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3D InCites Podcast

Francoise von Trapp

As a semiconductor industry community, 3D InCites brings to life the people, the personalities, and the minds behind heterogeneous integration and related technologies in a uniquely personal way. The goal is to inform key decision-makers about progress in technology development, design, standards, infrastructure, and implementation.The 3D InCites Podcast provides a forum for our community members to discuss all kinds of topics that are important to running a business in the semiconductor industry,

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20:52

Comet's Isabella Drolz Explains How 3D X-Ray Uses AI...

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2024/09/26

Send us a textIn this episode, Francoise von Trapp speaks with Isabella Drolz from Comet about how AI is revolutionizing semiconductor inspection strategies, particularly in 3D X-ray systems. They discuss how AI is being used to find structural defects in advanced chip packages, and also how 3D inspection is being used to develop advanced AI technologies themselves. von Trapp and Drolz explore the evolution of inspection methods in advanced packaging, noting the complexity of 3D ICs and the

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34:43

So You Want To Be an Interconnectologist? A...

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2024/09/19

Send us a textIn this episode, Francoise speaks with Simon McElrea, an interconnectologist, about his career in and the evolution of interconnectology, emphasizing its importance in semiconductor packaging.McElrea discusses his roles at semiconductor start-ups like Vertical Circuits and Invensas; his foray into wireless charging at Energous and FreePower; and his return to the semiconductor industry due to its current inflection point. He talks about how the Chips Act favors large companies over

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29:58

Monita Pau and Jiangtao Hu Talk About Addressing The...

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2024/09/12

Send us a textIn this episode, Françoise von Trapp talks with Onto Innovation’s Monita Pau and Jiangtao Hu about metrology for advanced packaging – why do we need it? What are the challenges, and how do we solve them? In semiconductor manufacturing front-end processes, metrology has always been a critical step to ensure consistency of very fine features. It’s only recently become important to back-end advanced packaging processes – especially for heterogeneous integration. As chips are designed

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23:40

Tarak Railkar and Benson Chan Preview IMAPS Symposium...

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2024/09/05

Send us a textIn this episode, Tarak Railkar and Benson Chan join Françoise von Trapp for a preview of The IMAPS International Symposium 2024, which takes place in Boston from September 30 to October 3, 2024. This year's symposium focuses on heterogeneous integration for paradigm-shifting microelectronics and photonics. It will feature a five-track technical program, special interactive sessions on onshoring, keynote speakers by industry leaders, and much more. The symposium will also host a

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24:31

Bruce Kim of SurplusGLOBAL: The Impact of the CHIPS...

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2024/08/29

Send us a textIn this episode, Françoise von Trapp speaks with Bruce Kim, of SurplusGLOBAL, for an update on the semiconductor secondary equipment market, and how the US. and European Chips Acts are impacting it. They also discuss the trend of top-tier OEMS prioritizing the development of innovative technology rather than investing in legacy tools that are still very much in need, and the impact this is having on device manufacturers that rely on legacy tools, but have trouble finding repair parts

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26:08

30 Years of Underfill Technology: How Societal and...

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2024/08/22

Send us a Text Message.In this episode, Françoise von Trapp and underfill materials expert, Dick Jensen, NAMICS corporation explore the societal and technological challenges that impact microelectronic materials development. The conversation focuses on the evolution of underfill materials development over the past 30 years. They discuss the importance of underfill materials in semiconductor manufacturing, focusing on their compatibility, environmental impact, and properties. You’ll learn about:The

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33:18

SEMICON West 2024: Updates on The SEMI Climate...

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2024/08/15

Send us a Text Message.This episode was recorded live at SEMICON West 2024 – SEMI’s flagship tradeshow where the global industry gathers to showcase its latest products and technologies; and discuss topics critical to the industry’s growth. Two of these continue to be Sustainability and Workforce Development. Today’s guests will address both these topics. Paul Kelly, Vice President of Strategies, Partnerships, & New Ventures and Chief Operating Officer of NY CREATES, and Dr. Mousumi...

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53:29

EXTRA: Witnessing Foundry 2.0 In Action with NHanced...

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2024/08/13

Send us a Text Message.For this 3D InCites Podcast Extra, Françoise von Trapp traveled to Morrisville, North Carolina, to witness Foundry 2.0 in action at NHanced Semiconductors. She speaks with founder and CEO Bob Patti about his vision for the company, which is based on implementing the Foundry 2.0 business model he conceptualized. It involves sourcing dies and chiplets from traditional foundries and applying semiconductor foundry processes and advanced packaging and assembly

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43:01

Navigating The Touchpoints of the Semiconductor...

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2024/08/08

Send us a Text Message.The semiconductor industry supply chain continues to capture attention as general awareness about the importance of semiconductors in our everyday lives grows.The news of global expansion and ongoing delays of new fabs coming online is constant. But have you ever stopped to think how complicated it is to outfit a fab with its highly calibrated, sensitive equipment? There are many moving parts to consider – both figuratively and literally. In this episode, Françoise von Trapp

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105:52

3D InCites Members Share Perspectives from SEMICON...

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2024/08/01

Send us a Text Message.This week’s episode was recorded live at SEMICON West where 10 of our community members have news to share. The conversation focused on the latest advancements in semiconductor technology, including lithography, packaging, and materials. Speakers discussed the need to reduce power consumption in AI chips, the potential of using interposers to connect dies without pads, and the ongoing talent crisis in the industry. They also highlighted the importance of sustainability and the

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19:41

Undersecretary Jose Fernandez on Securing Critical...

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2024/07/25

Send us a Text Message.Recorded live at SEMICON West 2024, SEMI’s flagship tradeshow where the global semiconductor industry gathers to discuss important matters and showcase new products and technology. This episode features Françoise von Trapp’s conversation with Jose Fernandez, Under Secretary of Economic Growth, Energy, and The Environment for the Department of State, to talk about securing critical supply chains for the 21st century. Fernandez discussed the importance of addressing

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Dr. Laurie Locascio, Undersecretary of Commerce,...

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2024/07/18

Send us a Text Message.Recorded live at SEMICON West 2024, the flagship tradeshow for SEMI, where the entire industry gathers to showcase their latest products and technologies. Françoise von Trapp interviews Laurie Locascio, Director of NIST and the Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology to learn more about the US CHIPS and Science Act, implementation updates, and government investments in semiconductor manufacturing and supply chain. Key takeaways included the importance of

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27:38

Siemens' AJ Incorvaia Explains the Evolution of EDA...

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2024/07/11

Send us a Text Message.Françoise von Trapp and AJ Incorvaia discuss the evolution of EDA tools for 3D integration and design tools for 3D ICs and packaging. They talk about the need for real-time 3D visualization and automation capabilities to enable the design and manufacturing of complex 3D ICs. They also highlighted the growing importance of digital twin technology in the semiconductor industry and the challenges of designing and optimizing 3D ICs, including the need for concurrent design across

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34:06

How Do You Break Through the Silicon Ceiling? A...

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2024/07/04

Send us a Text Message.In this episode, Françoise von Trapp speaks with Christine King, the world’s first woman CEO of a semiconductor company, about her journey from near destitution to success in a male-dominated industry. Christine recently published a memoir about her journey, called Breaking Through the Silicon Ceiling, which details her journey and provides insights on work-life balance at IBM and beyond. Christine talks about how she overcame adversity and stumbled into engineering and

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37:32

The Saxony Story: How to Develop a Global...

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2024/06/27

Send us a Text Message.Saxony, Germany, has a strong potential to become a global semiconductor location due to its long history in traditional industries, technological base, vast talent pool, strategic location, and investment in education and new talent. In this episode, Françoise von Trapp speaks with Andreas Lippert, of Saxony Trade and Invest, and Jan Klinger, of Fabmatics, about the region's unique ecosystem for microelectronics, government co-funding, and innovation. You'll learn

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25:36

Highlights and Aha! Moments of ECTC 2024: A Recap...

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2024/06/20

Send us a Text Message.Françoise von Trapp talks with ECTC 2024 General Chair, Karlheinz Bock and Program Chair, Michael Mayer about highlights and key takeaways from the 2024 IEEE Electronic Component Technology Conference. (ECTC 2024). Bock and Mayer discussed the growth of ECTC 2024, and how focusing on strategic decisions such as changing the format and increasing the exhibition space helped organizers achieve record attendance. They also describe the volunteering opportunities and the pathway

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Community Members Share Insights from ECTC 2024

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2024/06/13

Send us a Text Message.This episode features conversations at ECTC 2024 with 11 of 3D InCites community members. You’ll learn about their perspectives on the hottest topics of the times such as thermal management and power issues for AI devices, and glass core substrates versus organic substrates. You’ll also learn about their latest technology advancements key takeaways from ECTC 2024. Guests includeVikas Gupta and Mark Gerber of ASE Group Rao Bonda and Nathan Whitchurch of Amkor

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34:12

ECTC 2024: Can Photonics Solve the AI Energy Problem?...

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2024/06/06

Send us a Text Message.Recorded live at the 2024 Electronic Component Technology Conference, this episode features conversations Francoise von Trapp has with Keynote Speaker Keren Bergman, Columbia University and co-founder of Xscape Photonics, and Chet Lennox, of KLA. Bergman explains the potential of photonics in AI applications to improve energy efficiency and bandwidth. You’ll learn about the limitations of current photonics technology in data centers and proposes a new generation of

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26:42

SEMI America’s Joe Stokunas Talks About SEMICON West...

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2024/05/30

In this preview episode for SEMICON West 2024, Françoise von Trapp and SEMI America’s President Joe Stokunas talk about SEMICON West's Past, Present, and Future. The discussion emphasizes the need for collaboration in the semiconductor industry and the important role SEMI plays in supporting the interests of its global members. Joe updates listeners on semiconductor industry growth and challenges, including sustainability, workforce development, and supply chain risks. He also shares updates

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29:58

LPKF Laser & Electronic’s Richard Noack Explains the...

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2024/05/23

Glass has long been explored as an alternative substrate material to organic laminates and silicon. As high-performance computing and chiplets HPC push the boundaries of existing technology, they are demanding innovative packaging solutions, beginning with innovative substrate materials. This is paving the way for glass. In this episode, Françoise von Trapp and Richard Noack discuss the highlights and takeaways from the recent webinar, Evolving HPC and Chiplet Packaging with Glass, and dive deeper

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