ASML Holding N.V. and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company announced a collaborative initiative to lead the semiconductor industry’s transition to a larger-format Extreme Ultraviolet lithography photomask. While High NA EUV will be adopted for production using the current, 6-inch masks, the transition to larger, 12-inch masks is expected to further increase fab … [More]
Amkor Expands Arizona Investment to $12B, Nearly Tripling Cleanroom Capacity
Amkor Technology, Inc., a leading provider of outsourced semiconductor packaging and test services, announced phase 2 of its Arizona Advanced packaging and test campus. Driven by strong customer commitments that have surpassed the 33,000 square meters of cleanroom capacity planned for phase 1, the phase 2 expansion is expected to add 60,000 square meters and bring the campus to … [More]
Arizona Sends 100 Leaders to Taiwan in Major Semiconductor Push
Building on record international activity and engagements with Taiwan, the Arizona Commerce Authority is leading a semiconductor‑focused delegation visit to Taiwan from August 31 through September 4, 2026. The delegation includes more than 100 representatives from local government, economic development, education, workforce and industry partners, and community … [More]
Phoenix Named Permanent Home of SEMICON West
SEMI, the global industry association serving the semiconductor and electronics design and manufacturing supply chain, announced that Arizona will become the long-term home of SEMICON West, with a new annual spring schedule beginning March 30–April 1, 2027, at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona. SEMICON West made a record-setting debut in Arizona last fall, … [More]
$60M Semiconductor Processing Facility Opens in Mesa
KoMiCo, a global leader in precision cleaning and advanced coatings in the semiconductor industry, celebrated the opening of its new state-of-the-art facility for advanced semiconductor equipment parts cleaning, coating, and repair in Mesa, Arizona. The facility will initially create 50 jobs, with over 200 total new jobs created over the next several years. KoMiCo America … [More]
ASU’s $270M Materials-to-Fab Center Launches, Supercharging U.S. Chip Development
Applied Materials, Inc. and Arizona State University marked the official opening of the Materials-to-Fab Center, a shared world-class $270 million research, development and prototyping facility inside the university’s MacroTechnology Works at ASU’s Research Park in Tempe. A ribbon-cutting event was held at the Center as semiconductor industry leaders from around the globe … [More]
SEMICON West Has Landed in Phoenix and the Valley Is Winning Big
For the first time in its 55-year history, SEMICON West moved out of the Bay Area and set up on the desert floor, and Arizona showed why the swap made sense. The marquee microelectronics trade show, held October 7–9 at the Phoenix Convention Center, brought global chipmakers, suppliers, researchers and policymakers to downtown Phoenix, turning the city into North America’s … [More]
Amkor Breaks Ground in Peoria, Expanding Investment to $7B
Amkor Technology, Inc., a provider of semiconductor packaging and test services, announced the groundbreaking and expanded planned investment of its new state-of-the-art outsourced semiconductor advanced packaging and test campus in Arizona. The expanded investment includes additional cleanroom space and a second greenfield packaging and test facility, increasing total … [More]
Support Hub Launches in Glendale, Backing Sustainable Semiconductor Expansion
DAS Environmental Experts Group, a leading global provider of environmental technologies for waste gas and water treatment, has officially opened its new Innovation & Support Center (ISC) in Glendale, Arizona. Initiated and built by DAS US, the Group's American branch, the center represents a significant milestone in the company's North American growth strategy. It … [More]
Arizona Leaders Travel to Taiwan to Deepen Workforce Collaboration
Amid rapid economic momentum and record FDI activity between Arizona and Taiwan, the Arizona Commerce Authority is leading a delegation of more than 50 Arizona business, academia, and community leaders on an economic trade visit to Taiwan. The group delegation visit, which is taking place September 8 to September 10, 2025, features a full schedule including meetings with … [More]
TSMC Breaks Ground on ‘Near-Zero’ Discharge Water Plant to Back Fabs
TSMC Arizona has broken ground and begun construction on a planned 15-acre Industrial Reclamation Water Plant (IRWP). The IRWP is designed to achieve “Near Zero Liquid Discharge” which means the company will have the ability to reuse nearly every drop of water. At start-up, the IRWP will reach 85% recycling rate with a plan to reach 90% or better. The start of construction on … [More]
Arizona Science Center Partners to Launches Immersive STEM Experience
The SEMI Foundation, the nonprofit arm of SEMI, announced the launch of SEMIquest, an immersive, hands-on STEM experience designed to ignite curiosity and connect Arizona’s students to the vast career opportunities in the semiconductor industry. Featured as a special exhibition at the Arizona Science Center, SEMIquest will be showcased on October 9 in conjunction with SEMICON … [More]
onsemi Tech Fuels High-Performance EVs for Global Markets
onsemi announced that select Xiaomi YU7 electric SUV models feature an advanced 800V drive platform powered by onsemi’s EliteSiC M3e technology. The EliteSiC M3e platform features superior performance and efficiency enabling automakers to design smaller, lighter, and more robust traction systems for electric vehicles (EV). By integrating onsemi’s EliteSiC M3e technology into … [More]
Acquisition Positions Arizona as Hub for Semiconductor Waste Reuse and Innovation
Veolia, a leading integrated provider of environmental services in the U.S., announced that it has completed the acquisition of Chameleon Industries, a Texas-based producer of specialty chemicals. The company’s circular economy technology uses byproducts from the semiconductor manufacturing process in its proprietary applications, reduces waste and creates beneficial products … [More]
ASU and SEMI Partner to Upskill Semiconductor Talent
SEMI, the industry association serving the global semiconductor and electronics design and manufacturing supply chain, announced it has partnered with Arizona State University to expand access to high-impact, on-demand training for the global semiconductor workforce. The newly launched courses, available through the SEMI University learning platform, span emerging and … [More]
Arizona Showcases Leadership at International Semiconductor Forum
To further strengthen economic ties between Arizona and Mexico, Arizona hosted a collaboration forum focused on semiconductor advancement on June 23-24. Held for the first time in the U.S. and Arizona, the U.S.-Mexico Semiconductor Collaboration Forum: Advancing Subnational Priorities and Strengthening Bilateral Collaboration included a welcome reception on June 23 at Phoenix … [More]
Global Chemical Supply Co. Opens Semiconductor-Focused Manufacturing and R&D Center
Moses Lake Industries, a global leader in advanced performance chemical solutions for the semiconductor industry, announced the grand opening of its new 50,000-square-foot manufacturing and research facility in Mesa, Arizona. Powered by nearly a hundred million dollars in strategic investment, this state-of-the-art facility reinforces MLIs commitment to advancing cutting-edge … [More]
Phoenix to Host SEMICON West 2025 for the First Time, Showcasing Arizona’s Critical Role as a Semiconductor Manufacturing Hub
SEMI, the industry association serving the global semiconductor and electronics design and manufacturing supply chain, today announced strategic partnerships for this year's SEMICON® West with Alliance Sponsors Arizona Commerce Authority, Greater Phoenix Economic Council, and Visit Phoenix. These collaborations reflect a shared commitment to accelerating Arizona's semiconductor … [More]
