Description
A look at a semiconductor ecosystem
The semiconductor industry is, without a doubt, highly competitive yet, no single company can hold all the expertise required to deliver a modern, cutting-edge chip to market. Going from concept to delivered product requires tools and technology produced by many different companies and now, to pave the way for future advancement, developing a stronger ecosystem for increased collaboration will be essential.
In this episode, host Conor Peick is joined by Katherina Westrich, Global VP of Electronics and Semiconductors at Siemens, to examine the challenges and benefits of building a more connected semiconductor ecosystem, the cybersecurity risks involved and what kind of outlook this will have for the future.
In the episode you’ll learn about:
(0:00) Bringing together an ecosystem of tools for chip design
(3:00) The need for integration and collaboration
(5:10) The importance of cybersecurity
(9:52) Advice for the future
(14:25) Challenging the status quo
About the voices:
Katharina Westrich is Global VP of Electronics and Semiconductors at Siemens. In this role Katharina heads a team focused on unlocking the potential of resilient, smart, and sustainable semiconductor and electronics manufacturing across the entire value chain.
Conor Peick is a Marketing Professional creating forward-looking content for the Thought Leadership team at Siemens Digital Industries Software. Conor collaborates with industry experts and executives to produce impactful content exploring the challenges companies face and the technologies that can provide solutions.