A dozen Midwest research colleges and universities that have come together to form a group called the Midwest Regional Network to Address National Needs in Semiconductor and Microelectronics. The goal is to help advance the nation’s strengths in semiconductors and microelectronics.
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Intel Signs Agreement with Brookfield to Jointly Invest up to $30 billion in Leading-edge Chip Factories in AZ
Intel announces a first-of-its-kind Semiconductor Co-Investment Program that introduces a new funding model to the capital-intensive semiconductor industry.
Semi Capex On Pace For 21% Growth to $185.5B This Year
2020-2022 expected to be the first 3-year period of double-digit capex growth since 1993-1995.
Silicon & SOI Wafers – A Record Year Amidst Tightening Supply
New production expansions needed, but will not take effect until 2024.
President Biden Signs CHIPS Act Into Law
The legislation provides a 25% tax credit for U.S. facilities that produce semiconductors or chipmaking equipment and $52 billion in funding for new semiconductor programs.
U.S. Chip Expansions Squeezed by Shortages of Specialty Materials
What is the root cause of the semiconductor chip shortage? Is it simply a matter of chipmakers not having enough production capacity, or is something else at play?
IC Sales Turn Negative as Economy Weighs on Market
Never-before seen decline in June IC market driven by steep drop in memory pricing.
The Democratization of Chip Design
The open-source silicon movement with a community-based, open-source platform of easy-to-use, easy-to-access tools is a practical and efficient way to ensure innovation and has the potential to drive exponential semiconductor industry growth.
New Wafer-like and Reticle-like Sensors Deliver Fast, Easy Measurements Inside the Process Chamber
Sensors are available for a range of routine and specialized applications. The two newest sensors offer significant advancements in terms of performance and range of application.
An Interview with Kistler’s Robert Hillinger
Robert Hillinger, Business Development Manager at Kistler, explains how dynamic force measurement increases process reliability in semiconductor production.
