High Tech NL Prepares for a Successful Participation at Semicon Taiwan 2024

From the 3rd to the 6th of September 2024, High Tech NL, alongside other prominent Dutch technology companies, will participate in the Semicon Taiwan trade show in Taipei. Under the theme ‘Breaking Limits: Powering the AI Era’, Semicon Taiwan will showcase how the rise of artificial intelligence is impacting the semiconductor industry. This year, the trade show promises to be bigger and more impressive than ever before, with a record number of over 1,100 exhibitors spread across 3,700 stands. Micha Tahar from High Tech NL will be present throughout the entire event. In this article, he shares more about what to expect at the trade show, the role of High Tech NL, and future plans.

A Platform for Innovation and Networking

Micha Tahar explains: “This year, High Tech NL is again responsible for a Dutch pavilion at Semicon Taiwan, where we are giving nine Dutch tech companies the opportunity to present themselves to a large international audience. Participating in Semicon Taiwan provides Dutch companies with a platform not only to showcase their technologies and innovations but also to establish valuable connections with Taiwanese and international partners.

“An amusing detail is that at the Dutch pavilion, we are trying to create a real Dutch atmosphere with the presence of a live stroopwafel baker and Heineken beers.”

We are organising Semicon Taiwan in collaboration with Silicon Saxony, the German industry association; they will be located next to us at the trade show. This valuable partnership not only ensures a central location on the exhibition floor but also provides good visibility for both Dutch and German high-tech companies.

New this year is that each participant in the pavilion will have their own booth, which is a significant improvement compared to previous years when one booth had to be shared among several companies. With their own booth, companies like Tempress and Boschman can make optimal use of their space and effectively present their products.”

Impressive Program

As in previous years, Semicon Taiwan has once again prepared a packed programme. The participating companies will start on Tuesday with a welcome dinner. That same evening, there will be a Thai Night Market, where participants will have the opportunity to get to know each other.

The next day, on Wednesday morning, the official opening will take place; the ribbon will be cut by the organisers of Semicon Taiwan, and the trade show will officially begin. On that first day, we will also participate in a booth tour of the exhibition floor, organised by the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), followed by a reception later in the day where there will be an opportunity to meet potential customers.

On Thursday evening, we will also offer companies the chance to further connect with each other during a social business drink, accompanied by some delicious food and drinks. The Dutch group from the Innovation Mission organised by the RVO, consisting of companies and professors from Dutch universities, will also join us. This mission focuses on exploring collaboration opportunities with local Taiwanese companies and knowledge institutions. The event offers a unique chance to network, share knowledge, and explore new markets.

“Additionally, we are organising a conference where all participants of the Holland Pavilion will give a 15-minute presentation about their own company. To conclude this session, I will give a presentation on behalf of High Tech NL. After the presentations, there will be a joint lunch. Following this, we are organising a matchmaking event in collaboration with a specialised matchmaking consultant. Companies have indicated in advance who they would like to connect with during the fair, often potential Taiwanese partners. Our matchmaker is currently busy connecting the right people, so they can have valuable one-on-one conversations during the event,” Micha explains.

We are proud to present the following list of co-exhibitors:

• Axelera AI “We are on a journey to lead the democratization of Artificial Intelligence. By offering faster, easy-to-use AI acceleration while minimizing power and cost, we simplify AI at the Edge.”
• Boschman “We provide a unique one-stop-shop concept – from idea to industrialization – offering our customers one point of contact for all packaging activities. We consider ourselves to be a niche player, focused on well defined high growth market segments for Power Modules + MEMS & Sensors for the Automotive, Industrial, Mobile and Medical market.”
• Fastmicro “We help with reducing yield losses and keeping up with ever-increasing cleanliness requirements. Fastmicro was founded after 15 years of research and development based on technology co-developed with the research institute TNO. In the meantime, Fastmicro has delivered installations in seven countries worldwide. Our customers are involved throughout the processes of the whole supply chain.”
• HITEC Power Protection “As the original inventors of Dynamic UPS systems, we pledge to continue designing, developing and manufacturing state-of-the-art UPS systems and to deliver reliable power across the globe.”
• Philips – MEMS and Micro Devices “We design, develop and manufacture custom microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) and assemble micro devices. Our 140 experts follow a phase-gated approach to demonstrate the feasibility and give proof of concept, develop the process to the required maturity level and manufacture your devices with the right quality.”
• Sempro ”Everyone at Sempro is encouraged to explore possibilities and push the boundaries. In this way we consistently deliver ingenious solutions that open up new opportunities for our clients. That’s what keeps us so passionate about what we do.”
• Schunk Group “We are an international technology group and leading supplier of products made of high-tech materials such as carbon, technical ceramics and sintered metals, as well as machines and systems – from environmental simulation, air-conditioning technology and ultrasonic welding to optical machines.”
• Trymax “Our core business is to support semiconductor manufacturers throughout the world with innovative plasma-based solutions for ashing, descum, surface preparation, isotropic etch, photoresist curing and charge erase that are used in the fabrication of integrated circuits.”
• Tempress “Our purpose is to support customers in the semiconductors, power, MEMS, photonics, solar, life sciences and coating markets to produce advanced materials and devices with high added value innovative furnace solutions. With over 50 years of heritage in developing and producing diffusion and deposition equipment and related processes.”

Looking Ahead to the Future

The positive response from Dutch companies to participating in Semicon Taiwan meant that the slots for the Holland Pavilion were fully booked within two months. Micha Tahar even hints at a larger participation next year: “We are considering bringing an even bigger delegation next year.”

The Dutch semiconductor ecosystem is crucial for the technological advancement and economic growth of our country. The Netherlands has established itself as a world leader in semiconductors. In this context, participating in events like Semicon Taiwan this coming September is of great importance. By actively participating, Dutch companies can enhance their international visibility and explore new business opportunities that will further strengthen our ecosystem.

Conclusion

Participation in Semicon Taiwan 2024 promises to be a significant step for the Dutch high-tech sector. With a strong presence at the fair, strategic collaborations, and a focus on innovation, High Tech NL is ready to put Dutch technology on the global map. As Micha Tahar puts it well: “It is a must to be here. This is the place to network and further strengthen ties with our Asian partners.”

Micha Tahar – Projectmanager Cluster Semiconductors