Merck Korea, the Korean subsidiary of a German multinational science and technology company, announced today it will share how its innovative solutions contribute to bring advancement in the semiconductor industry at SEMICON Korea, which is held on Feb 1-3 at COEX.
This year, Anand Nambiar, Executive Vice President, Head of Semiconductor Materials Solutions, Electronics Business, Merck KGaA andKatherine Dei Cas, Senior Vice President ,Global Head of Delivery Systems & Services visit to Korea three years after the COVID-19.
Merck brings forth a comprehensive solution to the entire semiconductor ecosystem, including the 7 critical front and back-end unit operations - doping, patterning, deposition, planarization, etching and cleaning, as well as backend packaging.
Coupled by the unique expertise from Intermolecular, the material prototyping capability to expedite material innovation, and the ability to deliver high quality materials to the fab safely, enabled by its Delivery Systems & Services business, Merck is capable to support the Korean industry to grow in terms of capacity and innovation.
Merck has been present in Korea for over 30 years and has been the innovation and trusted partner enabling the electronics industry to cope with the data-explosion trend benefitting the industry today.
“Korea is an important innovation and production hub for Merck. We’re delighted to announce our recent closing of the acquisition and continue expanding our regional capabilities in Korea, as well as our overall global capacity. The acquisition of M Chemicals Inc. is another milestone in the expansion of our Electronics business and inparticular Semiconductor Solutions, one of our “Big 3” growth engines," said Kim Woo-kyu, Managing Director of Merck Korea. "Through 600 million EURO investment in Korea to continue our efforts to expanding local supply chain, developing advanced technologies, actively contributing to economic development as well as establishing win-win partnerships with our customers.”
In August 2022, Merck announced plans for continued expansion of key segments in its thin-film portfolio by acquiring “M Chemical”, the chemical business of Mecaro. Merck announced that it was completed on January 2, 2023.
At the SEMICON Korea conference, Merck Korea will also present digital solutions that help accelerate innovations in R&D and form supply chains faster and more accurately by taking a data-driven approach across the steps of the entire semiconductor value chain.
On February 1, Dr.Safa Kutup Kurt, Executive Director and Head of Operations, Digital Solutions, will be sharing his insights on the topic of “Data-driven Process Optimization and Customer Collaboration” at Smart Manufacturing Forum.
In addition, a data analyst from the same Digital Solutions team, will engage with college students as a mentor in SEMICON Korea’s talent-fostering program.
Chip designs and materials in manufacturing processes are gaining importance in light of the increasingly complex next-gen semiconductors and evolving demands.
Merck Korea’s booth will showcase a schematic diagram of the supply chain through the delivery system.
Meanwhile, Merck will be represented at SEMICON Korea 2023 at Booth #D420 at COEX Exhibition Halls from February 1 to 3.
