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Welcome to this special edition of VOICE magazine, marking a momentous occasion in the world of technology — the 55th anniversary of the semiconductor industry. As we reflect on over five decades of ground-breaking advancements, innovation, and transformative impact, we are filled with admiration for the incredible journey that has brought us to this point.

The semiconductor industry has undoubtedly become the backbone of modern technology, powering the devices and systems that have revolutionized our lives. From the humble beginnings of the first integrated circuit to the intricate microprocessors of today, semiconductors have shaped the world we inhabit, propelling us into an era of unimaginable possibilities.

In this commemorative edition, we take you on a captivating exploration of the industry's evolution, showcasing the trailblazers, the brilliant minds, and the myriad of technological breakthroughs that have paved the way for the future. We delve into the past, tracing the roots of semiconductors and paying homage to the visionaries who dared to dream beyond the confines of what was considered possible.

The semiconductor industry has long been a catalyst for technological advancements that has transformed our modern world. From the advent of 5G, Artificial Intelligence (AI), IoT to Additive Manufacturing, they have altered the very fabric of the semiconductor landscape in the recent years; unlocking infinite possibilities and growth for businesses.
 
In this forward-thinking edition of VOICE, we dive more into the transformative power of AI and in the realm of semiconductors. We examine how AI is revolutionizing chip design, optimising processes and how additive manufacturing can revolutionise the semiconductor industry through faster or custom prototyping and also advanced packaging to maximise cost efficiency. 

The Voice Magazine has become a platform for our industry to showcase itself to the world. This May issue is the start of a 3 exclusive series till our anniversary issue in September where it is an extension of each cover through the issues. Each issue will also focus on the 3 key pillars that SSIA has stood for – Strengthening and Growing Local Ecosystem, Sustainability, and Talent Development.

We have been seeing a slowdown in the semiconductor market for the past half year. That being said, several companies have begun to see the light at the end of this tunnel. In recent months, we have seen advancements in the AI space, such as ChatGPT and several other technological introductions. These will all spur demands for chips, and, hopefully, we will start to see an improvement in our market situation. Despite this uncertainty, we must not forget to continue investing in developing our talent pool and continuing to work towards building a more resilient supply chain for our business.

Transformation with the Power of Diversity and Inclusion

We hope that companies will seize these opportunities that we have created for the 55th anniversary of the industry. With this in mind, we must not rest on our laurels and continue to develop our talent pool and strengthen our social compact. SSIA will continue to organize platforms such as the Semiconductor Women's Forum — in its third iteration on March 9, 2023-to demonstrate the concerted efforts by the industry to embrace a culture of diversity and inclusion as part of growing the talent pipeline; to inspire and attract more female talent to join and thrive in our industry.

While the road ahead will not be easy, we have braved many storms before as an industry in solidarity. With this spirit, we stand together as one voice, one ecosystem, and one people.

DEVELOPING TALENTS FOR AN ELECTRIFYING FUTURE — As we wrapped up a year of highs and lows in 2022, there are still a lot of uncertainties that abound globally as we start off the year. Around the world, there are signs that the global economy is projected to face strong headwinds: mounting energy costs, geopolitical tensions, rising inflation and disruption in supply chains.

Through these challenges, building a strong robust talent pool remains top of mind. With about 2000 jobs expected to be created in the next three to five years in our sector, the burning question will be where and how do develop these talents and to retain them. More importantly, besides mid-career switchers, the aim of most companies is to steer the youth as their career of choice.

This issue of VOICE Magazine coincides with SSIA's Electronics Industry Day 2023, and focuses on the talent of tomorrow.

INDUSTRIAL TRANSFORMATION — As technology, sustainability and other major shifts reshape the way companies operate, the big question has always been how can businesses enthuse and empower their workers with the skills to stay relevant and competitive. How do we fundamentally ensure that there is a healthy and sizeable pool of talents amongst the youth. The latter has always been the bane of the industry and this will be one of the focal points in the year to come.

With the slowing down of the economy, companies are already starting to relook and optimise their operations and looking at ways to digitalise and automate to boost their productivity and bolster their resiliency. Staff retraining is the modern mantra now and many companies are cultivating their staff to reap outsized rewards.

As the world emerges from the pandemic, we are already seeing more global economies opening up their borders and reining in on their businesses as they gain ground. This issue of Voice expounds on how some companies in our industry continue to power technologies to support growing global climate goals such as solar panels and electric vehicles while doing so in a sustainable fashion. Vol 22 is also our bummer issue where it features heavily on topics that are related to our Summit 2022 on 'Advancing Technologies Towards A Sustainable Future'.

Talent development is one of the most important focus to continuously grow and advance in the advanced technology industry. People makes the difference.

It is important to focus not only on manufacturing, equipment, service support, but also on advanced processes and upstream product design and solution. IC Design enables the semiconductor ecosystem.

The semiconductor industry is presently in a crucial period of history, caused by the pandemic and supply chain disruptions over the past years. Fortunately, the semiconductor industry continues to grow despite these disruptions, with a surge in demand for chips globally, and we expect this trend to continue well into the future.
To grow in stride, it is important to support and promote the initiative to strengthen and grow the semiconductor industry's ecosystem by facilitating innovation through business collaboration.
Semiconductor Business Connect aims to connect the semiconductor network, to innovate solutions and collaborate for success.

Our semiconductor industry believes that fostering diversity of thought, perspective and experience is essential in order to innovate and stay competitive. 
In this issue, we commemorate the Semiconductor Women’s Forum to drive this mission and broader objectives to encourage new talents to come onboard, existing ones to stay and thrive in the semiconductor and electronics industry, to grow and strengthen the ecosystem.

Singapore Semiconductor Industry Association (SSIA) strives to create a vibrant and forward-looking community equipped with the latest industry and technical knowledge in Singapore and the region. As part of this dynamic approach to knowledge sharing, we have launched the Singapore Semiconductor Voice, a magazine by the industry, for the industry.

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Our semiconductor industry will grow significantly in the coming years, and we must be ready to support this growth. In this issue, we look into strengthening and growing the semiconductor local ecosystem to support the industry. Emerging stronger - innovate, connect and collaborate.

Though Singapore's electronics sector in general and the semiconductor industry in particular have outperformed other segments of the economy, this is just the start of a new era for the sector. The pandemic has pulled in all business plans of companies to digitalise to remain resilient for the future.  The demand for semiconductor chip is expected to remain strong.

In this issue, we look into the new waves of innovations and opportunities across the semiconductor industry. There will be definitely more stories to tell in the coming years alongside the thriving industry.

Ministry of Social and Family Development in Singapore has dedicated 2021 as the Year of Celebrating SG Women. It encourages all of us to come together as a community to take stock of the progress of our women, our society, and how we can continue to support these aspirations. It is also important for companies in the semiconductor 
industry to recognise the significance of having more women in the sector. More so, now than ever, for us to emerge stronger from COVID-19.

Even as many sectors scaled back in 2020, the electronics and semiconductor industry was blazing forward. It continues to create good job opportunities and offer a variety of roles to shape the future of technology. This issue was launched at the Electronics Industry Day launched in Jan 2021, showcasing the vibrancy and resilience of the semiconductor sector.

This issue gives an update of Singapore Semiconductor Industry's Associations' initiatives supporting the semiconductor ecosystem in Singapore and the region.

Digitalization does not only help grow the semiconductor industry but will also be key in driving productivity for the industry.  In this issue we will look at the increasing global demand for automation and digitalization in the semiconductor industry, both as a major consumer and manufacturer of such solutions.

Insights on how automation can facilitate faster recovery for the semiconductor industry and the economy

In this issue, we talk about the new trends beyond the COVID-19 pandemic, and how companies should prepare themselves to navigate through the new economy.

In this issue, we hope to provide you with the latest information and initiatives launched by some government agencies, companies and charities during this unprecedented COVID-19 outbreak. At the same time, the contents have also covered various industry trends and news about the semiconductor industry.

Despite its downturn in 2019, economists agreed there light on the horizon for manufacturing sector, including the semiconductor industry in the coming year. This issue will look at the outlook and different opportunities in the industry in 2020.

Companies in the semiconductor industry recognize that talent development and retention are key enablers for productivity improvement and business transformation needed to remain globally competitive. This issue will focus on topics related to workforce development and related initiatives in the  industry. 

This issue will focus on topics related to automotive semiconductors in the mobility trend.  To capitalize on the new trend, semiconductor companies must understand trends shaping the automotive landscape, factors that affect demand for automotive semiconductors and major strategies to adapt to the evolving market.

5G is the newest version of the mobile network technology which is expected to fuel the growth of the semiconductor industry. We have invited academia and companies to write about the applications, innovation and latest development of the 5G technology. There are also stories about industry trade winds, trends as well as tips on team building and building up personal competency.

Vol 31 - March 2024

Vol 30 - January 2024

Vol 29 - November 2023

Vol 28 - September 2023

Vol 27 - July 2023

Vol 26 - May 2023

Vol 25 - March 2023

Vol 24 - January 2023

Vol 23 - November 2022

Vol 22 - September 2022

Vol 21 - July 2022

Vol 20 - May 2022

Vol 19 - March 2022

Vol 18 - January 2022

Vol 17 - November 2021

Vol 16 - September 2021

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Singapore Semiconductor Voice Magazine - Vol 16 - September 2021

Singapore Semiconductor Voice Magazine - Vol 16 - September 2021

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