Semiconductors production $1 trillion industry by 2030.
Tech DiscoveriesRocks like these high-grade silica samples mined near Charlotte, North Carolina, are the basis for modern computer chips.
North Carolina State University’s Minerals Research Laboratory
Israel grants Intel $3.2 billion for new $25 billion chip plant
https://www.reuters.com/technology/intel-get-32-billion-government-grant-new-25-billion-israel-chip-plant-2023-12-26/- Change is a win for Biden efforts to bolster US manufacturing
- Arizona plant slated for 2024 will use 4-nanometer technology
TSMC Plans to Make More Advanced Chips in US at Urging of Apple
Apple Will be TSMC's Primary Client For 2nm Chips, Expected To Debut With iPhone 17 Lineup Next Year
Apple will potentially be TSMC's primary client to receive 2nm chips for iPhone, Mac, and additional products with performance gains.
The chipmaking giant has said it approved a $3.8 billion plan to build a factory in Dresden, as Germany pushes to attract more semiconductor and computer chip manufacturers.
Despite a labor union deal last month, the Taiwanese chip maker highlighted skilled labor shortages and access to government funding as lingering issues.
Taiwanese star enlists Ibiden, JSR and others for energy-saving 3D integration