I’m delighted to turn the blog over again to Mike Czerniak, Environmental Solutions Business Development Manager at Edwards. A longtime champion of the environment, Mike, nominated by the UK Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC), was just been accepted as…
Process Watch: Yield management turns green
By David W. Price, Douglas G. Sutherland and Kara L. Sherman Author’s Note: The Process Watch series explores key concepts about process control—defect inspection and metrology—for the semiconductor industry. Following the previous installments, which explored the 10 fundamental truths of…
10 Reasons to Attend The ConFab this June
The ConFab Conference and Networking Event will be held June 12-15. Presented by Solid State Technology, this executive-level event is designed exclusively for those driving growth and innovation in the semiconductor industry.
Does Consolidation Put Innovation at Risk?
Consolidation in the semiconductor industry continues apace, with more than $100 billion in mergers and acquisitions announced in 2015, and more to come in 2016.
Viewpoints: 2016 outlook
Each year, Solid State Technology turns to industry leaders to hear viewpoints on the technological and economic outlook for the upcoming year. Read through these expert opinions on what to expect in 2016. New technologies will fuel pockets of growth…
Is the Semiconductor Industry Ready for Industry 4.0 and the IIoT?
An industrial revolution is in the making, equivalent some say to the introduction of steam power at the tail end of the 18th century. Known as smart manufacturing, Industry 4.0 (after the German initiative Industrie 4.0), the industrial internet of things (IIoT), or simply the fourth industrial revolution, the movement will radically change how manufacturing is done.
IoT Surveys Indicate Optimism, Confusion
Recent surveys indicate much optimism about how the IoT will benefit the semiconductor industry, but there’s some confusion about how big the market will be and if the existing infrastructure will be able to handle the demand.
IoT, Healthcare and 5G to Drive RF and Microwave
Industry trends to the Internet of Things, advanced healthcare and 5G are good news for everyone involved in technologies associated with RF, microwave, millimeter wave, and THz frequencies, many of whom will be attending “Microwave Week” in Phoenix, May 17-22.
IoT and The ConFab 2015
The keynotes and other key speakers have been announced for The ConFab 2015, to be held May 19-22 at The Encore at The Wynn in Las Vegas.
Reframing the Roadmap: ITRS 2.0
The International Technology Roadmap for Semiconductor (ITRS) is being reframed to focus more on end applications, such as smartphones and micro-servers. Labeled ITRS 2.0, the new roadmap is a departure from a strong focus maintaining the path defined by Moore’s Law.
