SEMI Smart Mobility Lead Weighs in on Chip Shortage
In my role as lead for the Smart Mobility initiative at SEMI, I recently spoke with Automotive Logistics Magazine about the growing importance of the semiconductor supply chain’s connection with the automotive industry and the semiconductor shortage...
Fluorinated Chemicals Are Essential to Semiconductor Manufacturing and Innovation
Semiconductors play an essential role in modern society by enabling ground-breaking technological advances. The manufacture of high-volume and advanced semiconductors requires the use of fluorinated chemicals known as PFAS. Representing the voice of...
Growing Wave of Chip Companies Join Global Green Energy Movement
As the world combats climate change, the chip industry continues to build momentum in becoming a better steward of the environment. In July, Taiwan chip giant TSMC became the world’s first semiconductor company to join RE100, the global initiative...
SEMI Urges Exemption of U.S. Semiconductor Supply Chain Workers from New Visa Restrictions
On June 20, President Trump signed an executive order (EO) suspending the issuance of H-1B, H-2B, J-1 and L visas for applicants residing outside of the United States without an active work permit. The order took effect today and will be in force...
SEMI Japan Urges Essential Business Designation for Domestic Chip Supply Chain
Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe declared a state of emergency for Tokyo, Osaka and five other prefectures[1] on April 7 in response to a startling increase of COVID-19 infections in the region’s cities in an uneasy moment for its domestic...
SEMI Testifies Against U.S. Tariffs on $300 Billion Worth of Chinese Goods
In testimony today before a U.S. government interagency panel considering tariffs on $300 billion worth of Chinese goods, SEMI called for the removal of about 30 tariff lines, which cover items central to the semiconductor manufacturing process.
SEMI, 106 Other Associations Urge Caution by Congress, Trump Administration in Trade Tariffs Against China
SEMI and 106 other associations today joined forces to express deep concern to congressional leaders about the Trump Administration’s decision to use tariffs to address China’s unfair trade practices. In a letter from the collective to House Ways...