Shannon Davis

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Shannon, writes, edits and produces Semiconductor Digest’s news articles, email newsletters, blogs, webcasts, and social media posts. She holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Huntington University in Huntington, IN. In addition to her years of freelance business reporting, Shannon has also worked in marketing and public relations in the renewable energy and healthcare industries.

Toshiba to Expand Power Semiconductor Production Capacity with New Production Facility

Construction will start in June 2024, with production scheduled to start in spring 2025.

Kyocera Plans New Manufacturing Plant in Japan’s Nagasaki Prefecture by 2026

Kyocera Corporation today announced plans to build a new manufacturing plant in Isahaya City, Nagasaki Prefecture, to advance its business expansion goals.

SEMI Europe and European Commission Representatives Develop Key Actions to Tackle Chip Industry Skills Shortage

SEMI today announced key actions proposed by SEMI Europe and European Commission (EC) representatives in consultation with semiconductor industry stakeholders to overcome the skills shortage in Europe’s microelectronics industry.

Energetiq Announces Business Unit Dedicated to EUV Light Sources

Energetiq Technology, an photonics manufacturer based in Wilmington, Massachusetts, announced today that it is creating a distinct business unit for its EUV light source products.

Moore’s Law Inevitable Decline Opens New Path to IC Innovation

“Moore’s Law” will inevitably come to a screeching halt, says Monozukuri CEO and Founder, Anna Fontanelli.

Dr. Thomas Caulfield, President & CEO, GlobalFoundries Joins GSA’s Board of Directors

The Global Semiconductor Alliance (GSA) Board of Directors welcomes Dr. Thomas (Tom) Caulfield, President & CEO of GlobalFoundries (GF).

KLA Foundation Invests More Than $1 Million in Bay Area and Michigan Nonprofits

 KLA Corporation today announced the KLA Foundation recently distributed more than $1 million in grants and donations to support social equity, access, and education with an emphasis in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) in the Bay Area and Southeast Michigan this December.

Wolfspeed Expands and Extends Silicon Carbide Wafer Supply Agreement with a Leading Global Semiconductor Company

$225 million dollar expanded supply agreement supports steepening demand for Silicon Carbide across several key industries and among traditional semiconductor companies.

Researchers Develop All-Optical Approach to Pumping Chip-Based Nanolasers

New technology could aid in meeting the ever-growing need to move more data faster.

Boston Semi Equipment Receives Order for Multiple Zeus High Voltage Handlers from Leading Power Semiconductor Manufacturer

Boston Semi Equipment (BSE) today announced that a leading power semiconductor manufacturer has placed a repeat order for multiple Zeus gravity handlers for high voltage device testing.