16th San Jose Hardware Meet-up @ Beckhoff | Accelerating Semiconductor Equipment Innovation
Join Us for an Evening of Innovation, Insights, and Hands-On Discovery with MathWorks & Beckhoff Automation
Semiconductor production equipment sits at the core of advanced manufacturing—and today, innovation at the edge is reshaping what these tools can do. From ultra-precise motion and vibration control to real-time inspection, metrology, and predictive maintenance, equipment providers are pushing for smarter, faster, and more flexible automation solutions than ever before.
That’s why we’re excited to invite you to a special co-hosted event with MathWorks and Beckhoff Automation, where we’ll explore how their integrated technologies are helping semiconductor equipment teams accelerate development and bring next-generation capabilities to life.
Tentative Agenda:
5:30–6:00 – Arrival, welcome, networking reception (food and drinks)
6:00–6:30 – Opening Keynote: Smart Automation at the Edge - How MathWorks and Beckhoff Accelerate Innovation at the Edge
6:30–7:00 – Invited Talk: Edge Intelligence in Action - AI for anomaly detection, from design to deployment: A case study for plasma etching applications (Dr. Jairo Viola Villamizar, Lam Research)
7:00-7:30 – Presentation: Generative AI in the Engineer’s Toolbox- Accelerating Design and Innovation (Mahaveer Satra, MathWorks)
7:30-8:00 - Community open mic
Anyone will have the chance for a 2min pitch to demo a prototype or talk about what they're working on.8:00-8:30 – Live Demos / Technology show cases and networking
Expect an engaging mix of live demos, expert talks, and casual knowledge-sharing sessions designed to give you a closer look at how digital engineering, industrial AI, and GenAI for engineers come together to power intelligent, high-performance tools at the edge.
Whether you're an engineer, a technical leader, or just curious about the future of semiconductor equipment, this event is a great chance to:
Connect with peers and industry experts
See real systems and workflows in action
Ask questions and swap ideas in an open, welcoming setting
Walk away with new insights you can apply immediately
Come for the tech. Stay for the conversation. Leave with inspiration for the next generation of smart equipment.
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