Arizona State University has secured up to $100 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Commerce as part of the CHIPS for America program for the SHIELD USA initiative. This initiative positions ASU as a key player in reshoring advanced microelectronics packaging to the United States, with the potential to transform the semiconductor landscape. The grant, awarded … [More]
ASU’s SWAP Hub Projects Secure $30 Million in Federal Funding
The Southwest Advanced Prototyping Hub, based at Arizona State University and comprised of more than 170 members — 75 large companies, 28 academic institutions and more than 60 small businesses — has been awarded nearly $30 million in federal funding for five projects aimed at strengthening U.S. semiconductor manufacturing. Hubs such as this serve as a crucial link between … [More]
Amkor’s Expansion: Securing America’s Chip Supply
Amkor Technology, Inc. has signed a preliminary memorandum of terms with the U.S. Department of Commerce, setting the stage for a significant expansion in Peoria, Arizona. Under the CHIPS and Science Act, this agreement will provide Amkor with up to $400 million in direct funding and access to $200 million in loans to support the project. Amkor plans to invest approximately … [More]
SEMICON West: Stronger Together
SEMICON West 2024 highlighted technological advancements and future supply chain challenges, crucial for the semiconductor industry's projected $1 trillion growth by the decade's end. This year's theme “stronger together” rang true and was echoed by Bertrand Loy, president and CEO of Entegris, and Scott Jensen, director of workforce strategy for CHIPS at the U.S. Department of … [More]
Axus Technology Expands
Axus Technology is a global original equipment manufacturer located in Chandler, Arizona, with next-generation chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) processing and cleaning tools. It plans to expand now that it has secured $12.5 million in funding from IntrinSiC Investment LLC. With solutions that range from entry-level tools to high-volume manufacturing systems, the new … [More]
Balancing Chips and Cacti
As Phoenix embraces its role as a surging hub for semiconductor manufacturing, the city faces the dual challenge of supporting this high-tech industrial boom while preserving its unique desert landscape. This dynamic poses a significant question: How can Phoenix accommodate rapid industrial expansion without sacrificing its environmental heritage? In the heart of the Sonoran … [More]
Chips of the Future: New Frontier in Advanced Packaging
As the United States strives to regain its status as a global leader in semiconductor manufacturing and research, the spotlight is now on the critical field of advanced packaging. This innovative technology involves encasing silicon chips in a protective layer to enhance their functionality and longevity. It facilitates denser chip configurations in more compact spaces and thus … [More]
Phoenix First in Nation to Sponsor Semiconductor Apprenticeships
Phoenix recently became a focal point in the semiconductor industry's future, hosting an event by the National Institute for Innovation and Technology alongside the Semiconductor Industry Association. This gathering underscored Arizona's vital role in the industry and celebrated the launch of the state's first semiconductor technician registered apprenticeship program. … [More]
