October 4th, 2011
SEMI published some interesting data October 1 that announced that, for the first time, industry spending on Flash memory has exceeded spending on DRAM. “From 2004-2007, DRAM accounted for 30-35% of semiconductor capital equipment spending, according to the SEMI World Fab Database” writes Clark Tseng, SEMI Industry Research and Statistics, Taiwan. “However, in the last few years, the DRAM sector has been suffering from fast price erosion, fierce competition and mediocre demand.”
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August 18th, 2011
SEMI announced Monday that it has appointed Dennis McGuirk as President and CEO, effective November 14 this year. Mr. McGuirk succeeds industry veteran Stan Myers, who has been at the SEMI helm since 1995, serving on its board of directors since 1986. EE Times has the the full story here. As members of SEMI, all of us at SAFC Hitech wish Mr. McGuirk every success in his new position.
July 11th, 2011
SEMICON West is upon us and SAFC Hitech will be out in force at the world’s leading exposition for the global semi industry. We have a brand new info pod, located in the Materials Zone in the South Hall, booth number MZ1. Further information can be found here.
This year, we are once again are hosting a hospitality lounge at the B Restaurant and Bar, right above the Moscone Center’s North Hall. The lounge hours are as follows:
Tuesday July 12:
Lunch: 11.00am to 2.00pm
Cocktail Reception: 5.00pm to 9.00pm
Wednesday July 13:
Breakfast: 8.30am to 10.30am
Lunch: 11.00am to 2.00pm
Drinks: 2.00pm to 4.00pm
Thursday July 14:
Breakfast: 9.00am to 10.30am
Drinks: 10.30am to 3.00pm
Cool Down Lounge: 3.00pm to 6.00pm
If you would like to join us for a chat, please note that access to the lounge and reception is by invitation/RSVP and for approved guests only. Enquiries should be directed to safchi@impresslabs.com
Have a wonderful show!
