cutting-edge process technologies. Her role involves leading a talented team of engineers and collaborating closely with customers to deliver customized solutions that meet the evolving demands of the semiconductor market. Catherine’s strategic vision and technical acumen have been instrumental in driving the company’s innovation initiatives and maintaining its competitive edge.
Catherine holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from a prestigious university, where she graduated with honors. Her educational background laid a solid foundation for her career, providing her with the critical thinking skills and technical knowledge necessary to excel in the semiconductor industry.
Silicon Carbide (SiC) is revolutionizing the semiconductor industry, enabling the development of advanced technologies across AI, MEMS, sensors, automotive, and semiconductor sectors. As a next-generation material, SiC offers advantages that silicon cannot match. However, processing SiC is challenging and expensive. Leading CMP semiconductor manufacturers still rely on outdated technology and inefficient processes, resulting in high costs which hinder innovation. To address these challenges, Axus Technology is hosting a webinar on SiC to introduce its modern, flexible CMP technology and solutions for efficient SiC processing.
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Add to Calendar2024-06-27 08:00:002024-06-27 09:00:00Advanced SiC Processing to Enable Future Technology in the AI, MEMS, Sensors, Automotive, and Semiconductor IndustriesSilicon Carbide (SiC) is revolutionizing the semiconductor industry, enabling the development of advanced technologies across AI, MEMS, sensors, automotive, and semiconductor sectors. As a next-generation material, SiC offers advantages that silicon cannot match. However, processing SiC is challenging and expensive. Leading CMP semiconductor manufacturers still rely on outdated technology and inefficient processes, resulting in high costs which hinder innovation. To address these challenges, Axus Technology is hosting a webinar on SiC to introduce its modern, flexible CMP technology and solutions for efficient SiC processing. United StatesSEMI.org[email protected]America/Los_AngelespublicRegister here
Join this webinar to find out how companies across the semiconductor value chain are prioritizing employee-driven climate action and social impact,. Hear how employee-driven initiatives are enhancing sustainability and equity -- and gain ideas on how you and your organization might benefit.
With the Paris Climate Agreement and growing awareness of the climate crisis, many people are asking "how can I contribute in my private and professional life?"
This Employee Action Workshop, organized by the Climate Equity and Social Impact (CESI) workgroup of SEMI will focus on setting up sustainability-based employee groups within your company. How to engage speakers and attendees, and the resources that exist to help.
We will show you how to create an in-house, bottom-up sustainability network and offer concrete ideas for action. Industry leaders will share their experiences and successes, providing valuable insights into volunteerism, ESG innovation, and impactful employee initiatives.
For anyone who wants to use your biggest multiplier - your workplace - to make a difference in Climate Change.
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A high quality patent can turn an innovation into a valuable business asset. Strategic drafting of patent applications and the management of the prosecution of the application around the world is essential to obtaining maximum value. Learn how to ensure your valuable innovation remains protected while avoiding common pitfalls, including losing rights through errors like public disclosure or incomplete protection.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Brian Rosenbloom, Partner, Rothwell Figg With over two decades of experience in the intellectual property (IP) field and a strong technical background in the electrical and software arts, Rothwell Figg partner Brian Rosenbloom is an expert in patent prosecution, IP counseling, and patent litigation proceedings before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and in district courts across the country. Brian represents clients ranging from Fortune 100 companies to independent inventors, entrepreneurs, and emerging enterprises, and works with a broad range of technologies. Brian received a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Columbia University (Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society, Eta Kappa Nu Electrical Engineering Honor Society), and worked as a software engineer at General Electric Information Services for several years. After working at GE, he pursued a law degree and received a J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center (cum laude).
How to Protect Your Valuable IP in the Microelectronics Industry
Flexible Electronics Master Class #22
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The SEMI Supply Chain Management initiative is a unique global platform that brings together top industry leaders to advance a more resilient and agile electronics supply chain. Recent geopolitical and natural events have exposed vulnerabilities but also new opportunities that require industry-wide and precompetitive collaboration. That's where SEMI comes in. The initiative’s newly formed Industry Advisory Council is committed todriving engagement, creating tools and solutions through collaboration, and ensuring alignment in global end-to-end supply chain continuity, visibility, and transparency. Through deep dives, educational forums, benchmarking, standards development, and strategic partnerships, SEMI seeks to empower our members to anticipate and respond to future disruptions proactively.
If you are interested in learning more about how your company can participate in the SCM initiative, please contact us at [email protected].
Join us for an insightful webinar as we present the findings from the 2024 Semiconductor Supply Chain Survey, a collaborative effort between the SEMI Supply Chain Management initiative and McKinsey & Company.
The annual survey aims to establish benchmarks for operational agility metrics, covering the entire value chain from material suppliers to OEMs, offering a comprehensive view of the landscape.
During this webinar, we will share results from the survey uncovering key trends, challenges, and opportunities within the semiconductor supply chain. By attending, you'll gain valuable insights to benchmark your organization against peers, identify areas for improvement, and course-correct more effectively. Please contact us if you like to learn about how your company can participate in the SCM initiative.
Join us for a webinar on the 2024 Semiconductor Supply Chain Survey results, a collaboration between SEMI and McKinsey & Company. Discover key trends, challenges, and opportunities across the value chain. Gain insights to benchmark your organization and enhance your strategic planning.
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Add to Calendar2024-06-24 00:00:002024-06-24 00:00:00Benchmark Your Supply Chain AgilityJoin us for a webinar on the 2024 Semiconductor Supply Chain Survey results, a collaboration between SEMI and McKinsey & Company. Discover key trends, challenges, and opportunities across the value chain. Gain insights to benchmark your organization and enhance your strategic planning. Register now for one of the sessions:US/EU: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM PT [Register Now] Asia: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM PT [Register Now] United StatesSEMI.org[email protected]America/Los_Angelespublic
In this webinar, Jenny Colgate and Mark Rawls, experienced “high technology” litigators, explore the emerging legal challenges posed by artificial intelligence in both the semiconductor and medtech industries, delving into issues such as intellectual property, breach of contract, unfair competition, data privacy and security, and liability for AI-driven decisions. Attendee will gain insights into effective risk mitigation strategies, understand the evolving legal landscape, and learn how to navigate the complexities of AI litigation in these critical sectors
ABOUT THE SPEAKERS:
Jenny Colgate is an experienced litigator whose expertise extends into all facets of intellectual property and technology-related matters, including patents, data protection, trade secret, unfair competition, trademark, copyright, breach of contract, and fraud claims. Jenny works across many subject areas, including artificial intelligence, healthcare, semiconductors, software, and consumer products. In addition to Jenny’s litigation practice, she also regularly counsels clients on AI governance programs, IP protection and enforcement, privacy law compliance and best practices, and contract/licensing issues. A recognized thought leader, Jenny routinely authors expert analyses and speaks on panels and webinars. Jenny has a B.A. from University of Pennsylvania (summa cum laude, with honors), an L.L.M. in intellectual property from University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce Law center (magna cum laude), and a J.D. from University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce Law Center (magna cum laude). Jenny is a certified CIPP/US privacy professional and has completed the IAPP AI Governance Professional training program.
Mark Rawls’ practice consists of a mixture of patent prosecution and litigation, as well as technology-related work such as the preparation of opinions, licensing, and post-grant work. His clients are in a wide range of industries, including such diverse fields as electronics, software, telecommunications, energy, medical devices, artificial intelligence and machine learning, and farm equipment manufacturing, and come from all over the world. These companies run the gamut from very small, startups to sophisticated global concerns with large patent portfolios. Prior to his legal career Mark was a computer scientist at Raytheon BBN Technologies, focusing on applying artificial intelligence/machine learning to speech recognition and machine translation technologies. This work also included working carefully with large language models to improve the accuracy of the speech recognition and machine translation models. This industry experience has given him a particular facility with software and software-adjacent technologies, including with artificial intelligence/machine learning. Mark holds a B.S. in Computer Science and Mathematics (magna cum laude) and an M.S. in Mathematics from University of Virginia in addition to a J.D. from William and Mary Law School (magna cum laude).
Navigating the Legal Landscape: AI Litigation Risks in Semiconductor and Medtech
Flexible Electronics Master Class #21
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As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform the MedTech and semiconductor landscapes, it brings forth a myriad of opportunities and challenges that demand careful attention to governance and compliance. In this webinar, Jenny Colgate, an experienced intellectual property, privacy, and data governance lawyer, will share her expertise and insights on implementing effective AI governance frameworks including: (1) an introduction to AI governance; (2) the evolving AI and privacy regulatory landscape; (3) ethical considerations and best practices; (4) establishing an AI governance program for your organization; and (5) follow-through and enforcement.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER:
Jenny Colgate is an experienced litigator whose expertise extends into all facets of intellectual property and technology-related matters, including patents, data protection, trade secret, unfair competition, trademark, copyright, breach of contract, and fraud claims. Jenny works across many subject areas, including artificial intelligence, healthcare, semiconductors, software, and consumer products. In addition to Jenny’s litigation practice, she also regularly counsels clients on AI governance programs, IP protection and enforcement, privacy law compliance and best practices, and contract/licensing issues. A recognized thought leader, Jenny routinely authors expert analyses and speaks on panels and webinars. Jenny has a B.A. from University of Pennsylvania (summa cum laude, with honors), an L.L.M. in intellectual property from University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce Law center (magna cum laude), and a J.D. from University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce Law Center (magna cum laude). Jenny is a certified CIPP/US privacy professional and has completed the IAPP AI Governance Professional training program.
DAS Environmental Experts USA celebrates 10th Anniversary
Leading Provider of Environmental Technologies for High-tech Manufacturing in North America expands its Position
DAS Environmental Expert USA, Inc, a subsidiary of environmental technology specialist DAS Environmental Expert GmbH (based in Dresden, Germany), recently proudly celebrated its tenth anniversary. Since its founding in spring 2014 in San Jose, California, the company has become a major player in the field of waste gas and wastewater treatment for semiconductor and solar manufacturers in North America.
These key industries are currently experiencing a significant upswing as a result of the US CHIPS and Science Act, which has led to the establishment of major new chip factories. At the same time, there are increasing demands on the industry to make a decisive contribution to environmental protection and resource conservation. For this reason, DAS US has significantly expanded its sales and service business in the USA in recent years.
With currently 26 well-known customers, mainly in the semiconductor industry, the company has established itself as a highly specialised provider of leading environmental technologies. The technology portfolio covers the entire range from burn-wet systems, wet systems, burn-dry systems and catalytic systems to particle separators. DAS US also specialises in the treatment of industrial wastewater.
Since the beginning of 2024, Preston Nance has been General Manager of Environmental Expert USA Inc. with offices in Boise, Idaho and Phoenix, Arizona. "DAS US has come a long way since its humble beginnings in 2014. Over the past decade, we have built a significant and diverse customer base. In parallel, our six-person start-up team has grown to approximately 30 professionals supporting our ever-growing customer and tool base. Thanks to the US Chips Act, we look forward to continued growth and success for the next 10 years!“
"We are proud of the development and growth of our US branch over the last ten years," says CEO René Reichardt. "We look forward to continuing to provide our customers with high-quality environmental technology solutions and contributing to the sustainable development of the semiconductor and solar industries in the US."
DAS US will be attending SEMICON West from 9-11 July 2024 in San Francisco. Make an appointment with our environmental experts!
About DAS Environmental Expert GmbH
DAS Environmental Expert GmbH (DAS EE), headquartered in Dresden, Germany, is an environmental technology enterprise. Founded in 1991, it has become one of the world’s leading technology and equipment providers for process waste gas abatement solutions. International leaders in the semiconductor, TFT, LED and electronics industries as well as in the solar industry, Nanotechnology and MEMS are using DAS‘ technology.
In a second business branch, the company develops process and system solutions for the treatment and reuse of industrial wastewater. The company can draw on many years of experience in the following industries: semiconductor, chemical, food and beverage, paper, cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries.
The service portfolio of DAS EE includes consulting, planning, installation and start-up, maintenance, repair and optimization as well as the operation of the wastewater treatment plant on behalf of the customer.
DAS EE operates worldwide on three continents and currently has 950+ employees.
Rogue Valley Microdevices Unveils 300mm MEMS Capability at its Upcoming Palm Bay, Florida Facility
MEDFORD, Ore. – May 1, 2024 – Rogue Valley Microdevices, an Oregon-based advanced manufacturing company specializing in microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), today announced that its new fab, currently under construction on the “Space Coast” of Florida will be 300mm capable. The company is the first pure-play MEMS foundry to announce 300mm capability for its customers, many of whom are innovators looking to transition from lab to fab with custom development requirements.
A MEMS foundry that can handle 300mm wafers benefits customers who require post-CMOS processing since much of the world’s CMOS foundry capacity has already transitioned to 300mm wafer processing. In addition, pure-play MEMS microfabrication delivers economies of scale which can open markets and improve margins.
Jessica Gomez, founder and CEO of Rogue Valley Microdevices, is presenting this week at the MEMS & Sensors Technical Congress on the topic of “Microneedle Technology: Advancing Transdermal Drug Delivery and Biosensing.” In her presentation, she’ll explain how MEMS devices like microneedles are used in the healthcare industry for drug delivery and sensing applications such as continuous glucose monitoring patches for diabetics, along with emerging applications such as vaccine delivery and skin cancer treatment. When microneedle companies, and other makers of disposable bioMEMS can build their devices on 300mm wafers, they gain the economies of scale presented by larger substrates, resulting in higher margins and potential entry into new markets. These benefits apply to industries far beyond biomedical devices, and include applications in automotive, agricultural, and industrial markets.
“We take immense pride in working with our customers as true partners in MEMS manufacturing,” says Gomez. “With Rogue Valley Microdevices’ investment in 300mm MEMS capability at our new Palm Bay, Florida fab, we’re poised to empower our customers with significant competitive advantages, facilitating their journey from initial concept to the successful commercialization of their MEMS and sensor designs.”
Rogue Valley Microdevices’ new 50,000-square-foot microfabrication facility is located at 2301 Commerce Park Drive in Palm Bay, Florida, and the company welcomes the high level of community support it has received from many partners including the State of Florida, city of Palm Bay, and the Economic Development Commission of Florida’s Space Coast. It is anticipated that the company’s second pure-play MEMS fab will create 75 new high-tech jobs in Florida and initial production of its first MEMS devices is slated for 2025.
About Rogue Valley Microdevices
Rogue Valley Microdevices is a full-service precision MEMS foundry that combines state-of-the-art process modules with the engineering expertise to go seamlessly from custom design to manufacturing. Specializing in MEMS and sensors manufacturing—including microfluidics and lab-on-chip platforms—Rogue Valley Microdevices offers a flexible equipment set and the ability for customers to start with smaller batch sizes, serving a key function in the commercial MEMS manufacturing ecosystem.
Rogue Valley Microdevices also maintains the broadest and most comprehensive set of wafer services commercially available—with over 50 unique dielectric and conductive thin films and all services performed in its own class 100 cleanroom. For more information, email: [email protected], visit: https://roguevalleymicrodevices.com, and follow us on LinkedIn.
Rogue Valley Microdevices and the Rogue Valley Microdevices logo are registered trademarks of Rogue Valley Microdevices, Inc. All other product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
SEMI Applauds U.S. CHIPS Act Award for Micron Technology Facilities to Bolster Resiliency of Semiconductor Supply Chain
MILPITAS, Calif. ─ April 25, 2024 ─SEMI, the industry association serving the global semiconductor and electronics design and manufacturing supply chain, today applauded the United States Department of Commerce’s announcement of a Preliminary Memorandum of Terms for an award under the CHIPS and Science Act to support Micron Technology’s construction of two leading-edge Dynamic Random-Access Memory (DRAM) fabs in New York and a DRAM fab in Idaho. The award includes $6.14 billion in grants and an investment tax credit to advance Micron’s two-decade vision to invest approximately $100 billion in New York and $25 billion in Idaho, with the projects expected to create more than 11,000 manufacturing and facility jobs and 9,000 construction jobs.
“SEMI commends the U.S. Department of Commerce for this key step to strengthen the domestic semiconductor supply chain,” said Joe Stockunas, President of SEMI Americas. “Investing in the manufacturing of leading-edge memory chips is crucial to pair with the announcements supporting fabs for advanced processors, providing the building blocks for the proliferation of artificial intelligence and all high-tech applications that the global economy and people around the world depend on.”
“The proposed CHIPS and Science Act investment combined with Micron’s commitment to invest more than $50 billion dollars to develop two New York DRAM fabs and a third in Idaho over the next six years will help to fuel the expansion of the broader semiconductor ecosystem in each state,” Stockunas said. “SEMI encourages CHIPS Act investments in chip, equipment and materials R&D, as well as in advanced packaging, to support the buildout of the needed ecosystem.”
Visit SEMI Global Advocacy to learn more about public policy efforts and developments, and SEMI Workforce Development for more information on efforts to address the microelectronics industry’s talent needs.
About SEMI
SEMI® is the global industry association connecting over 3,000 member companies and 1.5 million professionals worldwide across the semiconductor and electronics design and manufacturing supply chain. We accelerate member collaboration on solutions to top industry challenges through Advocacy, Workforce Development, Sustainability, Supply Chain Management and other programs. Our SEMICON® expositions and events, technology communities, standards and market intelligence help advance our members’ business growth and innovations in design, devices, equipment, materials, services and software, enabling smarter, faster, more secure electronics. Visit semi.huihuidehui.workers.dev, contact a regional office, and connect with SEMI on LinkedIn and X to learn more.
Electromagnetic interference (EMI) is gaining importance as a disruptive force in the semiconductor manufacturing process at every step. Understanding this phenomenon and learning to mitigate it effectively would help improve yield and productivity, as well as reduce damage to components. This class will focus on the practical applications of dealing with EMI, both on a device and factory level setting.
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* For group orders with 5+ attendees, and for Students discounted pricing, please contact Michelle Sun ([email protected])
* Coffee, refreshments, and lunch will be provided for all attendees.
* During this course, we will be covering the basics of SEMI E176, Guide to Assess and Minimize Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) in a Semiconductor Manufacturing Environment. If interested, click here to learn more about the Standard.A copy of the Standard is recommended, but not required for this course.
Managing EMI and Electrical Overstress in Semiconductor Manufacturing and PCBA
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Add to Calendar2024-09-19 09:00:002024-09-19 17:00:00Managing EMI and Electrical Overstress in Semiconductor Manufacturing and PCBAElectromagnetic interference (EMI) is gaining importance as a disruptive force in the semiconductor manufacturing process at every step. Understanding this phenomenon and learning to mitigate it effectively would help improve yield and productivity, as well as reduce damage to components. This class will focus on the practical applications of dealing with EMI, both on a device and factory level setting.PricingMembers: $600Non-members: $800Students: $700* For group orders with 5+ attendees, and for Students discounted pricing, please contact Michelle Sun ([email protected])* Coffee, refreshments, and lunch will be provided for all attendees.* During this course, we will be covering the basics of SEMI E176, Guide to Assess and Minimize Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) in a Semiconductor Manufacturing Environment. If interested, click here to learn more about the Standard. A copy of the Standard is recommended, but not required for this course.SEMI HQ 673 S. Milpitas Blvd. Milpitas, CA 95035 United StatesSEMI.org[email protected]America/Los_AngelespublicRegistration