Best Francoise von Trapp Podcasts (2024)

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Undersecretary Jose Fernandez on Securing Critical Supply Chains in the 21st Century 19:41

6d ago19:41

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Send us a Text Message. Recorded live at SEMICON West 2024, SEMI’s flagship tradeshow where the global semiconductor industry gathers to discuss important matters and showcase new products and technology. This episode features Françoise von Trapp’s conversation with Jose Fernandez, Under Secretary of Economic Growth, Energy, and The Environment for…

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Dr. Laurie Locascio, Undersecretary of Commerce, Talks about U.S. Investment in Semiconductor Manufacturing 18:03

1h ago18:03

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Send us a Text Message. Recorded live at SEMICON West 2024, the flagship tradeshow for SEMI, where the entire industry gathers to showcase their latest products and technologies. Françoise von Trapp interviews Laurie Locascio, Director of NIST and the Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology to learn more about the US CHIPS and Scie…

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Siemens' AJ Incorvaia Explains the Evolution of EDA Tools for Advanced Packaging and 3D ICs 27:38

15d ago27:38

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Send us a Text Message. Françoise von Trapp and AJ Incorvaia discuss the evolution of EDA tools for 3D integration and design tools for 3D ICs and packaging. They talk about the need for real-time 3D visualization and automation capabilities to enable the design and manufacturing of complex 3D ICs. They also highlighted the growing importance of di…

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How Do You Break Through the Silicon Ceiling? A Conversation with Christine King 33:23

9d ago33:23

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Françoise von Trapp speaks with Christine King, the world’s first woman CEO of a semiconductor company, about her journey from near destitution to success in a male-dominated industry. Christine recently published a memoir about her journey, called Breaking Through the Silicon Ceiling, which details her jour…

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The Saxony Story: How to Develop a Global Semiconductor Cluster 37:32

16d ago37:32

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Send us a Text Message. Saxony, Germany, has a strong potential to become a global semiconductor location due to its long history in traditional industries, technological base, vast talent pool, strategic location, and investment in education and new talent. In this episode, Françoise von Trapp speaks with Andreas Lippert, of Saxony Trade and Inves…

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Highlights and Aha! Moments of ECTC 2024: A Recap with Karlheinz Bock and Michael Mayer 24:53

23d ago24:53

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Send us a Text Message. Françoise von Trapp talks with ECTC 2024 General Chair, Karlheinz Bock and Program Chair, Michael Mayer about highlights and key takeaways from the 2024 IEEE Electronic Component Technology Conference. (ECTC 2024). Bock and Mayer discussed the growth of ECTC 2024, and how focusing on strategic decisions such as changing the …

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Community Members Share Insights from ECTC 2024 1:52:16

1M ago1:52:16

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Send us a Text Message. This episode features conversations at ECTC 2024 with 11 of 3D InCites community members. You’ll learn about their perspectives on the hottest topics of the times such as thermal management and power issues for AI devices, and glass core substrates versus organic substrates. You’ll also learn about their latest technology ad…

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ECTC 2024: Can Photonics Solve the AI Energy Problem? Why is Process Control so Critical to Advanced Packaging? 33:29

2M ago33:29

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Send us a Text Message. Recorded live at the 2024 Electronic Component Technology Conference, this episode features conversations Francoise von Trapp has with Keynote Speaker Keren Bergman, Columbia University and co-founder of Xscape Photonics, and Chet Lennox, of KLA. Bergman explains the potential of photonics in AI applications to improve energ…

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SEMI America’s Joe Stockunas Talks About SEMICON West Past, Present and Future 25:58

2M ago25:58

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Send us a Text Message. In this preview episode for SEMICON West 2024, Françoise von Trapp and SEMI America’s President Joe Stockunas talk about SEMICON West's Past, Present, and Future. The discussion emphasizes the need for collaboration in the semiconductor industry and the important role SEMI plays in supporting the interests of its global memb…

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LPKF Laser & Electronic’s Richard Noack Explains the Growing Importance of Glass Substrates for HPC and Chiplet Advanced Packaging 29:58

2M ago29:58

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Send us a Text Message. Glass has long been explored as an alternative substrate material to organic laminates and silicon. As high-performance computing and chiplets HPC push the boundaries of existing technology, they are demanding innovative packaging solutions, beginning with innovative substrate materials. This is paving the way for glass. In …

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Conversations with the Winners of the 2024 3D InCites Awards 44:20

3M ago44:20

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Send us a Text Message. This episode features the winners of this year’s 3D InCites Awards. These included five technology enablement awards, one sustainability award, the Adele Hars Award for DEI, and an award for Best Place to Work. Nils Anspach, of LPKF & Laser Electronics, explains the company’s laser-based deep etching technology for glass sub…

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Member Spotlight: IMAPS Devices Packaging Conference Celebrates 20 Years 54:28

4M ago54:28

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Send us a Text Message. This episode was recorded live at the IMAPS Device Packaging Conference – helping celebrate the event’s 20th year. The record turnout included many of our 3D InCites Community members. Françoise von Trapp spoke with several of them who were exhibiting and presenting, and in some cases, simply attending. Alex Ospina of ACM Re…

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IMAPS Global Business Council: Repatriating the U.S. Semiconductor Ecosystem 38:14

4M ago38:14

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Send us a Text Message. This episode was recorded live at IMAPS DPC, where the Spring version of the Global Business Council focused on Geopolitics Fueling the Repatriation of the Semiconductor Ecosystem. To get the complete picture of the collaboration happening, Françoise von Trapp speaks with representatives of the government, industry, and acad…

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The AI Explosion, Chiplet Architectures, and Enabling the Future of Moore’s Law: Conversations from IMAPS DPC 2024 34:13

4M ago34:13

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Send us a Text Message. This episode was recorded live at the IMAPS Device Packaging Conference in Fountain Hill AZ, where several of the keynote talks focused on chiplet architectures and heterogeneous integration for semiconductor device manufacturing, assembly, test, and packaging. Françoise von Trapp talks with Arvind Kumar, of 3D InCites membe…

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SEMI ISS Europe Panel: Empowering Semiconductor Excellence in Europe 55:06

4M ago55:06

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, recorded live at SEMI ISS Europe, Françoise von Trapp hands over the mic to SEMI Europe President, Laith Altimime, who leads a discussion on the European chip industry’s growth and challenges, and whether the European Chips Act will strengthen Europe towards its 20% vision goal. Panelists include: Manfred Ho…

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SEMI ISS Europe: Creating Resilient Semiconductor Supply Chains and The Impact of Geopolitics on Energy 49:44

5M ago49:44

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Send us a Text Message. This week’s episode was recorded at ISS Europe, in Vienna, where the European semiconductor industries key strategists gathered to plan the path forward and forge a sustainable path to securing 20% of the global semiconductor market. One of the main topics continues to be building a resilient semiconductor supply chain. In t…

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International Women’s Day Special: Creating a Culture of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging 34:01

5M ago34:01

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Send us a Text Message. In honor of International Women’s Day (IWD 2024), 3D InCites partnered with SEMI ISS to bring you this episode on how companies are fostering and implementing DEIB and allyship into their corporate culture. Françoise von Trapp speaks with Nigel Wenden, CEO of WGNSTAR, Laura Matz, CTO of Merck KGAA Darmstadt Germany; and Mike…

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Scott Hayes and Amy Lujan Talk About The History of IMAPS DPC and The Line-up for 2024 26:45

6M ago26:45

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Send us a Text Message. The International Microelectronics and Packaging Society’s Device Packaging Conference (IMAPS DPC) celebrates its 20th year this year. The conference takes place March 19-21, in Fountain Hills, AZ. In this episode, Françoise von Trapp speaks with Scott Hayes, General Chair, IMAPS DPC, and Amy Lujan, General Chair-Elect of IM…

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Jean-Christophe Eloy and Jan Vardaman Explain How Chiplets and Advanced Packaging will Rule the World 21:59

6M ago21:59

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Françoise von Trapp and Jean Christophe Eloy of Yole Group, discuss the future of advanced packaging and chiplets in the semiconductor industry, and how these technologies will revolutionize the industry. Get ready for a deep dive into a technology discussion. From Jean-Christophe, you’ll learn how chiplets …

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SEMI Europe's Laith Altimime Talks about The Implementation of th EU Chips Act and SEMI ISS Europe 29:03

6M ago29:03

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Send us a Text Message. Françoise von Trapp and SEMI Europe's Laithe Altimime discuss the status of the European Chips Act, which aims to double Europe's market share in global manufacturing by 2030 and increase chip production by 20%. The discussion focuses on European industry growth and resilience, and the importance of collaboration. They also …

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Paul Triolo talks about Geopolitical Headwinds Impacting the Semiconductor Industry 22:50

6M ago22:50

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Send us a Text Message. At SEMI ISS, Paul Triolo, Albright Stonebridge Group (ASG) delivered a presentation on the geopolitical headwinds impacting the semiconductor industry in 2024. He explains challenges of industrial policies, export controls, and supply chain perturbations. Triolo is Senior Vice President for China and Technology Policy Lead a…

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SEMI's Market Intelligence Team Shares Semiconductor Market Forecasts for 2024 20:52

7M ago20:52

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Send us a Text Message. For the first few episodes of Season 4 of the 3D InCites Podcast, Françoise von Trapp headed to the SEMI Industry Strategy Symposium, (ISS) where semiconductor industry executives gather to gain and share insight on where the semiconductor industry is headed, and how they can work together to get there. Economic trends, indu…

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A Conversation about the Future of Work in the Semiconductor Industry 31:28

7M ago31:28

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Send us a Text Message. Once again, Cassandra Melvin, SEMI Europe, takes over the mike from Françoise von Trapp to lead a panel discussion on the Future of Work in the semiconductor industry. We join the panel discussion in progress, as it was part of a session on the Future of Work that took place in Munich during SEMICON Europa. You’ll hear from …

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SEMI Europe 2023: How Do We Cultivate the Semiconductor Workforce of Tomorrow? 58:34

8M ago58:34

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, which was recorded live at SEMICON Europa 2023, Françoise hands over the mike to Cassandra Melvin, Senior Director of Business Development and Operations at SEMI. She led the session during the Fab Manager Forum on How To Cultivate the Workforce of Tomorrow and moderated a panel discussion on Achieving EU Am…

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Imec Discusses Collaborative Strategies and Practical Solutions Towards a More Sustainable Semiconductors Future 26:56

8M ago26:56

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Françoise von Trapp hands over the mike to imec’s Katrien Marent, who hosted imec’s ITF Towards NetZero at SEMICON Europa. She introduces a panel discussion on Collaborative Strategies and Practical Solutions Toward a More Sustainable Semiconductors Future. The panel kicks off by polling the audience on what…

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SEMICON Europa 3D InCites Member Spotlight: What We’re Doing to Shape a Sustainable $1 Trillion Era 1:06:25

8M ago1:06:25

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Send us a Text Message. This episode features conversations with 3D InCites members who attended or exhibited at SEMICON Europa 2023, which took place in Munich, Germany from November 14-17, 2023. The topic of the week was Shaping a Sustainable $1 Trillion Era. Members weigh in on what their companies are doing to support this effort. They also dis…

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Keynote Conversations From SEMICON Europa 2023 On Shaping a Sustainable $1Trillion Era 39:48

8M ago39:48

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Send us a Text Message. This episode was recorded live from Munich, as the official podcast of SEMICON Europa. The theme of this year’s event is Shaping a Sustainable $1 Trillion Era. Françoise von Trapp talks with some of the keynote speakers about the roles their companies play in achieving this goal. talking with some of the Keynote speakers abo…

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AT&S’ Markus Leitgeb and Tony Gueli Talk About Meeting Today’s IC Substrate Challenges 27:01

9M ago27:01

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Françoise von Trapp talks with AT&S’s Markus Leitgeb and Tony Gueli, about the complex world of IC substrates for advanced microelectronics. The conversation focuses on technical and commercial challenges, and how they can be overcome when you work with the right substrate partners. You’ll learn about the dr…

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Member Spotlight: Conversations from IMAPS 2023 1:14:50

9M ago1:14:50

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Send us a Text Message. This Member Spotlight episode was recorded live at the IMAPS International Symposium. Françoise von Trapp speaks with community members who attended and exhibited about what they were showcasing, and what they learned. John Lannon and Rex Anderson, Micross Components, helped demystify the multiple government funding efforts …

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IMAPS Leaders Talk About DEI Past, Present and Future 51:30

9M ago51:30

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Send us a Text Message. In this panel discussion, recorded live at the International Microelectronics and Packaging Society International Symposium, Françoise hands over the mike to Dan Krueger, Honeywell, as he moderates a panel on Diversity in Packaging, Past, Present, and Future. Don’t miss this lively town hall discussion on many important topi…

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Conversations with the Next Generation of Advanced Packaging Experts 22:55

10M ago22:55

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Send us a Text Message. In a time when unprecedented industry growth is expected, the microelectronics industry is in the midst of a workforce shortage. To address this, the International Microelectronics and Packaging Society – IMAPS – is increasing its efforts to raise awareness about this rewarding industry through partnerships with universities…

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IMAPS Symposium 2023 Keynote Chats: Qorvo's Kevin Anderson, IBM Research's Jeffrey Burns, and ASE's C.P. Hung 40:00

10M ago40:00

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Send us a Text Message. This episode was recorded live at the 2023 IMAPS International Symposium, where the week’s keynote talks focused on different aspects of heterogeneous integration, packaging technology for high-performance computing, and what’s driving these technologies. Françoise von Trapp speaks with three of the keynote speakers who addr…

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imec’s Katrien Marent and SEMI Europe’s Laith Altimime Talk about Europe’s Role in Achieving a Sustainable $Trillion Semiconductor Industry 32:56

10M ago32:56

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Send us a Text Message. SEMICON Europa 2023 is only six weeks away, and the 3D InCites podcast will once again be the Official Podcast Partner. There is an exciting lineup of topics and top-notch speakers, all focused on the main theme of shaping a sustainable $1T Era. And for the second time, following the great success of last year's premiere, th…

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NXP’s Gulroz Singh Discusses The Semiconductor Industry’s Role in Ensuring Autonomous Vehicle Safety 30:39

10M ago30:39

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Send us a Text Message. As autonomous vehicles take to the roads, the jury is still out on the readiness of these vehicles in terms of safety. Technologies being used are still in nascent stages, and there is still work to be done before these vehicles can be operated in driverless mode. In this episode, Françoise von Trapp sits down with Gulroz Si…

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3D InCites 411 - Françoise von Trapp Talks about the 2024 3D InCites Awards and More 10:53

10M ago10:53

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Send us a Text Message. We've made changes to the 3D InCites Awards Program and the 2024 Yearbook! This recording of the recent 3D InCites 411 explains everything you need to know to participate in these programs. In this information session and Q&A you'll learn about: 💡 The new 3D InCites Awards Format and Nomination Process 💡The 2024 Yearbook Opp…

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100th Episode: Talking with Erica Folk and Tarak Railkar About The 2023 IMAPS Symposium 29:55

11M ago29:55

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Send us a Text Message. You are now listening to the 100th Episode of the 3D InCites Podcast! To celebrate, Françoise sits down with Erica Folk and Tarak Railkar, both representatives of the International Microelectronics and Packaging Society – also known as IMAPS. 3D InCites is the official Industry Partner of IMAPS and the Official podcast of th…

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Joe Cestari and Martijn Pierik Talk About Moving Up in a Downturn 24:26

11M ago24:26

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Send us a Text Message. The semiconductor industry is in an interesting position – on one side, the demand is there for it to become a $1T industry sometime in the next 7-10 years. But headwinds – including a current downturn, has many companies putting the brakes on spending. In this episode, Françoise von Trapp talks with Joe Cestari and Martijn …

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Winbond Electronics' Alex Wei and Omar Ma talk about the Memory of Everything 24:35

11M ago24:35

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Send us a Text Message. This episode of the 3D InCites podcast was recorded live at SEMICON West. Françoise von Trapp speaks with Alex Wei and Omar Ma about the memory challenges facing the semiconductor industry, as AI and machine learning create a need for more advanced Flash Memory and DRAM. As memory specialists who recently joined the UCIe Con…

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Nordson Test & Inspection's Chris Rand Explains Approaches to Achieving Zero Defects in Microelectronics Devices Using X-Ray Inspection 26:53

11M ago26:53

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Send us a Text Message. This week’s episode dives deep into the world of X-ray inspection and its many uses in today’s high-density 3D heterogeneous integration technologies for semiconductor manufacturing. Françoise von Trapp speaks with subject matter expert, Chris Rand, of Nordson Test and Inspection. You’ll learn the basics – how X-ray inspecti…

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Bruce Kim, Danny Kim and Rose Lee Talk About Saving the World with Secondary Semiconductor Equipment and Parts 18:40

12M ago18:40

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Send us a Text Message. This episode was recorded live at SEMICON West 2023, where one of the main topics of conversation was the importance of creating a collaborative supply chain. Françoise von Trapp speaks with Bruce Kim, CEO of SurplusGLOBAL, and team members Danny Kim and Rose Lee, about the critical role secondary equipment and parts play in…

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IBM’s Scott Sikorski Demystifies The CHIPS Act; Amkor’s Mike Kelly and ASE’s Ou Li Talk Chiplets 44:29

12M ago44:29

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Send us a Text Message. This episode was recorded live at IMAPS CHIPCon, where experts in heterogeneous integration and chiplet-enabled advanced packaging schemes gathered to address some of the semiconductor manufacturing industries most pressing technical and industry-related challenges. Françoise von Trapp speaks with Scott Sikorski, of IBM who …

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SEMICON West 2023 3D InCites Member Spotlight 1:54:39

12M ago1:54:39

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Send us a Text Message. Françoise von Trapp speaks with 3D InCites Member companies who exhibited and or attended SEMICON West 2023. She posed one main question, based on the show’s three key topic areas. What role do they play in helping the semiconductor industry succeed in becoming a $1T industry by 2030, how are they addressing the path to Net …

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SEMI’s Ajit Manocha Talks About PFAS and Other Headwinds to Achieving $1Trillion in the Semiconductor industry 19:25

1y ago19:25

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Send us a Text Message. Françoise von Trapp talks to SEMI President and CEO Ajit Manocha, about the semiconductor industry’s journey on the path to becoming a $1 Trillion and what SEMI is doing to address the headwinds that could prevent that from happening. The semiconductor industry is growing at an amazing rate as demand for computer chips incre…

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SEMI’s Mousumi Bhat and Collin O'Mara, NWF, Talk About Climate Equity and Social Justice 20:23

1y ago20:23

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Send us a Text Message. At SEMICON West, one of the key areas of discussion was the Path to Net Zero. What can we do to make sure the semiconductor industry grows in a way that is beneficial to the planet and shows cross-industry leadership? Françoise von Trapp talks to SEMI’s Dr. Mousumi Bhat, VP of Global Sustainability Programs, and Collin O’Mar…

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Bettina Weiss and Bindiya Vakil Talk about Building an Agile Semiconductor Supply Chain 25:10

1y ago25:10

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Françoise von Trapp talks with SEMI’s Bettina Weiss, and Bindiya Vakil, of Resilinc about how to navigate the complexities of the semiconductor supply chain. The electronics industry continues to be in a state of flux. After two years of shortages, delays, and skyrocketing costs, the causes of supply chain d…

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SEMI Europe’s 3D System Summit Panel: Partnering to Overcome Challenges in 3D Integration 45:15

1y ago45:15

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Send us a Text Message. For this week’s episode, we’re taking you to SEMI Europe’s 3D and System Summit, which took place last month in Dresden Germany. If you didn’t get to attend, you’re in luck, because in this episode, Françoise hands over the microphone to Jan Vardaman, who moderated a panel Panel Discussion titled: Customer-Supplier Partnerin…

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KLA’s Dave Thomas Talks about Advanced Plasma Processes for Wafer Level Packaging 41:13

1y ago41:13

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Send us a Text Message. Françoise von Trapp interviews Dave Thomas, of the SPTS Division at KLA, to talk about the evolution of wafer-level packaging, what’s been driving the market to adopt more advanced processes over the past 20 years, and the role KLA and specifically the SPTS division has played in bringing these technologies to commercializat…

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3D InCites Podcast Extra: What is IMAPS CHIPCon and Why Should You Attend? 20:10

1y ago20:10

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Send us a Text Message. In this special episode of the 3D InCites Podcast, in partnership with the International Microelectronics and Packaging Society (IMAPS), we talk to Steve Kummerl,TI; and Mark Gerber, ASE, about the upcoming CHIPcon event which takes place July 24-27 in San Jose CA. This conference is a rebrand and restructuring of what was f…

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The Password is Hybrid Bonding – Insights from ECTC 2023 48:15

1y ago48:15

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Send us a Text Message. This episode of the 3D InCites podcast is brought to you by our sustaining members. Shout out to our first official sustaining members Lori McDonald of Deca, and Brian Schieman, of IMAPS. Thanks for helping us continue to create great content! At ECTC 2023, which took place earlier this month, the password was hybrid bonding…

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Tom Sonderman of SkyWater Talks about Growing the Semiconductor Workforce 23:39

1y ago23:39

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Send us a Text Message. In this SEMICON West podcast preview episode, Françoise talks with SkyWater’s CEO Tom Sonderman, who will deliver a keynote talk, “Creating a Path to Talent”. addressing the workforce shortage currently facing the semiconductor industry. Semiconductor manufacturing is on a path to becoming a $1Trillion industry somewhere aro…

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