11:40 – 12:25
PANEL (Yield): AI & Smart Automation for Yield Breakthroughs
- AI-driven predictive maintenance & defect detection
- Next-gen process control for defect-free output
- Balancing automation with human oversight
Moderator
Chun Sheng Tan
Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association (MSIA)
Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association (MSIA)
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Panelist
Sim Cik Goh
Qualcomm Technologies
Mr. Goh SimCik leads Fab Operations at RF360 Singapore, overseeing the production of advanced front-end filters for Qualcomm. With over 20 years of experience in the passive components and semiconductor industry—including more than a decade in China, Malaysia, and Germany—he brings deep global expertise in manufacturing and operations. Prior to Qualcomm, he managed multi-site operations across Asia and Europe as GM and VP of TDK Electronics focused on High Voltage Contactors and Arrestors.
Qualcomm Technologies
Company Profile
Qualcomm is the world’s leading wireless technology innovator and the driving force behind the development, launch, and expansion of 5G. When we connected the phone to the internet, the mobile revolution was born. Today, our foundational technologies enable the mobile ecosystem and are found in every 3G, 4G and 5G smartphone. We bring the benefits of mobile to new industries, including automotive, the internet of things, and computing, and are leading the way to a world where everything and everyone can communicate and interact seamlessly.
Panelist
Lip Wee Ho
Micron Technology
Mr. Lip Wee Ho serves as the Vice President of Advanced Technologies Singapore (ADTS) at Micron Technology. In his role, Lip Wee is responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of advanced technology solutions that drive Micron’s innovation and growth in the semiconductor industry, with a focus on NAND technology. Lip Wee began his career with Micron (formerly TECH Semiconductor) in 1993. Over the course of his career, Lip Wee took on increasing leadership responsibilities across various departments, such as Process Integration, Manufacturing and Process Engineering.
Micron Technology
Company Profile
Micron is a world leader in innovative memory solutions that transform how the world uses information. For over 40 years, our company has been instrumental to the world’s most significant technology advancements, delivering optimal memory and storage systems for a broad range of applications.
Panelist
Patrick Hirt
AP&S International
Started as a Product Manager and later responsible as Director Sales, Patrick Hirt has over thirteen years of experience in ICT network solutions, building automation and connection technology for PCBs and devices. With a passion for bringing complex, innovative and customer-oriented solutions to the market, he is now responsible for the international Business of wet process equipment at AP&S International. AP&S offers the complete range from single wafer process systems to wet benches for batch processes as well as Fab-Logistic Tools. This wide range enables AP&S to meet the needs of its customers and to respond to their individual requirements.
AP&S International
Company Profile
For over 20 years, we have been supplying high-performance wet process equipment for the surface treatment of wafers to the world’s leading semiconductor manufacturers. Our modular product range is perfectly tailored to the needs of the semiconductor industry, whether standard wet process equipment or a customized solution is required.
Chemical wet processes are our passion. As a leading supplier for the semiconductor, MEMS and microelectronics industry, we offer wet process equipment for batch and single wafer processes as well as process supporting equipment!
Far-sighted, customer-oriented, innovative and committed to continuous progress – this is AP&S and its wet process equipment. At home in the semiconductor industry worldwide, we help shape the future of semiconductor production!
Company Products & Services
Efficient wet process solutions for your semiconductor production. Whether you need a standard system or a customized wet process solution: Our modular product range is perfectly tailored to your needs!
AP&S offers the complete range of wet process equipment from single wafer systems to wet benches for batch processes as well as fab logistics equipment.
The AP&S product range includes manual, semi-automatic and fully automatic wet process solutions for the semiconductor, MEMS and microstructuring industries as well as for the R&D sector. Among others, AP&S equipment covers the following wet processes: cleaning, etching, metal etching, PR stripping, electroless metal deposition, lift-off process, drying, developing and others.
We offer wet process equipment for batch processes as well as for single wafer processing and equipment for ensuring cleanliness and maximum productivity in semiconductor production such as FOUP, SMIF and box cleaners as well as various chemical management systems. AP&S equipment is used in front-end-of-line (FEOL) and back-end-of-line (BEOL) processes.
Panelist
Chor Shu Cheng
Skyworks Solutions
Chor Shu Cheng is a seasoned engineering professional with over 25 years of expertise in Yield and Process Integration. As Yield Director at Skyworks, he lead cross-functional teams to drive innovation and enhance process performance, focusing on yield improvement and integration of BAW and SAW filters. Cheng is particularly interested in learning how others are leveraging AI to advance yield, reliability, and operational excellence.
Skyworks Solutions
Company Profile
Skyworks Solutions, Inc. is empowering the wireless networking revolution. Our highly innovative analog semiconductors are connecting people, places and things spanning a number of new and previously unimagined applications within the automotive, broadband, cellular infrastructure, connected home, industrial, medical, military, smartphone, tablet and wearable markets.
Skyworks is a global company with engineering, marketing, operations, sales and support facilities located throughout Asia, Europe and North America.
Company Products & Services
Skyworks products are used in aerospace, automotive, broadband, cellular infrastructure, connected home, defense, entertainment and gaming, industrial, medical, military, smartphone, tablet, and wearable markets.
