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First Quarter Semiconductor Trends and UpdateBy Dan Tracy, Industry Research & Statistics, SEMI Given the slow economic growth in the U.S. during the first quarter, coupled with challenging geo-political developments around the world, uncertainty once again permeates the industry outlook for the year. 
Scaling to 5nm: a Plethora of PathsBy Debra Vogler, SEMI Previous semiconductor technology generations developed clearly defined "winners" in terms of process technologies and materials choices. As the industry goes below 14nm, multiple technologies will be used. 
SEMICON Southeast Asia to be Launched in 2015; 2nd Vietnam SummitThe new SEMICON Southeast Asia will be in Penang on April 22-24, 2015; the SEMI Vietnam Semiconductor Strategy Summit announced also.  
Semiconductor Photomask Market: $3.3B in 2015By Lara Chamness, Industry Research & Statistics, SEMI The worldwide semiconductor photomask market was $3.1B in 2013 and forecast to reach $3.3B in 2015. Key drivers are advanced technology feature sizes (less than 45nm) and increased manufacturing in Asia-Pacific. 
Taiwan's Leading Lighting Manufacturers Attend LED Taiwan 2014, Co-Located with TILSBy SEMI Taiwan As LED lighting solutions erode the market share of conventional fixtures, a thriving smart lighting sector suggests not only a technological leap but also a fierce battlefield for lighting manufacturers. Understand the Trends in Technology & Manufacturing With so many industry challenges on the horizon it is more important than ever to gain a worldwide perspective. Silicon Semiconductor magazine is the catalyst for the global semiconductor community. 
What's next for MEMS?By Paula Doe, SEMI While demand for MEMS devices grows, relentless pressure from consumer markets and increasing competition drives prices down and reduce margins. 
PV Manufacturing Equipment Bookings ImproveBy Dan Tracy, Industry Research & Statistics, SEMI For Q4 2013, the worldwide PV manufacturing equipment book-to-bill ratio remained below parity, but bookings improved to highest value since Q1'12. 
SEMI Members Earn Majority of Intel Supplier AwardsSEMI Members earned a majority of the 2013 Intel Supplier Awards: both for Preferred Quality Supplier and Supplier Continuous Quality Improvement. 
PPTs: IoT--Driving the Electronics RevolutionSEMI Members have access to "Members Only" PPTs; example: April 10 "IoT: Driving the Electronics Revolution." 
New Semiconductor Technology SymposiumCritical issues in a conference format. New Sustainable Manufact. Forum at SEMICON West Four days -- with 20 hours of workshops, seminars, discussions. |
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