The Global Drive for Precision in the Semicon Industry

Overcoming the Physical Limits of Semiconductor Manufacturing

As semiconductor designs grow more complex and tolerances tighten, manufacturing equipment demands ultra-precise, reliable motion. Standard motion technologies often hit a wall when faced with sub-nanometer positioning, high vacuum, thermal shifts, or magnetic sensitivity.

Overcoming these engineering challenges requires close collaboration across the entire supply chain from component innovators and research labs to OEM equipment builders.

Join industry leaders for a 45-minute open discussion designed as a collaborative space to connect, learn, and contribute to the future of the industry.

Agenda & Featured Speakers

1. Dynamics of the Global Semicon Industry (15 min)
   • Speaker: Feng-I Tai | Business Sweden / Uppsala University
   • Focus: An overview of current global market dynamics, supply chain shifts, and economic drivers pushing semiconductor equipment toward extreme precision.
2. The Role of Piezo Motion in Semicon Equipment Manufacturing (15 min)
   • Speaker: Prof. Stefan Johansson | Uppsala University
   • Focus: An academic and technical perspective on why traditional motors face limitations at the nanoscale, and the underlying physics of piezoelectric walking technology.
3. Innovation in Semicon: High-Precision Manufacturing Equipment (15 min)
   • Speakers: William Stassen (Strategic Supply Chain Manager) & Mark Speirs (System Engineer) | Nearfield Instruments
   • Focus: A direct look at how Nearfield Instruments engineers high-throughput metrology equipment capable of scanning 3D nanostructures without destroying the wafer.
4. Integrating the PiezoMotor Portfolio (5 min)
   • Speaker: Marcus Hedenskog | Regional Director APAC, PiezoMotor ( part of Acuvi)
   • Focus: A brief, high-level overview of how design engineers integrate PiezoMotor’s zero-backlash, vacuum-ready portfolio into complex semiconductor rigs.
5. Moderator & Audience Q&A
   • Speaker: Manne Joweini | CCO, PiezoMotor ( part of Acuvi)
   • Focus: Guiding the panel on cross-supply chain innovation and leading an interactive Q&A session. 

We are hosting two identical sessions—select the time slot that is most convenient for you.