Leading science and technology company Merck presented sustainable digital transformation innovations at SEMICON West 2023 and announced that it will take a full-scale step toward building a sustainable semiconductor manufacturing environment for the future through efficient data management between semiconductor raw material suppliers and customers.

From July 11 to 13, Merck held a seminar on the topic of ‘Smart Data Collaboration Solution’ together with Micron Technology, the largest memory semiconductor company in the U.S., at SEMICON West 2023 held in California, USA.

Presenters included Dr. Safa Kutup Kurt, Head of Operations Digital Solutions at Merck, and Miriam Aclan from Micron Technology.

The event, held at San Francisco's Moscone Center, brought together more than 100 attendees and featured presentations and discussions on the future of sustainable semiconductor manufacturing and digitalization.

The essence of the 'Smart Data Collaboration Solution' presented by Merck and Micron Technology is that semiconductor suppliers and customers canThe goal is to digitize, aggregate, connect and analyze massive amounts of data from (fabs) and raw material suppliers to better understand the interactions between materials and products.

The goal is to provide cutting-edge solutions that help to efficiently respond to the continuously increasing demand for semiconductors and improve product quality.

This seminar is a follow-up to a presentation by Micron and Merck at SEMICON West 2021, where the two companies showcased data sharing technologies that enable semiconductor suppliers and customers to make informed decisions regarding the semiconductor manufacturing process.

Presenters on the day, Dr. Safa Kutup Kurt, Head of Operations, Digital Solutions at Merck, and Miriam Aclan from Micron Technology, provided insights into semiconductor industry trends and ways to improve quality and supply chain resilience.

The higher the margins of the business, the more important digitalization and data sharing are emphasized. One of the main topics of the day was quality, with the exponential growth of quality management parameters and requirements increasing complexity and cost pressures across the industry.

Seminar attendees on the day responded enthusiastically to the idea that the new 'Smart Data Collaboration Solution' proposed by Merck and Micron will democratize digital tools. Attendees also ultimately agreed that ‘smart data collaboration solutions’ can foster partnerships that support more sustainable semiconductor manufacturing practices while providing the insights needed to do so.

In addition to the topic of ‘Smart Data Collaboration Solutions’, the event hosted by Merck and Micron also featured presentations and discussions on ‘Sustainable Manufacturing and Digitalization’.

Merck recently outlined the industry’s challenges and opportunities in its white paper, “Investing in a Sustainable Semiconductor Future.” The white paper highlights the company’s goals, including creating a manufacturing environment that reflects green technologies, and reducing waste, investing in renewable energy, and improving energy efficiency.

The seminar provided attendees with an opportunity to learn about the importance of digital tools presented by Merck and their capabilities in predicting and minimizing the impact of supply chain disruptions caused by a variety of variables, including global trade tensions, natural disasters, and other events.

Meanwhile, Merck and Micron Technologies plan to continue their best collaboration to build a sustainable semiconductor manufacturing environment for the future and lead innovation in the semiconductor industry.