Calligarich: “We Will Bring Our Full Semiconductor Expertise to Spain”
When a company with more than half a century of history in the semiconductor industry joins a trade association, it is no mere formality — it is a declaration of intent. That is precisely what happened with Electron Mec’s entry into AESEMI, the Spanish Semiconductor Industry Association, which decided to expand its reach to welcome one of Europe’s longest-standing and most specialized companies in high-level technology transfer. A mutually beneficial membership, then, that enriches the entire continental microelectronics ecosystem with skills, networks, and services built over decades.
Why Are Semiconductors Making Such a Difference?
They are the invisible infrastructure of modernity: without semiconductors and chips, there would be no efficient electric vehicles, smart grids, advanced medical devices, or reliable communications systems. In this landscape, the role of companies like Electron Mec — capable of bridging global technology and local industry — proves highly strategic for Europe as a whole. Joining AESEMI is, in this sense, far more than a membership: it is a deliberate commitment to the technological sovereignty that the Old Continent is pursuing with growing determination.
AESEMI: Spain’s Bet on the Future of Chips
Founded in 2021, AESEMI represents the leading Spanish companies active in microelectronics design and semiconductor manufacturing. Its stated mission: to raise the profile of all national entities that make up the sector’s technology ecosystem, promote the growth of the domestic industry, and help large companies gain access to solutions that can contribute to global decarbonization and digitalization commitments. These pillars are increasingly central to the technological competitiveness of both Spain and Europe as a whole. To that end, the Spanish Semiconductor Industry Association also works to foster collaboration between academia and industry; among other activities, it organizes participation in international trade fairs and events, creates channels for identifying commercial partners, and promotes the development of specialized talent in the technology sector.
Electron Mec: Proud to Play Our Part Within AESEMI
“Joining AESEMI — a leading organization for the promotion, growth, and visibility of the sector — is not only a pleasure,” said Electron Mec CEO Luigi Calligarich, “it is a natural step in the process of consolidating our presence in the European semiconductor ecosystem. It confirms the direction we have long championed regarding the importance of ongoing dialogue and engagement among stakeholders — something that AESEMI,” Calligarich observed, “has managed to embody with great skill, bringing together microelectronics design companies, manufacturers, startups, as well as research centers, universities, and materials suppliers. It is a commendable exercise in collaborative synergy, and we are thrilled to play our part. We bring with us a network of carefully selected international suppliers, deep technical expertise, and a long track record of client-tailored services. We are ready,” he concluded, “to put all of this at the service of the dynamic Spanish market as well.”