Keynote Speaker
Prashanth Aprameyan
GM Silicon Business Line (Advanced Technologies)
Day 2 / 09:20 - 09:40
Presentation (Yield): Optimizing Yield at Scale using Digital Twins
Company Profile
Intel’s systems foundry approach offers full-stack optimization from the factory network to software. Intel and its ecosystem empower customers to innovate across the entire system through continuous technology improvements, reference designs and new standards. Intel Foundry is an independent foundry business that meets our customers’ unique product needs, including our industry-leading sort and test capabilities. Whether front-end or back-end design is needed, when integrated with our foundry co-optimized development kits based on industry-standard tools and flows and powerful silicon IPs, the result is true innovation.
Speaker
Yvonne Keil
Senior Director GF Operations India/Malaysia
Day 2 / 16:30 - 16:45
CASE STUDY (Output)
Yvonne Keil is Senior Director of GF Operations Malaysia & India, leading all Manufacturing Hubs of Globalfoundries, the world’s largest US based semiconductor foundry with manufacturing sites in Singapore, Europe and US. She is located in Penang.
With her roots in Europe Yvonne joined the board of the German high-tech-cluster Silicon Saxony beginning 2021 and was part of the advisory board of SEMI Europe from 2021-2024.
Yvonne brings over 20 years of semiconductor experience in Manufacturing, Automation, Global Supply Chain and Procurement.
The graduate engineer studied electrical engineering at the TU Dresden and the KTH Stockholm with a focus on automation technology, machine learning and artificial intelligence. She has worked at AMD since 2005 and joined GlobalFoundries 2012.
Company Profile
GF is one of the world’s leading semiconductor manufacturers and the only one with a truly global footprint. We are redefining innovation and semiconductor manufacturing by developing feature-rich process technology solutions that provide leadership performance in pervasive high growth markets. As a steadfast partner, with a unique mix of design, development and fabrication services, GF works collaboratively alongside our customers to bring a broad range of innovative products to market. With a global customer base, a talented and diverse workforce and an at-scale manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GF is delivering a new era of more.
Speaker
Peter Lendermann, Ph.D.
Co-Founder and the Chief Business Development Officer
Session info not yet published
Peter Lendermann is a Co-Founder and the Chief Business Development Officer of D-SIMLAB Technologies, a Singapore-headquartered company providing simulation-based decision support solutions to Semiconductor Manufacturing companies where he is responsible for business development worldwide. Prior to this he worked at the Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology where he led related R&D activities until spinning them off into D-SIMLAB. Peter has been engaged in the field of production logistics, supply chain management and related decision support technologies and solutions since the early 1990’s. He holds a PhD in Physics from Humboldt University in Berlin (Germany) and an MBA in International Economics and Management from SDA Bocconi in Milan (Italy).
Company Profile
D-SIMLAB Technologies is a software company providing high-performance, AI-enabled, simulation-based Digital Twin solutions for business analytics and decision support in asset-intensive industries, with a focus on Semiconductor Manufacturing (D-SIMCON suite) and Aviation Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul industries (D-SIMSPAIR suite).
D-SIMLAB is a spin-off company from the Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology (SIMTech) under the Agency for Science Technology and Research (A*STAR). The head office is in Singapore, and D-SIMLAB also has representations in Germany, the US, Malaysia and China.
D-SIMCON solutions have been implemented with more than 10 IDM/Foundry/DRAM/LED customers operating more than 30 fabs worldwide, both 150mm/200mm and 300mm, as well as Assembly & Test. D-SIMLAB’s success lies in deploying production-ready solutions portraying many domain-specific characteristics, essential for the generation of operationally feasible plans and schedules, enabling customers to extract immediate value.
In Semiconductor Manufacturing, the D-SIMCON solution suite spans the full spectrum of decision-support solutions to manage, forecast and optimise production planning and WIP flow execution business processes in Semiconductor Manufacturing facilities:• D-SIMCON Dynamic Capacity and Material Flow Performance (DCMF) Planner: Understand implications of different longer-term equipment capacity scenarios on cycle time,• D-SIMCON WIP Forecaster: Forecast (short-term) WIP waves and provide decision support to identify countermeasures to smoothen WIP waves and reduce cycle time (variability),• D-SIMCON AI Training and Evaluation Platform: Make AI Agents learn from simulated (future) fab scenarios to enable prescriptive planning and operations management even for situations that have not been observed in the past,• D-SIMCON Static Capacity Engine: Carry out non-constrained analysis of equipment capacity scenarios and match them against demand,• D-SIMCON Load Mix Optimiser: Optimise factory load mix, taking into account capacity and demand constraints,• D-SIMCON Photo Optimiser: Automate the process of adjusting product/layer dedication and resist allocation in the lithography area,• D-SIMCON Scheduler & Dispatcher: Determine and execute optimal dispatch sequences at selected Equipment Groups.
Speaker
Koen De Backer
CVP Smart Manufacturing & AI
Day 2 / 16:10 - 16:25
CASE STUDY (Output): Dynamic Simulation-Enabled Prescriptive Analytics for Maximizing Output in the AI-Driven Autonomous Factory of the Future
Koen De Backer is the Corporate Vice President of smart manufacturing and artificial intelligence at Micron Technology. He is responsible for driving Micron’s smart manufacturing initiatives and digital operations including capabilities with IoT, artificial intelligence, advanced analytics, cognitive computing and machine learning to enhance our business, global operations and product development.
Prior to joining Micron, Koen led large-scale operations projects for more than a decade to help clients reduce inefficiencies and achieve excellence in manufacturing, procurement, supply chain and support functions. Most recently, Koen was a Partner at McKinsey & Company where he steered the semiconductor consulting practice in Southeast Asia and was one of the firm’s leading experts on applying artificial intelligence and automation techniques across operations and support functions such as finance, human resources and procurement. Additionally, Koen consulted with high-tech global clients while working at Deloitte Consulting, Altran Europe and CSC.
Koen holds a master’s degree in business administration from INSEAD and master’s degrees in both industrial management and electromechanical engineering from Katholieke Universiteit Leuven.
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.
Speaker
Henri Berthe
Semiconductors Segment VP • Sales
PANEL (Cost): Sustainability & Sustainable Cost Control
Day 2 / 14:15 - 15:00
- Energy efficiency = cost efficiency
- Waste reduction & circular manufacturing
- ROI of green fabs
Henri Berthe, a seasoned professional with 20 years of experience at Schneider Electric, leads the global Semiconductor Segment, driving sustainability and digitization. Previously, he was VP of Universal Enclosures, overseeing a global business focused on high-quality, standard, and connected enclosures. Before that, he served as VP of Digital Energy in MENA and Africa, deploying digital technologies and electrification solutions. Henri’s expertise spans energy management, digital power, and building management systems. He holds a master’s degree in Sales and Marketing from ESTA Belfort, France. In May 2024, he joined the Regional Advisory Board of SEMI South-East Asia and the Global Counsel of the Semiconductor Climate Consortium.
Company Profile
Schneider Electric is the global industrial technology leader, driving sustainable impact.
We are a powerhouse of electrification, automation, and digitization. The unique combination of our electrical and automation technologies intersect with our leadership in software, services and sustainability to rapidly accelerate sustainable impact.
Schneider’s purpose is to create Impact by empowering all to make the most of our energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability for all. At Schneider we call this Life Is On.
Our mission is to be the trusted partner in Sustainability and Efficiency.
Energy management, Industrial Automation, Sustainability and Consulting Services, Industrial Software.
Panelist
Lip Wee Ho
VP Advanced Technology
PANEL (Yield): AI & Smart Automation for Yield Breakthroughs
Day 2 / 10:45 - 11:30
- AI-driven predictive maintenance & defect detection
- Next-gen process control for defect-free output
- Balancing automation with human oversight
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.
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.
Speaker
Nobu Watanabe
VP of Centric PXM
Day 2 / 18:00 - 18:20
Presentation: Accelerate Time to Market: Smart Content Management for Fabless Teams
Company Profile
Panelist
Sim Cik Goh
Vice President, Fab Operations
Session info not yet published
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.
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.
Speaker
Leon Chan
CEO
Day 2 / 11:35 - 11:45
Presentation (Cycle Time): Lean Automation for Cycle Time Wins
Company Profile
Alpha X Technology is an innovative leader in high-tech manufacturing. We pioneer the integration of advanced automation, cutting-edge transportation systems, and AI-driven solutions to revolutionize traditional manufacturing processes.
Customer-centricity is at the heart of our mission, as we strive to drive digitization and innovation while contributing to the development of future talent. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of integrity, working towards building a robust and sustainable ecosystem for long-term growth.
Alpha X Technology is a cutting-edge leader in high-tech manufacturing, specializing in advanced automation solutions for semiconductor manufacturing. Our expertise combines state-of-the-art hardware and software, delivering optimized, data-driven systems that enhance productivity, quality, and reliability. We offer comprehensive solutions, including Equipment Automation Systems (EAS), Real-Time Dispatch Systems (RTD), AI Fault Detection and Classification (FDC), Chat-Based Business Intelligence and Automated Material Handling Systems (AMHS), such as Overhead Hoist Transport (OHT) and Stocker.
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