Semicon West 2026: The Final Show at the Moscone Center

The Moscone Center hosted the 2026 annual Semicon West event for the last time this year, closing out a long running history of the conference taking place in San Francisco. This year, Critical Systems was able to attend as a guest and customer rather than presenting at a booth. The industry is currently being driven by advanced technology innovations like AI, resulting in the growth of fabs and semiconductor infrastructure to support that demand. Along with the rest of the industry, CSI has seen the strain this has placed on the supply chain, and we are continuously looking for new vendors that can help us keep up with the demand for new gas delivery equipment.

The Search for UHP Components

The core of the semiconductor industry has always been ultra-high purity components and tubing. With the demand over the last couple of years, UHP regulators and valves have become increasingly difficult to acquire in a reasonable time. CSI engineers attending the event walked the conference and spoke with more than 30 different vendors to better establish our own supply lines. We are now working with those vendors to determine available parts, lead times, and quality check everything before incorporating them into our equipment designs. This will help us deliver more cost-effective systems to our customers with shorter lead times.

The Future of CSI at Semicon

In 2027, Semicon West will be held at the Phoenix Convention Center. CSI will be establishing a booth to demonstrate our gas cabinets, VMBs, scrubbers, and several R&D projects that are currently in development. Over the past few years, CSI has also undergone a transition towards custom engineering for difficult or unique applications.

If there is a project you’re working on and you need support with gas delivery, distribution, or abatement, be sure to reach out to us and we’ll be happy to discuss what solutions are available.