12 Jul 2026
SEMI Strategic Materials Conference (SMC) 2026
This event is organized by SEMI association.
Select your Market
-
{{ userContent.title }}
{{ userContent.lookingForMoreLabel }}
The 19th International Conference on Planarization / CMP Technology
The CMP process has developed and improved continuously year after year. The European CMP User Group event covers various CMP topics, including new materials, processes, and emerging technologies.
Type of Event
Other
Our Participation
Exhibitor
SEMICONDUCTOR SOLUTIONS information kit
Download your kit to unlock exclusive content on our sustainability transformation & how our Materials Intelligence™ enables innovation for more sustainable solutions across the semiconductor value chain.
If you do not see the form, please click here.
INTRO
At the conference, you will have an opportunity to discuss technologies, including FEOL and BEOL CMP, 3D/TSV, Fundamentals of CMP, Polishing Processes, Consumables, Equipment, Green Devices, New Applications, Metrology, Cleaning, Defect Control, Process Control, CMP Alternatives, SiC, GaN, Sapphire and Diamond. The conference provides a place where like-minded researchers and engineers meet, discuss, and share experiences in their field of knowledge.
Need support finding the right materials solutions?
Our team of specialists can help!
- Get expert advice on-site. Click here to connect at the event!
- Contact us if you have a technical question, if you need a quote or sample, or if you are looking for a tech document.
Keynote
-
Saifi Usmani, Ph.D.
VP and Head of Planarization
Development and Implementation of a Data Ecosystem to enable End-to-End Advanced Predictive Manufacturing using AI
16 Oct 2024 - FROM 8:10 TO 8:40 UTC+02:00
Abstract
As the demand for electronic products increases, semiconductor manufacturers are integrating legacy and new materials into their manufacturing processes. However, the sheer volume of electronic components required to meet global demand has placed further emphasis on eliminating materials-related productivity and yield killers. Downstream materials suppliers are expected to provide increasingly sophisticated materials with predictive performance to customers at competitive pricing, creating a need for a data ecosystem that can support end-to-end advanced predictive manufacturing.
To provide more predictive performance and eliminate the risk of quality disruptions, we have embarked on a full digitization and digitalization initiative to fully characterize our target
processes and automate data capture. We have implemented technical approaches and production improvements to enhance our capabilities in this area. By extending an AI-driven quality approach to the broader supply chain and data ecosystem, we believe end-to-end advanced predictive manufacturing can be accelerated for the semiconductor industry.
This presentation will focus on the development and implementation of our data ecosystem, including the technical approaches and production improvements we have implemented. Also, the benefits of extending an AI-driven quality approach to the broader supply chain and data ecosystem, and how this can improve end-to-end advanced predictive manufacturing in the semiconductor industry.
Tech Talk
-
Hongjun Zhou
Global Head of R&D Planarization
Smart Design of A Novel Low Selective W CMP Slurry
16 Oct 2024 - FROM 9:25 TO 9:45 UTC+02:00
Our featured white paper
Future Ways of Working and Generative AI Disruption
AI will not replace innovators, but innovators who use AI will replace innovators who don’t.
Related News
View All News-
Press Releases
2026 Future Insight Prize Goes to Spear’s Vasilis Ntziachristos
The € 300,000 research grant award recognizes Ntziachristos’ pioneering work in enabling non-invasive and continuous monitoring of human biology.
2026/06/23
-
Press Releases
Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, Opens €20 million Metrology and Inspection ...
New site expands capacity for M&I tools fivefold, supporting chip manufacturers in advanced packaging and heterogeneous integration for AI chips.
2026/05/05
-
Information
AGM: Beckmann to be appointed as CEO May 1
Belén Garijo passed symbolically the baton to Kai Beckmann. Annual General Meeting approved dividend of € 2.20.
2026/04/24
Upcoming Events
View All Events21 Jul 2026
Semiconductor Webinar Series
This webinar is co-hosted by SEMI Korea and the Electronics business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany.