Globalization
In the mid-1980s, semiconductor manufacturing centers began to develop around the globe. SEMI members and their customers were becoming more multi-national. True to its visionary beginnings, SEMI was at the forefront of supporting truly global industry development, despite then heightened trade friction. To ensure fair and open market access around the globe, SEMI transformed itself. The “I” in SEMI – which formerly stood for Institute – became “I” for International, and SEMI added support offices in the relevant areas of semiconductor manufacturing activity.
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