At ElectraMet, we believe circularity in semiconductor manufacturing isn’t theoretical — it’s practical, profitable, and ready to scale. The 2025 SEMI/imec report provides a compelling framework for prioritizing materials based on circularity potential. It aligns with what we’ve built into our system from day one: real-time copper removal, peroxide abatement, and process-integrated water reuse.
As fabs seek to reduce hauling costs, mitigate chemical overuse, and recover critical materials like copper, ElectraMet delivers tangible results and a clear path forward for implementing SEMI’s recommendations at the process level.
“The circular economy is not just an alternative business framework but a critical element of a sustainable value chain.”
By targeting copper and hydrogen peroxide, we help manufacturers meet SEMI’s much-needed call for action on circularity with a proven, tech-enabled solution.
“With a list of priority materials for circularity now defined, semiconductor companies and their business partners need to enable processes that allow for capture of spent materials and upcycling. However, technology and local infrastructures are highly underdeveloped.”
This is where ElectraMet can help. Our process doesn’t just reduce waste. It also makes wastewater an asset. ElectraMet supports fabs in achieving both compliance and sustainability by recovering value while stabilizing bath chemistry.
ElectraMet’s technology directly supports the semiconductor industry’s shift from linear to circular operations. By enabling the selective removal and recovery of copper which is a high-priority material identified in the SEMI/imec framework. We turn wastewater into a reusable asset because the recovered copper can be refined and reused, creating a new value stream while supporting supply chain resilience.
Our platform will also stabilize peroxide-based chemistries, reduce the need for chemical adjustments, and dramatically cut wastewater hauling and treatment costs.
ElectraMet provides the semiconductor industry the tools to reduce emissions, conserve water, and minimize material waste without disrupting production. Our real-time analytics and automated control systems allow teams to align sustainability goals with performance targets, proving that resource efficiency and high-yield manufacturing can go hand-in-hand. Contact our team today to find out more.