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Deerns joins Spain’s Semiconductor Industry Association (AESEMI)

Deerns joins AESEMI, helping to strengthen Spain’s microelectronics ecosystem with expertise in innovative, sustainable semiconductor infrastructure.

Deerns’ membership with the Semiconductor Industry Association (AESEMI) will help to strengthen Spain’s national microelectronics ecosystem through the firm’s innovative and sustainable vision for the design, optimisation, and operation of advanced semiconductor facilities.

Eric Stuiver, Sector Director Electronics, says, “The strength of the semiconductor industry lies in collaboration between companies, researchers and engineers. Through AESEMI, we look forward to sharing knowledge and co-creating solutions that accelerate sustainable growth and technological leadership for Spain.”

Ainara Gorriti Romero, Project Manager at Deerns in Spain, adds, “Designing for the semiconductor sector means thinking beyond performance. It’s about creating facilities that remain efficient, adaptable and future-ready. We’re excited to contribute practical experience and forward-looking design thinking to strengthen Spain’s position in this critical sector.”

Deerns brings extensive experience in the end-to-end design of manufacturing plants and high-tech laboratories, from NanoTech and Photonics facilities to 200 mm and 300 mm wafer production lines – featuring cleanroom environments from ISO 1 to ISO 7. Its expertise spans the full project life cycle, including technical feasibility, master planning, detailed engineering, and the validation and optimisation of process-critical systems.

With more than 750 experts across 17 offices in 10 countries, Deerns has played a key role in flagship projects for leading industry players such as ASML, NXP, STMicroelectronics, IMEC, and Infineon. This track record has established Deerns as a trusted partner in designing next-generation semiconductor infrastructure.

AESEMI’s mission is to promote and represent Spain’s semiconductor industry, fostering innovation, collaboration between companies and research institutions, and the development of talent. Deerns’ participation supports this mission by bringing strong technological expertise and a strategic perspective that will help position Spain as a key player in the global semiconductor landscape and the broader digital transformation.

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Sector Director Electronics

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