TAIPEI, Taiwan – August 15, 2024 – Gradiant, a global solutions provider for advanced water and wastewater treatment, is set to participate in the highly anticipated Sustainability Summit at SEMICON Taiwan on September 4, 2024. As the semiconductor industry continues to expand, the demand for sustainable and efficient water management systems has never been more critical. Gradiant’s participation at this year’s summit highlights the company’s commitment to addressing the most important water challenges faced by semiconductor manufacturers worldwide. 

 

The Sustainability Summit, a key event of SEMICON Taiwan, brings together industry leaders, innovators, and experts to discuss and showcase the latest advancements in sustainable technologies and practices. This year, Gradiant will be at the forefront, presenting its cutting-edge water solutions specifically tailored for the semiconductor industry. 

 

 

Advanced Water Solutions for the Semiconductor Industry 

Gradiant is the industry leader in developing innovative water treatment technologies that cater to the unique needs of the semiconductor industry. With the industry’s rapid growth, semiconductor manufacturing facilities, commonly known as fabs, are facing increasing challenges in managing their water resources. Water is a critical component in semiconductor manufacturing, and the need for ultra-pure water (UPW) and efficient wastewater management is paramount. 

 

Gradiant’s solutions are designed to address these challenges head-on. The company’s portfolio includes innovative and differentiated technologies that enable manufacturers to maximize water recovery, reduce freshwater withdrawals, recover valuable minerals and reagents, and reduce the carbon and water footprint of manufacturing. Gradiant’s solutions include: 

 

  • Advanced Membrane Systems for high recovery water recycling and ultrapure water (UPW) production, including RO Infinity with CFRO - an advanced platform of membrane-based solutions to allow higher recovery rates and more efficient use of water, reducing the overall water footprint of semiconductor fabs. 
  • Resource Recovery from wastewater often contains valuable metals and chemicals that may be recovered and reused. Gradiant’s proven solutions for IPA recovery bring sustainability to semiconductor manufacturing and reduce operations and waste disposal costs.  
  • Minimum and Zero Liquid Discharge (MLD and ZLD) to maximize operations efficiency and limit the volume of wastewater generated from fab operations. Gradiant’s technologies recover up to 99% of liquid discharge, resulting in lower freshwater withdrawals and fewer solids for disposal. 
  • SmartOps AI for the Control, Predict, and Perform of water treatment facilities. Machine learning AI algorithms result in immediate cost and productivity improvements to water and wastewater operations.  

 

These solutions help semiconductor manufacturers achieve their sustainability goals and ensure compliance with stringent environmental regulations, while reducing operational costs and enhancing process efficiency. 

 

 

Gradiant’s Participation at SEMICON Taiwan 

At SEMICON Taiwan’s Sustainability Summit, Gradiant will showcase these solutions and demonstrate how they can be implemented to create more sustainable semiconductor fabs. The summit is a crucial platform for industry stakeholders to explore the future of sustainable semiconductor manufacturing. 

 

Sankar Natarajan, Gradiant’s Global Head of Semiconductors, will be presenting “Water in Fabs of the Future” at the Sustainability Summit. The presentation will discuss the current and future state of water management in semiconductor manufacturing. As fabs continue to scale and innovate, the demand for efficient, sustainable water and wastewater management will only grow. Gradiant will share learnings from semiconductor projects around the world and the tangible benefits of an advanced water and wastewater approach in semiconductor manufacturing.  

 

Gradiant’s participation in the Sustainability Summit at SEMICON Taiwan underscores the company’s leadership in the industry and its commitment to driving sustainable practices in semiconductor manufacturing. As the industry continues to face growing environmental challenges, Gradiant’s innovative solutions are poised to play a critical role in shaping the future of semiconductor fabs. 

 

Please visit www.gradiant.com to learn more about Gradiant’s solutions for the semiconductor and microelectronics industry.  

 

About Gradiant 

Gradiant is a Different Kind of Water Company. With a full suite of differentiated and proprietary end-to-end solutions for advanced water and wastewater treatment powered by the top minds in water, the company serves its clients' mission-critical operations in the world's essential industries, including semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, lithium and critical minerals, and renewable energy. Gradiant's innovative solutions reduce water used and wastewater discharged, reclaim valuable resources, and renew wastewater into freshwater. The Boston-headquartered company was founded at MIT and has over 1,000 employees worldwide. Learn more at gradiant.com. 

 

Corporate Contact  

Felix Wang  

Gradiant 

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