The missing link in semiconductor supply chain resilience

Amidst growing geopolitical pressures, Indium Corporation is strengthening the critical materials supply chain. While global discussions on semiconductor supply chain security have focused on wafer fabrication and chip production, Ross Berntson, President and CEO of the company, warns that overlooking the materials segment risks creating bottlenecks that could slow innovation in everything from AI hardware to electric vehicles. Metals like indium and gallium are vital for compound semiconductors, interconnects, power devices, and thermal management. Indium Corporation acts as a crucial bridge between raw materials and finished semiconductor devices, providing essential metals, high-performance solders, and thermal interface materials. The company is proactively securing supply through diversification and long-term collaborations, such as a recent partnership with a Canadian producer to extract gallium, ensuring a more stable and traceable source. Berntson emphasizes that sustainability is central to their innovation, not a separate initiative, and that their role is to anticipate future needs and co-develop the materials that will enable the next generation of technology