2026 Best of West Exhibitor Award

This year the “Best of West” awards will be presented by Semiconductor Digest and SEMI. The award was established to recognize innovative new products moving the semiconductor manufacturing industry forward. Winning entries are products or services that have a significant impact on the industry as a whole or in a particular application.

SUBMISSION CRITERIA

• Due to the nature of continual improvement, entries do not have to be entirely new products or services; upgrades and other improvements to existing products or services will also be considered.
• Special consideration is given to innovations improving safety and/or reducing environmental impact.
• Only SEMICON West 2026 exhibitors are eligible for the Best of West Award.
• Submissions are due by Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
• Finalists will be notified prior to SEMICON West. The winner is announced Thursday, October 15th at SEMICON West 2026.

The Best of West top three nominations will be showcased on Thursday, October 15, 2026, on the Smart Theater stage located inside the North Expo Hall (Lower Level Hall F). The awards will be presented by Semiconductor Digest and SEMI.

Deadline for submission: Wednesday, September 9, 2026. 

For assistance or questions, please contact SEMI Show Management at [email protected].

Qnity, DuPont Electronics: Kalrez® 9400 – Booth 961

Kalrez® 9400 from DuPont™ is a next-generation perfluoroelastomer (FFKM) sealing solution specifically designed to meet the demanding requirements of advanced dry strip and etch processes in semiconductor manufacturing. As plasma chemistries evolve to include higher concentrations of reactive oxygen and hydrogen radicals, traditional sealing materials face accelerated erosion, particle generation, and reduced service life. Kalrez® 9400 addresses these challenges with a unique formulation that balances low erosion rates, minimal particle shedding, and superior thermal and mechanical stability.

Malema, Part of PSG, a Dover Company: LFC-7650 Series Ultrasonic Flow Controller – Booth 665

The Malema LFC-7650 Series Ultrasonic Flow Controller with integrated pressure transducer and state-of-the-art control algorithm provides ±1% metering accuracy with superior performance and repeatable control in all operating conditions. Offering a wide range of flow control from 504,000 mL/min, these closed-loop flow control modules are ideal for wet clean tools and post-CMP cleaning applications. 

Teradyne, Inc.: Magnum 7H – Booth 5645

With the proliferation of AI, high bandwidth memory (HBM) has become an integral part of AI processors due to its ability to handle the massive data processing and complex computations required by modern AI models. Teradyne Magnum 7H, a next-generation memory tester, is designed to meet the rigorous demands of testing HBM devices, integrated with GPUs and accelerators in high-performance, generative AI servers.