Industry leaders and visionaries will gather in virtual format August 24-26, 2020, for the SEMI Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing Conference (ASMC) to provide the latest insights and developments across a wide range of critical industry topics from yield management to metrology in the era of artificial intelligence (AI).
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New Insights into the Energy Levels in Quantum Dots
Researchers from Basel, Bochum and Copenhagen have gained new insights into the energy states of quantum dots. They are semiconductor nanostructures and promising building blocks for quantum communication.
Call for SEMICON West 2020 “Best of West” Award Applications
SEMI today began accepting SEMICON West 2020 exhibitor applications for the Best of West award recognizing innovative new products or services that are significantly advancing the electronics manufacturing supply chain or a particular manufacturing capability.
Tredegar Surface Protection Expands Development Capabilities
Tredegar Surface Protection, an operating division of Tredegar Corporation (NYSE:TG) and a global leader in surface protection films, today announced that it has commissioned a state-of-the-art manufacturing line for developing innovative surface protection films.
Gartner Forecasts Worldwide Device Shipments to Decline 14% in 2020 Due to Coronavirus Impact
Global shipments of devices (PCs, tablets and mobile phones) are on pace to decline 13.6% in 2020, totaling 1.9 billion units, according to the latest forecast from Gartner, Inc.
COVID-19 Triggers Accelerated Shift to Digital Technologies and Services
The ongoing digital transformation of business and society has been shifted into overdrive by the COVID-19 pandemic, triggering major changes in key segments ranging from online services, to capital spending, to the cloud, to the electronics supply chain.
SEMI FlexTech Invites Proposals for Funding Flexible Hybrid Electronics Advancements
SEMI FlexTech today released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for advanced technology developments of flexible hybrid electronics (FHE) for sensors, power and other key electronic components.
Business Confidence in IT Spending Declines Despite Moves to Ease Economic Lockdown, According to IDC COVID-19 Tech Index
Business confidence levels declined in the last week of May, according to the latest update to the IDC COVID-19 Tech Index. IT buyers in the US, Western Europe, and some parts of Asia/Pacific indicated that they now expect total IT spending to decline by more than previously anticipated. This is in spite of a general stabilization in other market indicators over the past month, as many countries prepare to tentatively move into a gradual recovery phase.
UCF’s Butterfly-Inspired Nanotech Makes Natural-Looking Pictures on Digital Screens
Taking inspiration from nature’s nanotech, a University of Central Florida researcher is creating technology to make extremely low-power, ultra-high-definition displays and screens that are easier on the eyes.
Tech Visionaries to Explore the Future of Innovation at Virtual SEMICON West 2020
Keynotes for SEMI’s 50th anniversary to highlight technology’s potential to improve prosperity worldwide.
