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The first of its kind, the Metrology Advances for Digitized ECS Industry 4.0 (MADEin4) project aims to develop the next generation of metrology tools, machine learning methods and applications to help drive higher manufacturing productivity in the semiconductor and automotive industries.

50 members of the recently formed Microelectronics Training, Industry and Skills (METIS) consortium met for the first time in November 2019 to lay out the broad outlines of their work to develop a comprehensive strategy for bridging the skills gap in Europe’s microelectronics industry.

Industry4Europe, a coalition of nearly 150 industry organizations including SEMI, has published A long-term strategy for Europe’s industrial future: from words to action, a set of proposals aimed at informing a comprehensive long-term industrial strategy for Europe.

SEMI Europe’s advocacy team is a key force in influencing public policy in areas of strategic importance to the region’s semiconductor industry, making SEMICON Europa the ideal venue for addressing industry-shaping trends and enacting change on policy issues. 

SEMI members in Europe face tough barriers to meeting legal requirements for posted workers, a struggle that undermines their competitiveness.

With three plenaries and a dedicated session on talent and diversity, ISS Europe brought together more than 150 industry, academia, education and government representatives for in-depth discussions on strategies and innovations for Europe to compete globally in the digital era.

Last month, Germany published its National Industrial Strategy 2030, which sets strategic guidelines for a German and European industrial policy. The Strategy has drawn mixed feedback across Europe and internationally. SEMI shares its analysis.

The European Union Machinery Directive aims to both ensure a high level of safety for machinery users and facilitate the free movement of machinery in the EU market. The current proposed revision seeks to address safety challenges arising from technical progress in digitization.

In 2018, SEMI shared a statement reflecting the common view of key industry associations with the European Commission and Oeko-Institut & Fraunhofer IZM contributing to a study that supports the review of the list of restricted substances and assesses a new exemption request under RoHS 2 (Pack 15).

Last month the European Commission (EC) approved €1.75 billion in public support from France, Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom (UK) to fund the joint European microelectronics project, which brings together businesses across Europe to spur innovation in IoT and connected car technologies.