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Why is SEMI® important?SEMI® standards are developed by the SEMI®International Standards program, which focuses on loweringmanufacturing costs, developing new industries and guaranteeing the existence of open markets. Conforming to these standards contributes to the efficiency, marketability and profitability of your business.

In many instances, customers may contractually require conformance to the SEMI® guidelines. Furthermore, some local authorities also use parts of the SEMI® guidelines as a way to ensure that equipment meets electrical and fire safety requirements.

How can we help you?TÜV SÜD has the expertise and experience to provide you with industry-accepted equipment assessment services according to SEMI® guidelines and other internationally recognized standards.

Your challengesThe semiconductor and related industries are driven by rapid technological innovation and evolving market trends. To remain competitive, manufacturers must continually adapt to the growing number of materials, device structures, fabrication processes and integrated circuit designs. In addition, semiconductor manufacturing involves a wide range of environmental, health and safety hazards. As the industry becomes more complex, so do the global requirements for ensuring safety, quality and sustainability.

What is SEMI®?Semiconductor Equipment and Materials International (SEMI®) is a global industry association with members from all sectors of the semiconductor and related industries. The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Committee within SEMI®’s International Standards Division develops industry standards and guidelines that are globally accepted as ensuring the highest level of safety and quality.

Your business benefits Save money – by reducing compliance-related reworking

and reducing operational inefficiencies. Save time – by minimizing time to market via a one

stop service provider that offers a quick turnaround on scheduling and deliverables. Minimize risk – of reputation-damaging lawsuits or

operational failure. Gain a competitive edge – with a report or certificate from

TÜV SÜD that makes your product more marketable to your buyers and their customers.

Why choose TÜV SÜD?An international service group specializing in testing, certification, consultancy and training, TÜV SÜD holds accreditations for market access in Europe, the Americas, the Middle East and Asia. Our multidisciplinary team of experts has extensive semiconductor and related industry experience and is well versed in all aspects of SEMI® evaluations. We have the greatest number of highly trained technical experts in key regions. Their consistent approach in interpreting standards and assessing residual risks ensures a thorough and reliable approach to your SEMI® evaluation requirements.

Through active participation in standardization committees and international industry events, our experts are knowledgeable of current trends and developments. This industry-leading expertise underpins the wide public awareness and international reputation of the TÜV SÜD brand, ensuring that our reports and certificates meet with the highest level of acceptance by authorities and your customers around the world.

Our extensive range of in-house services helps manufacturers and end users to cost-effectively address the hazards of high-tech manufacturing. In addition to offering comprehensive evaluations and reports, we can provide you with our TÜV SÜD certification marks, which are globally recognized and synonymous with quality and safety.

Our SEMI® evaluation servicesOur comprehensive suite of SEMI® services supports you throughout the entire product lifecycle.

Design & buildTÜV SÜD offers design evaluation and test services of manufacturing equipment and components to support compliance with SEMI® guidelines, CE marking, NRTL, CSA, in-situ EMC, as well as many other specific end user or local requirements.

InstallationOur on-site testing services establish compliance with regulatory requirements, such as field labeling in the U.S. and Canada. We also provide EHS services to assist with the on-time start-up or expansion of large facilities, and help to create programs to ensure that good equipment design is not compromised by unsafe equipment installation.

Operation & maintenanceTÜV SÜD supports the development, implementation and monitoring of a broad range of EHS-related programs.

Change & modificationWe offer evaluation and testing services to ensure that changes and modifications to equipment do not adversely affect the hazard or risk characteristics of the equipment or its surroundings.

Decommissioning & disposalWe provide EHS services to create programs, procedures and testing to ensure that equipment or facility decontamination and decommissioning can be done in a safe and effective manner.

The TÜV SÜD Certification MarkAs part of our commitment to unparalleled service quality, we can provide you with a wide range of TÜV SÜD certification marks. This allows customers to quickly identify that a product has been evaluated by one of the most recognized names in product safety.

TÜV SÜD America 10 Centennial Drive, Peabody, Massachusetts 01960 United States(800) 888-0123 info@tuvam.com www.tuv-sud-america.com

Related services

TÜV SÜD provides the following related services: Field labelling EMC testing Component testing CE marking of machinery ATEX and IECEx explosion protection services

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