Building a semiconductor fab is a massive undertaking where every millimeter of piping and every millisecond of sensor data matters. The upcoming 5th Pan American Semiconductor FAB Design, Build & Facility Operations Summit in Phoenix will focus not just on the high-level strategy. It will also focus on the specialized partners providing the actual hardware and software that get these plants running. To give you a clearer picture, we’ve put together a breakdown of the key exhibitors and their specific roles in the fab ecosystem.

Pillars for the 5th Semiconductor FAB Design, Build & Facility Operations Summit

Building a modern fab requires more than just a blueprint. It takes a network of specialized vendors. In fact, no single vendor can handle the complexity alone. From power infrastructure to chemical handling, here are the partners joining us in Phoenix:

ABB – Gold Sponsor

ABB provides the technical muscle behind modern electrification and industrial automation. They’ve essentially split their expertise into four distinct buckets: power distribution (Electrification), motors and drives (Motion), large-scale control systems for industries like mining or marine (Process Automation), and robotics. In practice, they help data centers scale up their power needs. The event partner at the 5th Semiconductor FAB Design, Build & Facility Operations Summit also helps manufacturers automate production lines. Beyond that, their goal goes beyond selling hardware. They try to mesh digital tools with traditional engineering to make industrial operations more sustainable and a lot more resource-efficient.

Vacuum Barrier Corporation (VBC) – Exhibiting Partner

If you’re moving liquid nitrogen (LN2), you’re probably already familiar with VBC. They’ve essentially built their business around two main things: dosing and vacuum-jacketed piping. At its core, their “NITRODOSE” systems show clever engineering. They inject a precise drop of LN2 into containers to create internal pressure. That is why thin-wall plastic bottles don’t collapse. They also displace oxygen and keep food fresh for longer. On the industrial side, especially in biotech and semiconductors, their vacuum-insulated piping sets the standard for moving cryogenic fluids with almost zero thermal loss. Because of this, facilities keep MBE systems running and preserve biological samples without any temperature spikes.

Swagelok – Exhibiting Partner

You probably know Swagelok for its high-pressure tube fittings and valves, but they’ve evolved into a much broader service provider. They manufacture components for extreme environments. Think semiconductor fabs and hydrogen energy plants. In those settings, a leak isn’t just an inconvenience. It is a failure. For that reason, reliability becomes critical. Beyond the parts catalog, they now offer “Custom Solutions.” In this service, their engineers design and build entire fluid-handling assemblies for a client. In addition, they also do a good amount of boots-on-the-ground work. They dispatch experts to perform leak-detection audits and assess systems. These experts confirm that teams have installed systems properly and safely.

AirJoule Technologies – Exhibiting Partner

AirJoule is doing something actually different in the water-harvesting space. Rather than sticking to the usual refrigerant-based dehumidification, they use a proprietary material called a Metal-Organic Framework (MOF). This material pulls distilled water right out of the air. Energy efficiency is the big draw here. The system doesn’t need those heavy-duty refrigerants. It is a lot leaner to run. More importantly, it reduces dependence on conventional cooling methods. It is especially smart for data centers because operators can take the waste heat coming off the server racks and use it to drive the water-generation process. As a result, it even works in arid climates. It offers a way to pull moisture out of the air for HVAC systems without relying on the typical chemical refrigerants.

Yokogawa – Exhibiting Partner

Yokogawa provides the “control brains” for industrial plants. They are best known for their Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and Safety Instrumented Systems that keep massive facilities running. They also carry a massive portfolio of high-precision field hardware. This includes analyzers, flow meters, and pressure transmitters. These devices provide the real-time data teams need for process optimization. At the same time, they’ve focused on “IT/OT convergence.” They use AI and cloud software to help pharmaceuticals and power plants move toward autonomous operations. In other words, they connect plant-floor data with enterprise-level intelligence. The event partner at the 5th Semiconductor FAB Design, Build & Facility Operations Summit keeps a very close eye on cybersecurity and carbon footprints.

VEGA – Exhibiting Partner

VEGA specializes in measuring what’s happening inside a tank. They pioneered 80-GHz radar technology with their “VEGAPULS” series. This technology helps massively in environments that are usually a nightmare for sensors. Think heavy steam, dust, or high pressure. Because these are non-contact sensors, the product itself does not foul them up. They have designed their hardware to be pretty much “plug and play” with existing control systems. For this reason, chemical plants or water treatment facilities get a straightforward way to keep inventory accurate and make sure nobody deals with an accidental overflow.

Foresight Technologies – Exhibiting Partner

Foresight built a predictive project delivery platform to address the complexities of high-stakes construction, such as building a semiconductor fab. Their AI-driven platform digs into the actual construction schedules. It finds hidden risks and predicts delays before they happen. As a result, project leaders gain visibility before problems escalate. It acts as a “single source of truth” for the executives running the show. This automates the reporting process and gives them a clear look at “schedule health.” By turning raw data into an actual forecast, the platform helps project teams stay aligned. This also helps them avoid the kind of budget overruns that come from missing critical milestones.

ATS Duct – Exhibiting Partner

ATS Duct leads the industry in fire-safe and corrosion-resistant exhaust systems. Their flagship product is the “ATS FXP” duct. It is a composite system that meets FM4922 standards for cleanrooms. This matters because you can run an exhaust system without installing internal sprinklers. Engineers design these systems to handle the hazardous and corrosive fumes found in semiconductor and wastewater facilities. They also developed the “ChemBond” resin system. This system lets teams make leak-proof, high-strength connections on-site. As a result, teams avoid the sanding or hazardous resins usually required in sensitive manufacturing environments.

To Sum Up

Running a next-gen fab is an enormous logistical undertaking. It ranges from exacting cryogenic handling to AI-powered construction forecasting. No single company designs and constructs a fab of this magnitude on its own. Instead, the process involves a tightly coordinated orchestra of specialists. They work together to solve the practical bottlenecks that characterize contemporary manufacturing. Ultimately, to view these solutions visually and meet the people behind the infrastructure, we invite you to join us in Phoenix at the 5th Pan American Semiconductor FAB Design, Build & Facility Operations Summit on March 11-12, 2026.