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• Attending the Women in Semiconductor Conference was an incredibly empowering experience. There is something uniquely impactful about coming together with other women who understand the challenges and opportunities of our industry. The conference created space for honest conversations, meaningful networking, and a sense of community. It is a reminder that we are not alone, and that together, we can drive change and support one another in powerful ways. (WiS 2025 attendee)

Who attends WiS? Company leaders, managers, team members, HR professionals, academia and students. We encourage attendance by everyone who is interested in building a stronger, more dynamic semiconductor ecosystem, and by anyone who is responsible for developing internal or external programs to support women. 

Everyone is welcome to attend! If you have questions about any WiS activities, sponsorship and/or other SEMI Foundation initiatives, please email [email protected].  Or complete our interest form. We invite you to sign the Allyship Pledge.

Arizona Science Center
600 E Washington Street
Phoenix, AZ 85004
United States

Dec 11, 2025 Workforce Development

Arizona is quickly becoming one of the nation’s top hubs for semiconductor innovation—and women are at the center of this transformation. Women in Semiconductors: Empowerment in Action celebrates the achievements, leadership, and impact of women across the semiconductor and technology industries while equipping attendees with actionable insights to drive growth, opportunity, and progress in the workplace and beyond.

This half-day program celebrates and empowers women in STEM while highlighting Arizona’s leadership in the nation’s expanding semiconductor sector. Empowerment in Action: To the Workplace & Beyond brings together industry professionals, educators, and students for an afternoon of storytelling, insight, and collaboration.

Through panels, speaker sessions, and interactive discussions, attendees will hear firsthand from women leading the way in science and technology—sharing how they’ve built their careers, navigated challenges, and contributed to Arizona’s growing technology landscape.

The day concludes with the STEMinist Mix N Mingle—a relaxed networking session featuring mocktails, small bites, and engaging activities designed to spark mentorship and build community connections.

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In May 2026, Women in Semiconductors will be held in conjunction with the SEMI Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing Conference (ASMC)

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Dec 2, 2025 Off Add to Calendar 2025-12-02 00:00:00 2025-12-02 00:00:00 2025 Semiconductor Innovation and Intelligent Application Summit (SIIAS) New Territories Hong Kong China SEMI.org [email protected] America/Los_Angeles public Oct 24, 2025

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Mar 18, 2026 - Mar 19, 2026 Smart MFG FOA MSIG

Unlocking Smarter, More Autonomous Fabs with Edge AI

As semiconductor fabs strive for higher yield, uptime, and efficiency, AI at the edge is becoming central to semiconductor manufacturing. Modern edge devices combine advanced sensors with embedded AI to monitor equipment, optimize energy, and detect anomalies in real time - without relying on the cloud.

This workshop will explore how AI-driven sensors and edge intelligence, integrated with IoT, 5G, and AI accelerators, enable scalable, resilient, and intelligent solutions tailored for semiconductor manufacturing. Learn how these technologies support:

• Predictive maintenance to prevent downtime
• Adaptive process automation for maximum efficiency
• Real-time decision-making at the source of data generation

Join us to see how the convergence of sensors, edge AI, and connectivity is unlocking the next era of smart manufacturing.

Smarter Sensors, Smarter Fabs: AI at the Edge in Semiconductor Manufacturing

In-Person Workshop | March 18-19, 2026 | Milpitas, CA

Off Add to Calendar 2026-03-18 00:00:00 2026-03-19 00:00:00 Smarter Sensors, Smarter Fabs: AI at the Edge in Semiconductor Manufacturing Unlocking Smarter, More Autonomous Fabs with Edge AIAs semiconductor fabs strive for higher yield, uptime, and efficiency, AI at the edge is becoming central to semiconductor manufacturing. Modern edge devices combine advanced sensors with embedded AI to monitor equipment, optimize energy, and detect anomalies in real time - without relying on the cloud.This workshop will explore how AI-driven sensors and edge intelligence, integrated with IoT, 5G, and AI accelerators, enable scalable, resilient, and intelligent solutions tailored for semiconductor manufacturing. Learn how these technologies support:Predictive maintenance to prevent downtimeAdaptive process automation for maximum efficiencyReal-time decision-making at the source of data generationJoin us to see how the convergence of sensors, edge AI, and connectivity is unlocking the next era of smart manufacturing. Milpitas, CA United States SEMI.org [email protected] America/Los_Angeles public Jun 25, 2026 America/Los_Angeles On Demand

SEMI Members:  $75

Use your corporate email address during log in to be recognized as a SEMI Member.

Non-Members:  $149

Students:  Free

Contact Basak Ulutas Ozturkler ([email protected]) with a picture of your student ID to receive your discount code.

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A digital twin is a computer representation of the structure, context, and behavior of physical systems, which are critical components in the optimization of computational systems, accurately representing physical systems and processes. A Digital Twin can be used to reduce or eliminate iterative physical experiments needed for optimization, thereby enhancing yield, saving time, and resources. Semiconductor manufacturing involves numerous complex steps, where accurate control of each step is crucial to achieving the overall manufacturing yield and minimizing variations in device characteristics. The complexity of the manufacturing processes' flows limits flexibility for testing novel approaches. Unit processes can be based on first-principal models (physics-based), data-based models, or hybrid models combining both approaches when possible. Fabrication processes in the cleanroom and on printed electronics tools are often a function of time-varying parameters, including those of the equipment, environment, and materials. The parameters often have co-dependencies across different process steps and tool sets. 

This course will cover the necessary material to create DNN-based Digital twins for nanofabrication processes in cleanrooms. The course will include experimental details for data preparation, data processing, training models, and use case demonstrations. Nanofabrication process equipment can inherently have millions of internal variables and can learn from datasets, providing a robust and complementary approach to traditional feedback control and process stabilization methods. The included Digital Twin modes are developed using images (CD-SEMs, optical images), time history data (Optical Emission Spectroscopy), and textual process information (recipes and materials). The course will include: (1) Approaches to preprocess image data and create learning-based models, (2) using DNN-based domain translation for learning to predict the DUV nanolithography and ICP Plasma Etch, (3) virtual metrology methods for quantification of learning outcomes, and (4) developing a new class of process-aware DNN-based digital twins. 

ABOUT THE SPEAKERS

Benyamin Davaji, PhD
Benyamin Davaji is an Assistant Professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at Northeastern University. His research focuses on integrated microsystems with an emphasis on sensing and computation using mechanical waves, acoustic/ultrasound transducers, bio-interfaces, and microcalorimetry. He also applies data-guided methods to nanofabrication process development and semiconductor manufacturing. Dr. Davaji earned his PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Marquette University in 2016 and later served as a post-doctoral associate at Cornell University’s School of Electrical and Computer Engineering.

Peter Doerschuk, PhD

Peter Doerschuk, Professor at Cornell University since 2006, previously served on the Purdue faculty in Electrical and Computer Engineering and Biomedical Engineering. He earned B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering from MIT, an M.D. from Harvard Medical School, and completed training at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and a postdoc at MIT. His research applies computational nonlinear stochastic systems to biology and medicine, spanning viral 3-D structure determination using electron microscopy and x-ray scattering, to nonlinear models of ethanol pharmacokinetics that enable sensor processing, pattern recognition, and individualized physiological analysis.

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Ben Davaji, PhD

Assistant Professor

Northeastern University

Peter Doerschuk, PhD

Professor

Cornell Engineering

Moderator

Gity Samadi, PhD

Sr. Director, R&D Programs

SEMI

Nov 5, 2025 NBMC Smart MedTech FlexTech

Join us for this engaging Master Class with Benyamin Davaji, PhD, Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Northeastern University and Peter Doerschuk, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Biomedical Engineering at Cornell University, as they explore the role of digital twin models in advancing semiconductor manufacturing. The masterclass will highlight how data-guided methods and computational modeling are transforming unit process development, driving efficiency and innovation across the semiconductor industry. With expertise spanning microsystems, acoustic transducers, and nanofabrication, the speakers will provide insights into how digital twins can bridge research and production to accelerate breakthroughs in semiconductor technology.

Digital Twin Models for Semiconductor Manufacturing Unit Process

Flexible Electronics Master Class #27

10:00 am - 12:00 pm Off Add to Calendar 2025-11-05 10:00:00 2025-11-05 12:00:00 FEMC#27 Digital Twin Models for Semiconductor Manufacturing Unit Process Join us for this engaging Master Class with Benyamin Davaji, PhD, Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Northeastern University and Peter Doerschuk, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Biomedical Engineering at Cornell University, as they explore the role of digital twin models in advancing semiconductor manufacturing. The masterclass will highlight how data-guided methods and computational modeling are transforming unit process development, driving efficiency and innovation across the semiconductor industry. With expertise spanning microsystems, acoustic transducers, and nanofabrication, the speakers will provide insights into how digital twins can bridge research and production to accelerate breakthroughs in semiconductor technology. United States SEMI.org [email protected] America/Los_Angeles public Nov 10, 2025 America/Los_Angeles Watch On-Demand

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Krish Raghunath
Program Manager, Programs & Committees, SEMI
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Sponsoring will associate your company with the industry's most respected senior executives. Sponsorship opportunities can be tailored to meet your specific branding and marketing objectives.

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The Surface Preparation and Cleaning Conference (SPCC) is a premier technical forum dedicated to advancing surface preparation, cleaning technologies, and wet processes essential to semiconductor manufacturing. Formerly presented by Linx Consulting, SPCC continues its legacy of delivering high-quality technical content through invited presentations, peer-reviewed sessions, and poster presentations covering all aspects of cleaning science, process integration, materials, equipment, and metrology.

SPCC will feature invited business-focused presentations that examine macroeconomic, market, and structural trends shaping the global semiconductor industry that were formerly included in the Business Interface Conference (BIC). These sessions will provide attendees with valuable context on industry dynamics, supply chain, and strategic outlooks that complement the technical discussions at SPCC.

Now a unified conference, SPCC unites both business and technical aspects of industry into a comprehensive program that bridges technology development and business strategy, offering attendees enhanced opportunities for cross-disciplinary learning, collaboration, and networking with industry leaders, researchers, and decision-makers across the semiconductor ecosystem.

Join our premier technical forum with topics including—                                                                                                          

• Cleaning Science
• Equipment
• Industry Dynamics
• Materials
• Metrology
• Process Integration
• Strategic Outlook
• Supply Chain

Sheraton Phoenix Downtown
340 N 3rd St
Phoenix, AZ 85004
United States

May 18, 2027 - May 20, 2027

Surface Preparation and Cleaning Conference (SPCC), formerly presented by Linx Consulting, brings together key business insights, IC manufacturers, equipment makers, materials and chemical providers, metrology experts, process technologists to address critical challenges, and innovations in surface preparation and cleaning.

Held at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown in Phoenix, Arizona, SPCC 2027 will feature technical sessions, poster presentations, and business-focused programming, creating a unique forum where technology and industry strategy converge.

Surface Preparation & Cleaning Conference—SPCC

May 18–20, 2027
Sheraton Phoenix Downtown, Phoenix, AZ

Off Add to Calendar 2027-05-18 00:00:00 2027-05-20 00:00:00 SPCC 2027—Surface Preparation & Cleaning Conference Surface Preparation and Cleaning Conference (SPCC), formerly presented by Linx Consulting, brings together key business insights, IC manufacturers, equipment makers, materials and chemical providers, metrology experts, process technologists to address critical challenges, and innovations in surface preparation and cleaning.Held at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown in Phoenix, Arizona, SPCC 2027 will feature technical sessions, poster presentations, and business-focused programming, creating a unique forum where technology and industry strategy converge. Sheraton Phoenix Downtown 340 N 3rd St Phoenix, AZ 85004 United States SEMI.org [email protected] America/Phoenix public Sep 16, 2026

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Join us for an insightful webinar as we present the findings from the 2025 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. New this year are additional insights on trends in LTAs and organizational supply chain management capabilities

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.

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Sep 23, 2025 SCM

Join us for a webinar highlighting the 2025 Semiconductor Supply Chain Survey results, conducted by SEMI SCM initiative and McKinsey & Company. Gain fresh insights into operational agility, LTAs, and SCM capabilities across the value chain. Discover key trends, challenges, and opportunities to benchmark your organization and strengthen supply chain resilience.

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• US/EU: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM PT [ Register Now ]
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2025 Semiconductor Supply Chain survey: Insights for strategy and capabilities

9:00 am - 10:00 am Off Add to Calendar 2025-09-23 09:00:00 2025-09-23 10:00:00 2025 Semiconductor Supply Chain survey: Insights for strategy and capabilities Join us for a webinar highlighting the 2025 Semiconductor Supply Chain Survey results, conducted by SEMI SCM initiative and McKinsey & Company. Gain fresh insights into operational agility, LTAs, and SCM capabilities across the value chain. Discover key trends, challenges, and opportunities to benchmark your organization and strengthen supply chain resilience.Choose your session:US/EU: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM PT [ Register Now ]Asia/US: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM PT [ Register Now ] United States SEMI.org [email protected] America/Los_Angeles public Aug 29, 2025 America/Los_Angeles

Speakers

	Henry Marcil Partner McKinsey & Company Bio: Leader in McKinsey’s Advanced Industries Practice, focused on semiconductors n and key end markets (e.g., high tech) Leads McKinsey’s Resiliency and Geopolitics service line in Semiconductor
	Kushal Jolapara Engagement Manager McKinsey & Company Bio: Manager in McKinsey's Operations practice, with a focus on product development and procurement service lines Leads Supply Chain studies for Advanced Industries clients including Aerospace, Auto and Semiconductors
	Dan Peacock Engagement Manager McKinsey & Company Bio: Manager in McKinsey’s Operations Practice, focused on procurement and capital projects Leads Operations projects at Foundries, IDMs, and equipment clients

 

Event Contact:

Krish Dharma

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Agenda

•    Lead times throughout the semiconductor value chain
•    Landscape and trends in purchasing agreements and LTAs
•    Demand forecasts, backlogs, and end markets
•    Market outlook, opportunities, and threats
•    New for 2025: Organizational capabilities in supply chain management

Registration for the Global Executive Summit is closed.  Please contact Heidi Hoffman at [email protected] with any questions.  

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SEMI Japan has included the Okura Hotel and 3 other hotels convenient to the Okura in the Hotel Block for SEMICON Japan - taking place December 17-19 at Tokyo Big Sight.  View the hotels and rates HERE.

Building on the foundational work of the SEMI Sustainability Climate Consortium and the 2025 Global Climate Summit Workshops (GCSW), this closed-door summit is designed to shift our industry from alignment to action. We are convening a select group of key Executive decision makers & senior leaders from fabs, fabless companies, hyperscalers, and key suppliers and energy partners to: 

• Showcase and accelerate progress on priority climate initiatives: Abatement, Gas Substitution, Green Materials, and Energy
• Define clear deliverables and next-phase commitments that unlock scale and momentum
• Strengthen executive collaboration to remove barriers, share ownership, and drive measurable results

This Summit is not about what we could do — it’s about what we will do, and who will lead.

Click here for the Executive Briefing outlining the event objectives, and the action pathways and methods of engagement for all attendees.  Plan ahead on how presence can shape outcomes that accelerate our industry's decarbonization.

Okura Hotel
Tokyo
Japan

Dec 15, 2025 - Dec 16, 2025 Sustainability

Semiconductor value-chain executives will gather to align on key initiatives and calls to action, based on our shared decarbonization ambitions, insights and progress thus far.  Together, we will forge an actionable plan for global industry collaboration in three focus areas:  direct emissions, energy-related emissions, and reporting.  This invite-only event will be conducive to accelerating the decarbonization across the industry.

Global Executive Summit

Energy, Emissions & Efficiency

9:00 am - 5:00 pm Off Add to Calendar 2025-12-15 09:00:00 2025-12-16 17:00:00 Global Executive Summit Tokyo 2025 Semiconductor value-chain executives will gather to align on key initiatives and calls to action, based on our shared decarbonization ambitions, insights and progress thus far.  Together, we will forge an actionable plan for global industry collaboration in three focus areas:  direct emissions, energy-related emissions, and reporting.  This invite-only event will be conducive to accelerating the decarbonization across the industry. Okura Hotel Tokyo Japan SEMI.org [email protected] Asia/Tokyo public Dec 13, 2025 Asia/Tokyo

SEMI Members:  $75

Use your corporate email address during log in to be recognized as a SEMI Member.

Non-Members:  $149

Students:  Free

Contact Basak Ulutas Ozturkler ([email protected]) with a picture of your student ID to receive your discount code.

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Improved materials are required for progress in fields including printed electronics, semiconductors, aerospace & defense, energy, and life sciences/medical care.  Developing such materials and chemicals involves considerations of performance, cost, manufacturability, safety, and stability.  Scaling production of new materials is a very different challenge than making 50 grams in a laboratory.  Transitioning/commercializing new materials is a separate effort where intellectual property, regulation, quality control, system documentation, supply chain development, and business relationships become key.  This talk will address these aspects of introducing a new material into our enterprise.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER:

Larry Takiff, PhD

Larry Takiff is co-Founder and President of Akita Innovations LLC, a small business in Massachusetts that develops and produces novel chemicals and materials for government and commercial customers.  He founded Akita in 2012 with Lawrence Hancock after working at Polaroid Corporation, Aprilis Inc., and Nomadics/ICx/FLIR Systems.  He is a chemist by training and a businessman by necessity.  At Akita, he has initiated and led projects in materials R&D and pilot production for a variety of government agencies/DoD components and for commercial partners.  Currently he is leading an effort to scale production of a decontamination fluid for the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), and a FlexTech project to advance the TRL/MRL of a dielectric ink for printed electronics, as well as several Phase II SBIR development projects.

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Larry Takiff, PhD

President

Akita Innovations LLC

Moderator

Gity Samadi

Sr. Director, R&D Programs

SEMI

Nov 12, 2025 NBMC Smart MedTech FlexTech

Join us for this insightful Master Class with Larry Takiff, PhD, Co-Founder and CEO of Akita Innovations LLC, as he explores the path from lab-scale breakthroughs to scalable material solutions across high-impact industries. Dr. Takiff will dive into the challenges and strategies of transitioning novel materials such as those used in printed electronics, semiconductors, aerospace, and medical devices into commercial success.

Development, Scaling, and Transition of Novel Chemicals & Materials

Flexible Electronics Master Class #28

10:00 am - 11:30 am Off Add to Calendar 2025-11-12 10:00:00 2025-11-12 11:30:00 FEMC#28 Development, Scaling, and Transition of Novel Chemicals & Materials Join us for this insightful Master Class with Larry Takiff, PhD, Co-Founder and CEO of Akita Innovations LLC, as he explores the path from lab-scale breakthroughs to scalable material solutions across high-impact industries. Dr. Takiff will dive into the challenges and strategies of transitioning novel materials such as those used in printed electronics, semiconductors, aerospace, and medical devices into commercial success. United States SEMI.org [email protected] America/Los_Angeles public Nov 14, 2025 Watch on-demand

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Hyatt Regency Phoenix—Book your room!  

122 North Second Street, Phoenix, Arizona, 85004

Service and Benefits 

• $219/night
• No resort fee
• Standard high-speed wireless Internet access
• Shuttle Transportation (Phoenix Premium Outlets, Aji Spa & Whirlwind Golf Club) 

 

 

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Sponsoring will associate your company with the industry's most respected senior executives. Sponsorship opportunities can be tailored to meet your specific branding and marketing objectives.

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The Electronic Specialty Gases & Systems Conference (ESGS) provides a forum of engagement and learning around the market, technology trends, and market drivers for electronic gases. The conference includes sections focusing on developments in the bulk, rare and specialty gas markets that are critical to the continued growth of the electronics industry.

The conference is designed for executives, buyers, product managers, and strategic planners from the electronic gases value chain including end-users, producers, and equipment suppliers. The conference features knowledgeable experts in the industry, who understand the key developments and challenges unique to this market.

Hyatt Regency Phoenix
122 N 2nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85004
United States

Nov 10, 2026 - Nov 12, 2026 SEMI U

Driving Innovation Across the Electronic Gases Ecosystem

ESGS 2026 will take place at a new venue—the Hyatt Regency Phoenix—from November 10–12, building on the overwhelming success and momentum of last year’s event.

Electronic Specialty Gases & Systems Conference—ESGS

November 10-12, 2026
Hyatt Regency Phoenix | Phoenix, AZ

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SEMI U Course

Monday, November 9, 2025 | 8:00am-5:00pm

Enhance your ESGS Conference experience with this exclusive SEMI U training course led by Jean-Pierre (JP) Deluca, a leak detection expert with more than 40 years of experience across the semiconductor, aerospace, automotive, medical, pharmaceutical, and refrigeration industries.

Fundamentals of Vacuum Technology and Helium Leak Detection is a comprehensive course designed to provide attendees with a practical understanding of vacuum systems, leak formation, leak measurement, and helium leak detection techniques used in semiconductor, aerospace, research, manufacturing, and high-technology industries. Participants will learn the principles of vacuum generation, gas flow, outgassing, permeation, conductance, pumping technologies, and helium mass spectrometer leak detection. The course also covers leak rate determination, industry standards, troubleshooting techniques, and real-world leak detection applications to help improve equipment reliability, product quality, and process performance.

What Attendees Will Learn

Upon completion of this course, attendees will be able to:

• Define leaks, leak flow, virtual leaks, and their impact on vacuum systems and product quality.
• Understand contaminant sizes, equivalent leak hole sizes, and leak-related defects.
• Explain vacuum fundamentals, including pressure measurement, gas density, vacuum scales, and temperature effects.
• Identify sources of gas loads, outgassing, permeation, and virtual leaks, and apply methods to minimize their impact.
• Understand vacuum flow regimes, conductance, and how they influence pumping performance.
• Compare rough vacuum and high-vacuum pumping technologies, including rotary vane, scroll, Roots, and turbomolecular pumps.
• Understand the operation and capabilities of helium mass spectrometer leak detectors.
• Explain helium properties, sources, applications, and why helium is the preferred tracer gas for leak testing.
• Select and apply appropriate helium leak testing methods, including sniffing, accumulation, hard vacuum, bombing, and split-flow techniques.
• Interpret leak detector response times, background helium levels, and published leak detector specifications.
• Establish leak rate acceptance criteria and understand common leak rate units and conversions.
• Troubleshoot high helium background conditions and improve leak detection sensitivity.
• Apply leak detection principles to real-world vacuum systems and large vacuum chamber testing applications.

Who Should Attend

This course is intended for:

• Semiconductor equipment engineers and technicians
• Vacuum system engineers and maintenance personnel
• Manufacturing, process, and reliability engineers
• Field service engineers and installation specialists
• Quality, test, and validation engineers
• Research and development personnel
• Aerospace and defense manufacturing personnel
• Leak detection and vacuum equipment users
• Facilities and equipment support personnel
• Individuals new to vacuum technology or helium leak detection who require a practical, industry-focused foundation

Recommended Experience: No prior leak detection experience is required. A basic understanding of manufacturing, engineering, or technical equipment operation is helpful but not necessary.

Already attending the ESGS Conference? Add this SEMI U course to your registration for just $695 and gain valuable technical knowledge from one of the industry's most experienced instructors.

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Are We There Yet? Metrology and Inspection for Angstrom-Level Manufacturing ​

In the semiconductor industry where we routinely pattern sub-wavelength structures and require atomic-layer precision in our manufacturing processes, it’s easy to assume that we can simply measure everything we’re doing and all the structures we create. In reality, though, metrology and inspection have the challenging task of not just keeping up with device technology but staying far enough ahead that we can actually “see” our results and confirm the progress we’re making.

In this webinar, co-hosted with the Electronics business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany; we will explore the metrology and inspection space to learn more about technological advances driving this vital segment of semiconductor manufacturing.

The webinar will feature presentations by Eric Beyne, PhD, Senior Fellow, VP R&D and Director of 3D System Integration Program for imec, and Dario Alliata, PhD, Senior Application Director for Metrology & Inspection at the Electronics business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany.

Following the presentations, an interactive Q&A segment will allow attendees a chance to deepen their understanding of how materials innovation and advanced metrology intersect at the leading edge of manufacturing.

Join us to engage with peers and pioneers working at the forefront of materials science and semiconductor innovation!

 

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Sep 17, 2025 EMG

Sponsored by the Electronics business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany 

Are We There Yet? Metrology and Inspection for Angstrom-Level Manufacturing ​

10:00 am - 11:00 am Off Add to Calendar 2025-09-17 10:00:00 2025-09-17 11:00:00 Are We There Yet? Metrology and Inspection for Angstrom-Level Manufacturing ​ Sponsored by the Electronics business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany  United States SEMI.org [email protected] America/Los_Angeles public Sep 23, 2025 America/Los_Angeles WATCH NOW