HANS VLOEBERGHS
DATA & ANALYTICS
The semiconductor imperative The semiconductor industry faces mounting pressure to deliver eversmaller, more powerful chips to support emerging technologies. From 5G and 6G communications to autonomous vehicles, artificial intelligence and increased automation, the appetite for advanced semiconductors continues to grow exponentially. The proliferation of connected devices, edge computing and data centres further amplifies this demand, while geopolitical tensions have highlighted the strategic importance of semiconductor manufacturing capability.
Hans Vloeberghs, President & Managing Director of Fujifilm Electronic Materials Europe, explains:“ With demands for high-speed, high-capacity communications powered by 5G / 6G, the rise of autonomous driving and EVs, increased automation and AI integration, semiconductor demand is projected to grow significantly.
“ To meet these demands, the industry must focus on scaling down device dimensions, introducing innovative device architectures and optimising material performance.”
The challenge extends beyond simply making chips smaller. As devices become more complex, multiple components must be integrated into single semiconductor packages, requiring advances in device packaging alongside improvements in the chips themselves. This complexity demands new chemical formulations of exceptional purity, an area where Fujifilm’ s materials expertise proves invaluable.
HANS VLOEBERGHS
TITLE: PRESIDENT & MANAGING DIRECTOR
COMPANY: FUJIFILM ELECTRONIC MATERIALS EUROPE
INDUSTRY: SEMICONDUCTOR MATERIALS
LOCATION: BELGIUM
Leads Fujifilm’ s semiconductor materials operations across Europe, driving innovation in photoresists, EUV technology and comprehensive chemical solutions for advanced chip manufacturing processes
224 January 2026