The past few years have been a roller-coaster ride for the semiconductor and electronics industry, particularly in the United States — coming out of a slowdown into a pandemic that created shortages, to a boom year that has the industry talking about reaching a trillion dollars in semiconductor sales, into a downturn that the industry is slowly pulling out of in the last two … [More]
How Phoenix, Arizona, Is Rebuilding America’s Semiconductor Sovereignty
And benefiting in investments and employment
Phoenix: The New Frontier for Global Tech Trade Shows
Phoenix is increasingly becoming a magnet for semiconductor trade shows thanks to its booming semiconductor industry. The recent attraction of high-profile events like SEMICON West and the 49th International Symposium for Testing and Failure Analysis (ISTFA) underscores this trend. SEMICON West, a leading trade show focusing on the semiconductor and microelectronics industry, … [More]
New Investments Bolster Arizona Tech Leadership
In recent developments within the semiconductor industry, Amkor Technology, Inc. and DSV have announced significant investments. Amkor Technology, Inc., a prominent player in semiconductor packaging and testing services, is embarking on a groundbreaking endeavor with the establishment of its new $2 billion advanced packaging and testing facility in Peoria, Arizona. Poised to … [More]
Intel Hits Semiconductor Milestone
And the ripple effect continues to spread
Intel, a cornerstone of the U.S. semiconductor industry, recently achieved a significant milestone in its expansion project at the Ocotillo campus in Chandler, Arizona. This progress marks a vital step in reinforcing the United States’ leading position in the global semiconductor market. Intel’s Chandler site has been instrumental for Arizona’s technological growth for more … [More]
Arizona’s Semiconductor Growth Fuels Broader Tech and Healthcare Innovation
Semiconductors are the backbone of modern technology, playing a crucial role in everything from smartphones to advanced medical devices and even smart home appliances. Arizona’s semiconductor industry is driving advancements in more than just manufacturing technology, creating fertile ground for other technology-driven sectors and broader implications. Due to the proximity … [More]
Ultra Clean Technology Grand Opening in Chandler
Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. is headquartered in Hayward, California, and is a renowned developer and supplier of critical subsystems, components and parts. Recently, its Products Division celebrated the grand opening of its new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, consolidating six legacy buildings into a sprawling 142,000-square-foot space in Chandler, Arizona. UCT’s CEO … [More]
Beyond Traditional Training
Strengthening the pipeline to fill semiconductor jobs
When it comes to the world of semiconductors and high-tech manufacturing, many people often believe it’s a realm exclusively reserved for those with a heavy background in science and engineering. Still, if the U.S. maintains its current graduation rates in areas such as electrical engineering and computer science, it could see a deficit of nearly 90,000 workers over the next … [More]
Intersection of Innovation and Opportunity
The opening of another new semiconductor factory in Chandler, Arizona, is becoming an everyday occasion. Yet, at the grand opening of EMD Electronics’ new facility, Kai Beckmann, who serves as a member of the executive board of Darmstadt, Germany-based Merck KGaA and CEO of EMD Electronics — the Merck subsidiary through which Merck does business in the United States and Canada … [More]
Filling the Talent Pipeline
Arizona’s job market today is experiencing transformative growth, driven by the ever-expanding semiconductor industry, according to recent data from the Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity. Despite the state adding 57,000 new jobs over the past year, reaching a record high of more than 3.14 million, the semiconductor sector still currently accounts for a modest portion of … [More]
Keeping Arizona’s Semiconductor Industry Sustainable
Finding solutions to the chemical waste generated in the industry
In the United States, there is a significant annual disposal of more than a million tons of chemical waste, primarily in landfills or through incineration. The increasing demand for microchips, which has tripled in the last decade, exacerbates this issue. As a result, there’s a growing concern about both the environmental impact and the scarcity of chemicals required for chip … [More]
The Impact of MRAM Technology on Arizona’s Past and Its Bright Future
Based in Chandler, Arizona, Everspin Technologies, Inc. is a global leader in the cutting-edge design, manufacturing and commercial distribution of Magnetoresistive RAM (MRAM) and Spin-transfer Torque MRAM (STT-MRAM). The company caters to markets and applications where data persistence, data integrity, low latency and security are paramount. Chandler, sometimes called the … [More]
From Desert Landscape to Semiconductor Epicenter
Arizona’s desert landscape, specifically the Greater Phoenix area, has witnessed a remarkable transformation in recent years. It has emerged as the epicenter of the semiconductor industry, garnering the attention of tech giants and investors alike. The significance of this development cannot be overstated, as it has not only brought economic prosperity but also positioned … [More]
Water: Key Resource in Greater Phoenix and the Semiconductor Industry
Committing to a sustainable future for economic growth
Water, one of the most important elements in the semiconductor manufacturing process, has always been a precious resource in Arizona. Its conservation and management have been a priority for generations, even predating statehood. More than any other state, Arizona understands the importance of long-term planning — it was the first to project its water supply 100 years into the … [More]
Developing a Talent Pipeline to Embrace Arizona’s Chip Growth
Semiconductors are not foreign to Arizona, as chip manufacturers have been established here since the 1940s, the dawn of the first transistor. However, the industry's current growth in the Silicon Desert is unprecedented. According to The New York Times, Arizona has more than 115 chip-related companies, including WGNSTAR, and the state has led the nation in chip investment … [More]
Inside YES’s State-of-the-Art Arizona Tech Center
Covering an impressive expanse of 120,000 square feet, Yield Engineering Systems (YES), a leading provider of technology solutions and process equipment for the semiconductor industry, built a new advanced technology center in Chandler, Arizona, known as the YES Advanced Technology Center, to serve as a platform for best-in-class manufacturing of complex products, validate … [More]
On the Move: Greg Hare
Greg Hare, an esteemed commercial and business executive, was recently appointed vice president of business development at CollabraTech Solutions, where he plans on leveraging his expertise in P&L management, marketing, business expansion and global sales. Hare’s 34-year career includes general manager at Mega and director of process materials sales at Versum Materials, … [More]
ASU, Advantest and NXP Join Forces
Pioneering a new test engineering curriculum showcasing the synergy of industry-academia partnership
In an unprecedented partnership, Advantest Corporation, a leading semiconductor test equipment supplier, Arizona State University and global semiconductor company NXP® Semiconductors have come together to revolutionize the field of test engineering education. The collaboration aims to introduce a pioneering test engineering course at ASU, aptly named “EEE 522 Radio Frequency … [More]
Foresight Technologies Launches Cutting-Edge Center of Excellence
In an exciting development for the semiconductor industry, Foresight Technologies has unveiled its plans to establish a new Center of Excellence for high-purity fluid and chemical system equipment production in Tempe, Arizona. The announcement has generated significant buzz and is set to revolutionize the manufacturing landscape in the region. The Foresight Technology Center … [More]
