After nearly two years of work, Hemlock Semiconductor announced that it is the first polysilicon manufacturer in the world to be certified by the International Automotive Task Force (IATF), which sets quality standards for the global automotive industry.
This certification means that HSC can better assist semiconductor companies meet quality requirements for automakers who have been struggling to find enough semiconductors to meet demand. Company leadership says that this certification has been requested by customers, and they hope it will give HSC an edge over competitors because of the high standards required to acheive it.