From December 7 to 8, 2024, Mr. Lin Bangyu, Chairman of Tachikawa Semiconductor, was invited to attend the 3rd International Academician Conference, during which he achieved multiple honors and accomplishments.

At this conference, Mr. Lin Bangyu was honored as "Academician of the China Academy of Technology" and received the "Aike Award." He also signed a cooperation agreement on the establishment of a joint research institute between the China Academy of Technology and the International Academy of Science and Technology. In addition, Academician Lin Bangyu delivered a keynote speech entitled "Semiconductor Industry Technology Development and Prospects for Domestic Substitution," in which he provided an in-depth analysis of current industry trends, technological innovations, and the challenges and opportunities in advancing localization.

The 3rd International Academician Conference was organized and hosted by the Organizing Committee of the International Academician Conference and held at the Shanghai Hongqiao Hotel. The event brought together 68 academicians from both China and abroad, along with over 200 representatives including government officials, scientists, entrepreneurs, and experts. Building on the success of the previous two sessions, the 3rd International Academician Conference continued to innovate, drawing global academic attention to new quality productive forces through fresh perspectives and highlights, under the theme of "Technology Leadership and Industrial Upgrading."

The conference featured multiple sub-forums focused on cutting-edge topics such as new materials, new energy, intelligent manufacturing, and artificial intelligence, providing a platform for academicians from different countries, regions, and disciplines to exchange ideas and share experiences. With a shared vision for the future and a commitment to collaborative development, the conference aimed to build a global community of academicians united by a common purpose.

Group Photo of the 3rd International Academician Conference

Academician Lin Bangyu has long been deeply engaged in the semiconductor field, dedicating years of effort to advancing technological innovation and the domestic substitution of semiconductor technologies in China. The conferral of the "Academician of the China Academy of Technology" honor by the conference represents a full recognition of his outstanding contributions to the semiconductor industry.

Academician Lin Bangyu (third from right) was honored with the title of "Academician of the China Academy of Technology" at the conference.

In addition, Academician Lin Bangyu was honored with the "Aike Award," which recognizes scientific and technological professionals who have made exceptional contributions and achieved breakthroughs from 0 to 1 in their fields.

Academician Lin (third from left) at the Aike Award ceremony.

In addition, Academician Lin Bangyu signed a cooperation agreement at the conference for the establishment of a joint research institute between the China Academy of Technology and the International Academy of Science and Technology.

Academician Lin (third from left) at the signing ceremony of the joint research institute cooperation agreement.

In the afternoon session of the conference, Academician Lin Bangyu delivered a speech titled "Semiconductor Industry Technology Development and Prospects for Domestic Substitution" in Sub-forum I, providing an in-depth analysis of the current state and technologies of China's semiconductor industry.

Academician Lin began by comparing China's semiconductor industry with its international counterparts, noting that the upstream equipment market remains dominated by high-end European and Japanese manufacturers, with domestic substitution still at a relatively low level. Although Mainland China holds a certain market share in 28nm process technology and ranks third globally in wafer foundry capacity, a significant gap remains compared with international advanced standards. He identified the primary drivers of China's semiconductor industry as the growing demand for chips and the push for domestic substitution driven by international export restrictions. However, the industry continues to face technological gaps and product homogenization, with a lag of 7 to 10 years behind global leaders in precision and yield.

When envisioning the development of semiconductor technology in the post-Moore era, Academician Lin highlighted three key areas: the continuation of Moore's Law, the direction of More than Moore, and the importance of novel devices. He particularly emphasized the critical role of wafer thinning technology in 2.5D and 3D packaging, and provided a detailed overview of ultra-thin wafer packaging technologies. He also presented the R&D achievements of Tachikawa Semiconductor, the company he founded, in high-end equipment including probe stations, IWC cleaning systems, and integrated ultra-thin wafer grinding and polishing thinning systems.

In conclusion, Academician Lin spoke highly of the prospects for China's semiconductor industry, expressing confidence that through accelerated technological innovation and domestic substitution, the industry can gradually narrow the gap with international advanced levels and secure a more prominent position in the global market in the years ahead.

The 3rd International Academician Conference brought together an elite gathering of experts and scholars from various fields, sharing cutting-edge ideas and innovative achievements that have injected new momentum into global scientific and technological development. Academician Lin Bangyu was honored with the title of "Academician of the China Academy of Technology" and received the "Aike Award," highlighting not only his outstanding influence in the semiconductor field but also fully recognizing his exceptional contributions to advancing scientific innovation and development. His insightful presentation, together with Tachikawa Semiconductor's technological achievements, also offered attendees fresh perspectives and inspiration.