Semiconductors

The speed with which information technology is developing is breathtaking. High-performance devices such as smartphones and sensors are now a natural part of our everyday life. Over the years they have become increasingly powerful and yet substantially smaller due to densely integrated circuits.

Modern microchips and sensors are the most important enablers for next generation products regarding higher performance, additional features, smaller form factors and better interconnectivity. The drive to improve these devices raises the need for innovative materials.   

With each new generation of devices, semiconductor manufacturers work on further reducing the size of their products while at the same time achieving higher functionality and greater processing power. For example, circuits the size of a postage stamp can now accommodate nearly as many transistors as there are people on earth — about seven billion.

All this is made possible by the chemicals we produce—and we know there is a lot more to come. Everyday devices such as smartphones, tablets, and computers will all contribute to the growth of the semiconductor industry, but we will also see growing demands in other areas such as automotive, medical and industrial applications. 

Our research on materials makes it possible to enhance semiconductor manufacturing processes and to innovate new electronic components. That’s why leading global players in the electronics industry consider us a reliable and critical partner.

Our materials research augments semiconductor manufacturing processes allowing innovative next generation devices. It is our research that draws global players to us and renders our partnerships.