India Is Building Fabs. Who Will Build the Systems That Keep Them Running?

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India Is Building Fabs. Who Will Build the Systems That Keep Them Running?

Curated by Shubham · TechCapsules · Sep 25, 2026

AI-summarised brief · reviewed before publication

India’s push to become a semiconductor manufacturing hub is confronting a hidden hurdle: the sophisticated process‑critical infrastructure needed to keep advanced fabs operational. At SEMICON 2026, Eric Stuiver, Group Sector Director Electronics at Deerns, explained that beyond conventional HVAC and clean‑room design, facilities require specialised gas and chemical delivery, vibration control, ultra‑pure water systems, power‑quality management and integrated contamination controls. Deerns adopts a process‑led methodology, designing utilities by working backwards from the semiconductor process rather than applying generic building services. The firm also promotes resource‑efficiency measures such as high‑rate ultra‑pure water recycling to cut energy and water use. However, Stuiver warned that India must rapidly develop execution talent capable of integrating and commissioning these complex systems to sustain the next generation of front‑end fabs.

💡 Why It Matters

· Without home‑grown expertise to install and maintain these niche utilities, India’s fab investments risk under‑performance, undermining the country’s goal of a self‑sufficient chip supply chain.

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