Pete Singer

Co-Founder / Editor-in-Chief

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Pete has over 40 years of publishing experience. He co-founded Semiconductor Digest and the Gold Flag Media company with publisher Kerry Hoffman in 2019. Previously, he spent over 25 years at Semiconductor International and 11 years at Solid State Technology.

Applying Visual Data Science and AI to Solve Complex Manufacturing Challenges

Spotfire’s immersive analytics experience aligns with natural human interactions, offering features like AI-powered recommendations, real-time data integration, and intuitive visual manipulation.

2025: A Blend of Challenges and Opportunities

The semiconductor industry remains a dynamic landscape, propelled by technical advancements and shifting market demands.

2025 Outlook: Executive Viewpoints

Each year, Semiconductor Digest turns to industry leaders and analysts to get their viewpoints on what they expect to see in the coming year in terms of critical tech and business trends.

2025: Navigating Shifts in Semiconductor Demand

I would expect numbers for wafer fab equipment (WFE) to be between 5% and 10% growth, reaching the low $100 billions for 2025.

2025: AI, Device Complexity Will Continue to Drive Packaging and Test Demands

The products used to power today’s AI/ML applications are far more complex than anything our industry has seen before.

2025: A Shift to Software-Defined Vehicles

Microchip Technology’s perspective on the automotive industry highlights the significant shift towards Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs) and the increasing reliance on open-standard in-vehicle networks.

2025: Energy-Efficient, High-Performance AI Inference is Essential

The pressing need for seamless, real-time processing calls for solutions purpose-built for continuous, energy-efficient inference workloads. Metrics like inference-per-second-per-dollar-per-watt (I/S/D/W) are emerging as key indicators of value, underscoring efficiency and sustainability.

2025: MRAM’s Path Forward in a Demanding Landscape

Spin-transfer-torque magnetoresistive random access memory (STT-MRAM) continues to stand out by meeting critical demands for high endurance, non-volatility, and low latency, particularly in applications at the far edge.

2025: MEMS Mirrors Will Fix Automotive LiDAR

Driven by advancements in the MEMS mirrors used in light detection and ranging (LiDAR), Tier 1 suppliers and automakers will begin to design more accurate, resilient, and affordable perception systems in automotive vehicles.

2025: Sustainability is Essential for Long-term Success

At Edwards we are especially focused on sustainability. Our vacuum pumps and abatement systems are essential to remove and treat excess process gases and by-products, and we see significant opportunities as semiconductor manufacturers seek to improve the sustainability of their manufacturing processes.