Silicon demand is forecast to increase almost 10% in 2014, according to the latest Econometric Semiconductor Forecast (ESF). The ESF accurately predicted that the strong momentum of the first quarter would continue into Q2 to reach a new peak for the industry.

While Q2 silicon shipments exceeded the historical peak of 2489 MSI seen in Q3 2010, the ESF predicts silicon shipments will reach a new peak of 2598 MSI in the third quarter, 4.4% higher than the previous record.

Silicon growth has been driven by stronger business IT investment and steady consumer demand, making 2014 the best year for industry growth since 2010.  This growth is driving demand for many electronic chemicals and materials, resulting in strong financial performance for many suppliers.

After two years in operation, the ESF has an average one-quarter-ahead forecast error of 0.2%, and a mean absolute percent error, of just 2.6%.

The Strategic Materials Conference is the premier conference focused on electronic chemicals and materials, with keynotes from Intel and Qualcomm!

Strategic Materials Conference

The Strategic Materials Conference (SMC) is the only materials conference that attracts expert speakers and leading content relevant across the entire global materials supply chain.

At SMC you'll meet and hear renowned industry experts, along with the latest generation of technologists and logistics managers, to discuss key factors supporting the growth of the microelectronics industry.
 

• Major Trends Shaping the Future of Integrated Circuit Industry--IC Insights
• The Global Economic Outlook's Impact on Semiconductors--Hilltop Economics
• The Changing Economics of the Semiconductor Capital Equipment Industry--A Wall Street Perspective--Stifel Nicolaus
• Industry Dynamics in the Materials Supply Chain--Linx Consulting

Materials Challenges for Emerging Technology and Devices 

• Continued CMOS Scaling through Exploratory Materials Research--Intel
• The Unique Process Material Supply Chain Challenges for Mid-Sized or III-IV Semiconductor Companies--TriQuint Semiconductor
• Past and Current Strategies Addressing Porous Low-k Materials Plasma Damage--IBM Almaden Research Center
• Emerging Technology Trends and Drivers for Next Generation Electronic Device Demand--Lux Research
• Monolithic 3D Integration of Logic and Memory: The N3XT Frontier--Stanford University

Material Manufacturer 

• Horses for Courses: Fitting the Product Development Model to the Mission--Dow Chemical
• Simplifying Complexity: A New Paradigm for Supplying Materials to the Semiconductor Industry--Air Products
• Reducing Risks of New Materials Development and Deployment through Collaboration and Transparency between Industry Stakeholders--Air Liquide Electronics
• Managing Supply Chain Risks: A Supplier's View--SAFC Hitech
• Supply Chain Challenges, Interdependence for Future Growth
• Challenges Facing Silicon Dielectric Atomic Layer Deposition for HVM--Lam Research
• Accelerating Yield in a Disruptive Environment--Entegris
• Strengthening our Supply Chain: SCIS Working Group--Edwards Vacuum

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