SEM Working Group activities in 2012
After an exhilarating 2011, the Sustainable Electronics Manufacturing (SEM) Working Group has announced a series of four live appointments for 2012 to maintain the momentum and create further opportunities
for high-caliber networking and knowledge-sharing. This year’s appointments are:
• SEM Working Group Event in San Diego, on the occasion of IPC Apex Expo (February 28 – March 1)
• “Electronics Day” in Nuremberg on the occasion of SMT (May 9)
• “Electronics Day” in Milan on the occasion of Sustainability Summit Sessions 2012 (June 27)
• "Electronics Day Awards" ceremony on occasion of Electronica in Munich (November 13-16)
The goal is to drive one of the most important industries world-wide to reduce its carbon footprint and environmental impact. Caretakers of the planet, who are serious about making a difference, can involve themselves in this initiative by contacting the organizers.
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Electronics Day Awards 2011: winners revealed at Productronica
Members of the Sustainable Electronics Manufacturing (SEM) Working Group celebrated leaders, innovators and pioneers at the highly anticipated ceremony in Munich on November 18, 2011. After this year’s three live appointments in Las Vegas, Nuremburg and Milan, digital interaction between the SEM Working Group community members put the spotlight on the efforts made by the movers and shakers of the electronics industry to support a legacy of environmental stewardship. Five prestigious awards were handed out following online nomination and voting.
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Sustainability Summit Sessions 2011
Milan, November 2-4
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Government representatives, industry leaders, luminaries and pioneers convened at the Milanofiori Congress Centre in Milan on November 2 to 4, 2011 to participate in the third annual summit engaging the world’s first cross-industry think-tank on how to create and implement new paradigms for more sustainable development.
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New horizons set for sustainable electronics manufacturing as leaders gather at “Electronics Day” in Milan
Members of the Sustainable Electronics Manufacturing (SEM) Working Group convened for the “Electronics Day” conference on the occasion of the Sustainability Summit Sessions on November 3, 2011, to envision how technology and innovation can enable and advance sustainable electronics manufacturing through both existing and disruptive technologies. Active participation by key players in electronic manufacturing saw the setting of horizons for new industry growth through embracing and implementing greener and more sustainable methods of manufacture.
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November 3 "Electronics Day" in Milan
Join the Sustainable Electronics Manufacturing (SEM) Working Group on the occasion of the Sustainability Summit Sessions 2011 for the third “Electronics Day” conference. Key topics debated are outlined in the call for papers. In addition a Focus Session on Printed Electronics will illustrate the paradigm shift towards additive manufacturing technologies. Please click on the links below for the Conference Agenda, Call for Papers or to contact the organizers for further information.
[Conference Agenda] [Call for Papers] [contact the organizers]
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Thought leaders animate vibrant debate on sustainable electronics manufacturing at May 4 "Electronics Day" in Nuremberg
The second “Electronics Day” held by the Sustainable Electronics Manufacturing (SEM) Working Group went live on the occasion of the SMT Hybrid Packaging 2011 show in Nuremberg on May 4. With thought leadership from key experts of the electronics industry, such as Dr. Dongkai Shangguan, VP Technology and Engineering of Flextronics International and Board Member of the SEM Working Group, discussions on sustainable paradigms in electronics manufacturing were brought to the next level. As stated by Dr. Shangguan, the SEM Working Group’s objective is to foster collaborative work to define an industry roadmap that is focused, holistic, proactive, rational and actionable. Click on the links below to download the final report and the conference agenda.
[final report] [conference agenda] [video report]
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SEM Working Group activities in 2011
In 2011, the Sustainable Electronics Manufacturing (SEM) Working Group will gather on the occasion of four cornerstone appointments:
• SEM Working Group Kick-off Meeting in Las Vegas, on the occasion of IPC Apex Expo (April 13)
• “Electronics Day” in Nuremberg on the occasion of SMT (May 4)
• “Electronics Day” in Milan on the occasion of Sustainability Summit Sessions 2011 (November 3)
• SEM Working Group Appointment in Munich on the occasion of Productronica (November 17)
The SEM Working Group inaugurated its activities, supported in its efforts by the media partners and partnering events, at the "Electronics Day" held in Milan on 17 November 2010. As illustrated during the inaugural “Electronics Day”, an Advisory Board of prestigious representatives from the different segments of the electronics industry has been created to support the activities of the SEM Working Group.
[see profiles of Advisory Board Members]
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Sustainability Summit Sessions 2010
Milan, November 16-18
Final Report
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Government representatives, industry leaders, luminaries and pioneers convened in Milan on November 16 to 18, 2010 to participate in the second annual summit engaging the world’s first cross-industry think-tank on how to create and implement new paradigms for more sustainable development.
Highlights of Sustainability Summit 2010
- November 16: Smart Technologies for Smarter, More Sustainable and Secure Cities [read more]
- November 17: Electronics: can a cost-driven industry go green? Focus on an industry at the heart of the innovation engine [read more]
- November 18: Learning from our mistakes: Preventing the next Oil & Gas catastrophe [read more]
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The Global Summit on Technologies for Zero Impact
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Zero Impact
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Zero Impact
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Converting solar power, harvesting energy and harnessing the wind are just three of the vital renewable resources for the health of the planet and that of the fast growing alternative energy market. The Sustainability Summit strives to harness this message and move this zero impact technology forward with maximum impact. [read more] |
Public resolutions exist around the world to administer zero emission urban environments, powered by renewable energy resources. Their drive to reduce the carbon footprint is strong. At the Sustainability Summit we will strengthen that resolve even more and create ways to increase the number of greener carbon neutral cities. [read more] |
A key EU target is to put an end to the destructive link between economic growth and damage to the environment. This can and should be applied globally and it is one of the Sustainability Summit’s strategic aims to help reach this target and build collective responsibility toward production and consumption.[read more] |
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