SEMICON West '08: SEMICON/West Morphs Into A Different Show

SEMICON/West has been evolving into a slightly different show every
year. In many ways, it has become much more regional in its
attendance, and it has lost much of its pull as a truly
international show as SEMI added regional shows across Asia. This
year, it takes a new step with the co-location with Intersolar
North America. While, in some respects, people might expect this to
cause many visitors to flock from the traditional North and South
halls to the sunnier third floor of the West hall, it’s important
to note the photovoltaics involvement of many of the traditonal
semiconductor equipment and materials vendors themselves. Such
involvement, no doubt, was a key driver behind the collaboration
between the organizations behind Intersolar with SEMI.
SEMI strives to keep West relevant and current as well, with a fine
line up of activities. One panel on 3-D technologies already has
over 900 registrants, showing the intense interest in this hot
technology. Rumor has it there’s also great interest in the litho
events at West.
As we did last year, Semiconductor International will be
writing and producing the SEMICON Show Daily in partnership
with SEMI. Look for news, guides and commentary in these dailies,
which will be distributed Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. From all
of us here at SI, have  a great show!