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iDEAL Semiconductor CEO decries CHIPS Act loss, warns of tech talent gap – Computerworld
“But the other thing that people haven’t talked about is the fact that we have an aging semiconductor workforce in the United States, and that has to be replaced if we literally, want to lead and innovate. And so, not only is it true that we’re trying to expand, which requires more people, [but] that in turn creates great career…
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What are the impact of tariffs on tech and will we see another semiconductor supply chain crisis?
The uncertainty around the impact of tariffs is stark right now, with those in the tech sector far from alone in wondering how they might be affected by sweeping taxes on imports. First on the campaign trail and now in office, the Trump administration has repeatedly sung the praises of tariffs and, at time of publication, is in the process…
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Reported cuts at NIST imperil semiconductor reshoring plans in the US – Computerworld
“I don’t know how the companies (Intel and others) would replace the funding if it gets pulled,” Gold said. “In fact, I think it’s unlikely and the chip guys would just shutter whatever they are building, at least for the near term.” The issue goes beyond CHIPS funding, Gold added, saying program cuts will hurt local communities expecting new facilities…
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Trade body urges UK government to speed up National Semiconductor Strategy
TechUK has issued an updated review of its UK Plan for Chips, urging the government to move faster to implement its National Semiconductor Strategy. Two years on from its initial report, techUK said it had welcomed the publication of the strategy in 2023, which incorporated key recommendations from its original UK Plan for Chips. However, the trade body said that…
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Arm Shocks the Semiconductor Industry by Announcing It May Sell Its Own Chips
Semiconductor design firm Arm surprised the hardware industry on Feb. 13 with the announcement that it will make a server CPU as well as license its semiconductor designs to other organizations; Meta locked in as the first partner. The move turns Arm from a resource for companies like Qualcomm and NVIDIA into a potential competitor. According to the Financial Times,…
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Samsung Was the Top Semiconductor Vendor Globally in 2024
Samsung regained the top of the leaderboard of semiconductor companies by revenue, Gartner said on Feb. 3 in its yearly worldwide semiconductor vendor statistics report. Global semiconductor revenue hit $626 billion, up 18.1% from 2023. “The rising demand for AI and generative AI (GenAI) workloads led data centers to become the second-largest market for semiconductors in 2024, behind smartphones,” said…
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Can chiplets save the US semiconductor industry? – Computerworld
“This is really our origin story. We came from the result of research that went on for nearly a decade. We realized we were doing something new that was untapped in the market today.” Is your company’s design based on chiplets? “Right now, ours is not a chiplet-based design. In the future, we see a big opportunity for going into…
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Hurricane’s impact on semiconductor industry remains a threat
One of two plants that mine high-purity quartz and silica sand needed for the production of semiconductors and other high-tech hardware has reopened oprations after being shut down for more than a week. Sibelco today announced the restart of production at its Spruce Pine, NC mining and processing operations following the disruption caused by Hurricane Helene, the company said in…
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US and India partner to strengthen semiconductor supply chain – Computerworld
“This agreement is an important step in developing the semiconductor ecosystem in India,” said Pareekh Jain, CEO of Pareekh Consulting. “The US is the largest end market of semiconductors and many large semiconductor companies are based in the US. Almost all US semiconductor companies have R&D and design centers in India. Some companies including Micron have also started manufacturing in…
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European semiconductor group urges accelerated support and policy overhaul – Computerworld
“Finally, the ‘Chips Act 2.0’ should include mechanisms for flexibility and adaptability to rapidly respond to industry shifts and geopolitical changes, ensuring that the EU’s strategy remains relevant and effective in the evolving semiconductor landscape,” Rawat added. Overcoming export restrictions A significant challenge has been the trade restrictions placed on companies like ASML regarding exports to China. The ESIA has…
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