“In an industrial environment defined by software, the physical realization of digital twins requires diverse semiconductor requirements. To design these semiconductors, Siemens EDA will optimize software by applying cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms, contributing to the development of the semiconductor industry.”

Mike Ellow, CEO of Siemens EDA Silicon Systems, met with reporters at the Siemens EDA Forum 2024, a major annual EDA event in Korea, on the 22nd and said that the semiconductor industry is key to driving global change and that he would actively support cutting-edge semiconductor design and production.

Siemens CEO Mike Elow opened by saying that Siemens is investing heavily in EDA and that it is a very important part of the company's business.

Then, governments around the world recognized that semiconductors were strategic assets, and in just 12 to 18 months, hundreds of billions of dollars were actually invested, making semiconductor investment an actual, urgently needed policy rather than an empty promise. Based on this, it was predicted that the market would grow to $1 trillion by 2030.
/> In particular, a new area has emerged in the industrial sector where system design is done with software, and semiconductors are essential for realizing virtual worlds such as digital twins in the physical world, so semiconductors are set to play a key role in the entire industry, he said.

He continued by saying that acquiring future-oriented technologies and innovative tools in semiconductor design is key to corporate innovation and maintaining competitive advantage. Siemens EDA supports early software verification, manufacturing-aware design, AI-enhanced design automation tooling, and an open ecosystem, and in particular, works with various ecosystem partners to continuously drive next-generation IC and system design to identify new opportunities in the industry and design for the future.

Mike Elow, CEO, highlighted that Siemens EDA supports ‘Accelerated System Design’, ‘Advanced 3DIC Integration’ and ‘Manufacturing Aware Advanced Node Design’ through an open and connected ecosystem, collaboratively optimized product development and the most comprehensive digital twin.

This helps customers to continuously lead the market in an era of rapidly changing demand and product changes.

He also emphasized that cloud and AI technologies are already integrated into Siemens EDA tools and that Siemens is continuously working to optimize its products. He also introduced specific cases of utilizing Siemens EDA's AI-based tools and explained how they provide new possibilities for design.

In today's rapidly evolving technological environment, semiconductors are at the center of innovation in a variety of industries, including automotive, medical, communications, and home appliances.

siemensOur integrated approach to system design and comprehensive EDA solutions position us as a leader in driving semiconductor innovation.

Siemens EDA's comprehensive digital twin technology plays a critical role in the design, verification, and manufacturing of complex electronic systems.

A digital twin is a virtual representation of a physical system or product, encompassing various aspects of electronic system development in the context of electronic design automation (EDA). Siemens EDA provides early software verification, manufacturing-aware design, AI-enhanced design automation technology, open ecosystem support, and advanced EDA tools, helping our customers develop next-generation, high-quality, advanced systems.

CEO Mike Ellough said the company has multiple solutions to improve the efficiency of semiconductor design and will continue to lead the industry in supporting 3DIC and advanced nodes.

Meanwhile, 'Siemens EDA Forum 2024' is a traditional event that has been held for over 20 years, and over 900 people registered for this event alone. They are actively pursuing collaboration by forming partnerships with fabless companies, including Samsung Electronics, TSMC, and Intel, which have been increasing in number in recent years.