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🎤 NEW PODCAST - from #SEMICONWEST🎤 What does a secure supply chain have to do with addressing climate change? Learn this and more in Françoise von Trapp's podcast interview with Jose W. Fernandez, Under Secretary of Economic Growth, Energy, and The Environment for the U.S. Department of State, recorded live at SEMI's SEMICON West 2024. Fernandez discussed the importance of addressing geopolitical issues and ensuring supply chain resilience. He highlights the importance of establishing global semiconductor supply chains that meet clean energy goals to galvanize a clean energy future. He also emphasized the need to prioritize security over efficiency and highlighted the issue of semiconductors seeping into Russia despite sanctions. You’ll also learn: ✅ How the U.S. Department of State International Technology Security and Innovation Fund (ITSI) supports workforce development and is helping to secure critical minerals. ✅ About the impact of sanctions on Russia's semiconductor industry, and how companies are working together to improve due diligence and prevent the flow of semiconductors into Russia Listen to the full episode here https://lnkd.in/g-K92aZg

What do we want to talk about? How about #sustainability and #semiconductors? First of all, SEMI is doing an amazing job raising awareness about the need to achieve #netzero. The sustainability conversation at #SEMICONWest has grown from a few keynotes three years ago to three full days packed with sustainability topics this year. As Dean Freeman remarked in his latest blog post, "You could have nicknamed this show SEMI Sustainability West." And now that we know generative #AI is adding to the challenge of reaching targets, the industry needs to step up its efforts. Dean's blog post reports back on what he learned at the recent IEEE VLSI conference, as well as #SEMICONWest. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/g6KeWAbC

Did you catch the awards ceremony for SEMI's 20 Under 30 Awards at #SEMICONWEST? How much do you know about this relatively new initiative? If you're not under 30, it may have missed your radar. But we've got it covered. Luckily, Jillian Carapella was in the audience to applaud winners from three of our member companies: Lam Research, Indium Corporation, and IBM. She also interviewed Indium's Evan Griffith, one of the 20, and Jessica Albright, MBA, of Brewer Science, one of this year's nominees, about their experience. 🌟 🌟Catch the story here: https://lnkd.in/gujUAUdk If you missed this opportunity to nominate one of your stellar under-30 employees, you've got another chance coming up! SEMI Europe has just opened nominations for the 20 Under 30 Awards to be presented at #SEMICONEuropa. Details are here: 🌟🌟 https://lnkd.in/ezF-dBuB

In preparation for MEMS & Sensors Executive Congress 2024 in Bromont, Canada October 7-9, MSIG will be sharing the most popular presentations from MSEC 2023 on the MSIG YouTube channel (https://lnkd.in/gquUyYHT)   Before you watch the latest video, Infineon XENSIV MEMS Microphones: Redefining Audio Excellence with Green Innovation, check out this conversation Tim Brosnihan had with the speaker, Franziska Kailer, Head of Product Management at Infineon Technologies.   Tim: At MSEC 2023 you presented Infineon’s exciting Sealed Dual Membrane microphone technology. What applications have benefited most from these high-performance mics?   Franziska: High-performance mics are particularly of interest in consumer electronics where best audio quality matters, especially headphones, TWS and communication devices like conference systems.   Tim: What will be the next innovations Infineon focuses on?   Franziska: Infineon strives to push MEMS microphone performance even further – stay tuned for even higher SNR and lower power consumption. Environmental robustness will be another key topic in the future.   Tim: Which do you prefer and why? Marvel or DC?   Franziska: I love “Guardians of the Galaxy,” so definitely Marvel. Dancing baby Groot is the cutest. I even have a baby Groot plant pot for my office desk plant.   Please enjoy this video of Franziska's talk from MSEC 2023 and plan to attend MSEC 2024 - https://lnkd.in/gkcTHPhk

It's not too late to register for CAR’s 59th Annual MBS conference in Traverse City, August 5-8! We are thrilled to partner with the leading automotive conference of the summer #MBS24! Register today: www.cargroup.org/mbs

Join us at #SEMI_SMC 2024 from September 30-October 2, 2024! Get insights on current developments in advanced materials and hear the latest market intelligence while networking with leaders, experts, and colleagues. Save $ with Early Bird Rates Until September 17—Register today ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gJJ6_yTz

Our premier event, the MEMS & Sensors Executive Congress (MSEC), is scheduled to take place from October 7-9, 2024, at Chateau Bromont in Quebec, Canada. Join us for this exclusive gathering focused on the latest trends and innovations in the field. MaryAnn Maher from SoftMEMS and Gary O'Brien from Northrop Grumman share why they can't miss it – and neither should you!

In preparation for MEMS & Sensors Executive Congress 2024 in Bromont, Canada October 7-9, MSIG will be sharing the most popular presentations from MSEC 2023 on the MSIG YouTube channel - Improving Human Connection Using MEMS Sensors (youtube.com) Emerge CTO Jamie Hamilton shows you how you can really "reach out and touch someone" with their flat table-top Wave-1 ultrasonic emitter. Emerge has developed a chip-based ultrasonic transducer technology that puts the touch into your video experience and creates a new communication dimension. It's still a developing technology, so check out the latest from Emerge at https://emerge.io/ Please enjoy this video of Jamie's talk from MSEC 2023 and plan to attend MSEC 2024 - https://lnkd.in/gkcTHPhk

Early bird registration prices for #SEMI_MSEC are now available! Explore the opportunities and challenges from key technologies such as bio-medical, MEMS healthcare, generative AI, automotive, sustainability and more in Quebec, Canada. 📆 Join us October 7-9 ➡️https://lnkd.in/gz-6R62G

Network with industry experts and take home the information your company needs in this ever-changing industry. We are excited to support the leading automotive conference of the summer! Register today for #MBS23 August 5-8 in Traverse City, MI. www.cargroup.org/mbs/