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Merck joins German research project "Semiconductor-X"

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Merck is part of a consortium of over 20 partners in Germany for the digitalization of supply chains in the semiconductor industry.

Merck joins the research project "Semiconductor-X" which focuses on the digitalization of supply chains in the semiconductor industry. The consortium, led by Intel Germany and the Fraunhofer IFF (Institute for Factory Operation and Automation), includes over 20 partners from across Germany. Merck, as a member and supplier of materials and solutions for the semiconductor industry, will contribute to the development of digital structures and solutions for value chains. The project has a budget of around 30 million euros and is supported by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) with EU funds under its "Manufacturing-X" initiative. The project duration is set until September 2026, and work has begun following the grant commissioning in May.

"The semiconductor industry plays a key role in the value chain of many other industries. With research projects such as Semiconductor-X, we can achieve greater resilience and a more sustainable use of resources through the digitalization of value chains. Both aspects are becoming increasingly important – even beyond the boundaries of the semiconductor industry," said Kai Beckmann, Member of the Executive Board of Merck and CEO Electronics.

The goal of "Semiconductor-X" is to make supply chains in the semiconductor industry more resilient and sustainable. This will involve developing digital twins of supply and value chains and enabling a decentralized, sovereign, and secure data exchange. Through digital solutions and enhanced networking of various points along the value chain, operational and supply capabilities, especially in potential crisis situations, are expected to be strengthened. Data models and open-source software solutions provided in a data ecosystem will contribute to this effort. Additionally, the institutions and companies involved in the project are working on more sustainable solutions for semiconductor manufacturing, which could reduce the CO2 footprint, energy, and water consumption along the entire value chain.

Merck's Electronics business offers a wide range of materials and solutions for the semiconductor industry, covering nearly every step of wafer processing for computer chip manufacturing. Positioned at the beginning of the value chain, the company advocates for increased joint research and collaboration along the supply chain in its industry – with customers and partners from industry and academia. In 2023, for example, Merck and Intel launched a joint academic research program with research institutions in Europe to enable new sustainable solutions for semiconductor manufacturing. In May 2024, Merck signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) outlining a partnership to facilitate collaborative research in academia and industry to further progress in life sciences.

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