____________________________________________________________________________________________________ IQE plc
IQE plc ( IQE ) is a leading global supplier of advanced water products and material solutions to the semiconductor industry . The business is focused on providing technological solutions that meet performance and price requirements , and can be delivered reliably on time , with the capability to be rapidly scaled .
For over 30 years , IQE ’ s technologies have been used in seven high-growth markets : consumer mobile , 5G network infrastructure , aerospace and defense , automotive , healthcare , industrial , and cloud , networking , and Internet of Things ( IoT ). Through clear management focus , technology leadership , operational excellence , and continuous improvement , IQE is committed to achieving the highest standard in every aspect of the business .
As the world ’ s only pure play compound semiconductor provider with a global footprint , IQE ’ s diverse range of products gives it a competitive advantage in the marketplace . Its ability to deliver high-quality materials in such high volumes places the business in a strategic position to enable the next wave of industry innovation .
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It takes pride in its customer service provisions and works closely with customers , suppliers , and partners to fully understand the requirements of each stage of the product life cycle , from order inception to volume production . In April 2023 , IQE received the Gold Tier Supplier Award from BAE Systems , recognizing its exceptional operational performance and high levels of service .
The company ’ s operations date back to 1988 when its first MOCVD-based manufacturing operation was established in Cardiff , Wales . It experienced steady growth up to the millennium , primarily serving the optical communications markets with a broad range of photonic products .
In 1999 , the business established a North American location in Bethlehem , Pennsylvania , to focus on radio frequency components for the growing mobile communications market . With a strategy to develop a global manufacturing presence , the business began adding similar manufacturing companies to its portfolio . It acquired Galaxy Semiconductors in 2010 , for example , which significantly expanded its infrared product offering .
Today , the business continues to capitalize on its 30-plus years of compound semiconductor experience . In 2017 , it established a state-of-the-art , 30,000-squarefoot mega foundry in Newport , Wales , which is the firm ’ s new flagship site and has the capacity to hold 100 high-volume production tools .
Innovation is at the core of IQE ’ s operations . Believing that collaboration is a powerful tool in accelerating innovation , the business has a plethora of partnerships with manufacturing-today . com 163