2026 Best of West Exhibitor Award

This year, the Best of West Exhibitor Award was presented by Semiconductor Digest and SEMI. The award was established to recognize innovative new products moving the semiconductor manufacturing industry forward. Winning entries are products or services that have a significant impact on the industry as a whole or in a particular application.

The SonoFlex Acoustic System from Nordson Test & Inspection (Booth 5844) is the winner of the Best of West Exhibitor Award presented at SEMICON West 2026. The SonoFlex automated inspection tool delivers high throughput and better sensitivity for accurately locating defects in small panel-based assemblies, scanning 2x faster than legacy systems with Nordson’s advanced pulser and transducer technology. Panels can be inspected over the widest frequency range yet achieved in a production environment.

Edwards, part of the Atlas Copco Group: Ganymede Dry Pump — Booth 633

Ganymede is Edwards’ next-generation dry vacuum pump, designed for the most demanding semiconductor applications. Setting new benchmarks in productivity, operational efficiency, reliability, and sustainability, Ganymede redefines vacuum performance for harsh process environments.

Nordson Test & Inspection: SonoFlex Acoustic System — Booth 5844

The SonoFlex automated inspection tool delivers high throughput and better sensitivity for accurately locating defects in small panel-based assemblies. Scanning 2x faster than legacy systems with advanced pulser and transducer technology, panels can be inspected over the widest frequency range yet achieved in a production environment.

Siemens Industry, Inc.: Eigen Engineering Agent — Booth 5982

Eigen Engineering Agent applies purpose-built AI to industrial engineering. Working alongside Siemens TIA Portal, it plans, generates and validates PLC code, hardware configuration and HMI screens from plain-language input, delivering 2–5x faster execution and up to 80% higher solution quality.