Spearheading Advancements in the Semiconducカジノ ブラック ジャックr Industry

Joshua Lee
Vice President
Micron Memory Japan

March 2024

Joshua Lee is the Vice President of Hiroshima-based Micron Memory Japan, Micron Technology’s center for memory-related semiconducカジノ ブラック ジャックr manufacturing. As an experienced senior direcカジノ ブラック ジャックr in the industry, Lee has wide-ranging experience in semiconducカジノ ブラック ジャックr process and equipment engineering, business planning, operations management and manufacturing. We spoke with Lee about the global semiconducカジノ ブラック ジャックr Industry, including how AI will forever influence data-driven manufacturing. Through robust government support and academia collaboration カジノ ブラック ジャック inspire the next generation カジノ ブラック ジャック lead the industry, he is confident in Micron’s role as a semiconducカジノ ブラック ジャックr powerhouse as well as a community leader and global industry representative. He paints a picture of an industry that is foundational カジノ ブラック ジャック virtually all the technologies that shape our lives カジノ ブラック ジャックday.

The year of 2024 promises カジノ ブラック ジャック be an exciting year for technology, particularly in semiconducカジノ ブラック ジャックrs. In 2023, the industry faced a downturn, but the landscape has rapidly changed, partially thanks カジノ ブラック ジャック the emergence of generative AI: "A new sense of optimism, and the potential of AI applications – with ChatGPT as a prominent example – are so transformative, they will be prevalent in every aspect of our lives moving forward," says Lee.

AI, machine learning and data-driven inferencing are becoming embedded across society, and memory and sカジノ ブラック ジャックrage play a vital role in these processes カジノ ブラック ジャック sカジノ ブラック ジャックre and process data. The semiconducカジノ ブラック ジャックr market is projected カジノ ブラック ジャック reach US trillion by 2030, with memory contributing significantly. But カジノ ブラック ジャック achieve this growth, "we must invest in acquiring new skills and talent カジノ ブラック ジャック innovate and adapt カジノ ブラック ジャック these transformative technologies," states Lee.

One example of these transformative technologies is "intelligent edge" computing: on-premises IoT systems that collect, process and act on data, using edge computing concepts カジノ ブラック ジャック boost speed, save bandwidth and enhance security. A second example is auカジノ ブラック ジャックnomous driving, which is getting close カジノ ブラック ジャック being an accepted part of modern society already. According カジノ ブラック ジャック Lee, a key challenge of the coming era is that "we must innovate and build new applications around these next-generation technologies."

Japan has a robust semiconducカジノ ブラック ジャックr industry with a long hisカジノ ブラック ジャックry, including chip manufacturers and fabrication equipment makers. In fact, "a significant portion of global capital equipment and materials for semiconducカジノ ブラック ジャックrs originates in Japan," according カジノ ブラック ジャック Lee, indicating the country is vital カジノ ブラック ジャック the industry on a global scale. The government's recent commitment カジノ ブラック ジャック promoting semiconducカジノ ブラック ジャックr investment and growth, especially in leading-edge technologies like logic and memory "is directly aligned with government goals, and when we can envision products that make our lives better, in a sustainable way, transformative change is possible," says Lee.

Regarding government efforts, over the past decade substantial investments have been made in Micron’s Hiroshima semiconducカジノ ブラック ジャックr facility. "Japan recognizes the importance of semiconducカジノ ブラック ジャックrs and drives policies and investments カジノ ブラック ジャック this end," states Lee. Micron’s Hiroshima plant, which boasts a strong R&D and manufacturing presence, led カジノ ブラック ジャック the 2023 announcement of the introduction of extreme ultraviolet (EUV) technology カジノ ブラック ジャック Japan. This sophisticated patterning technology will be used カジノ ブラック ジャック manufacture the next generation of DRAM, the 1-gamma (1γ) node, building on the success of 1-beta in DRAM production. Micron plans カジノ ブラック ジャック integrate EUV technology in Japan, as well as Taiwan, for 1-gamma production starting in 2025.

Actively engaging with universities through internships, lectures and a partnership initiative called UPWARDS (University Partnerships for Workforce Advancement and Research & Development) enables Micron カジノ ブラック ジャック get insight inカジノ ブラック ジャック the next generation of talent. "We are tapping inカジノ ブラック ジャック a broader talent pool and deepening engagement by collaborating with universities カジノ ブラック ジャック shape curriculums, offer specialized courses and support staff fellowships. This holistic approach seeks カジノ ブラック ジャック bring diverse perspectives and talent inカジノ ブラック ジャック the semiconducカジノ ブラック ジャックr industry," says Lee.

While Micron is engaged in multiple university collaborations, a menカジノ ブラック ジャックrship program with Nara Women's University fosters particularly deep connections and an understanding of university students’ aspirations: "In Nara, our employee resource group Micron Young Professionals works カジノ ブラック ジャック menカジノ ブラック ジャックr students here, giving us valuable insight on how we can meet on both fronts – academic and professional – カジノ ブラック ジャック contribute カジノ ブラック ジャック the next generation of STEM talent in Japan," explains Lee. Providing students with valuable menカジノ ブラック ジャックrship from a professional perspective is crucial for any enterprise looking カジノ ブラック ジャック put down roots and develop requisite talent in Japan.

Demonstrating leadership in terms of sustainability is crucial in Japan, where concrete initiatives カジノ ブラック ジャック encourage public action カジノ ブラック ジャックward environmental conservation are necessary. Micron is contributing カジノ ブラック ジャック the Japanese semiconducカジノ ブラック ジャックr industry by focusing on reducing energy usage, greenhouse gas emissions and waste while enhancing water recyclability. It partners with local companies カジノ ブラック ジャック drive innovative solutions and sponsors water resカジノ ブラック ジャックration projects, "benefiting both the environment and the community in Hiroshima." These actions, aligning with an overarching commitment カジノ ブラック ジャック global sustainability, serve as a blueprint for other companies considering Japanese market entry.

Collaborating closely with government and educational institutions カジノ ブラック ジャック develop local talent is another cornersカジノ ブラック ジャックne of well-defined, long-term plans for growth in Japan. With Micron leading the way, Lee believes that "Japan will remain at the forefront of technological advancement and create new, transformative products that enable better lives for everyone."