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.

U.S. Government to Fund Expansion of IP Ecosystem for SkyWater’s 90nm Rad-Hard Platform

SkyWater Technology today announced the Department of Defense (DOD) is investing $12 million to expand the intellectual property (IP) ecosystem for the company’s 90nm radiation-hardened (rad-hard) by process offering, as part of the previously announced $27 million investment.

Research University Selects Veeco’s New Integrated Molecular Beam Epitaxy and Atomic Layer Deposition System

Veeco Instruments Inc. announced today that it has received an order from Justus Liebig University Giessen (University of Giessen) for an integrated GENxplor R&D Molecular Beam Epitaxy (MBE) and Fiji Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) system.

Lockheed Martin, Ayar Labs Partner to Advance Microchip Connectivity for Next Generation Sensory Systems

Lockheed Martin, (NYSE: LMT) and Ayar Labstoday announced a strategic collaboration to develop future sensory platforms that leverage Ayar Labs’ advanced optical I/O microchips that use light to transfer data faster, at a lower latency, and at a fraction of the power of existing electrical I/O solutions. 

Graphene Boosts Flexible and Wearable Electronics

New Caltech research demonstrates how the honeycombed material can enhance electronics.

Samco Unveils Plasma Enhanced ALD System for SiC and GaN Power Devices

Samco launches the new Plasma Enhanced Atomic Layer Deposition (PEALD) system, “AD-800LP”.

New Cadence Certus Delivers Up to 10X Faster Concurrent Full-Chip Optimization and Signoff

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. today announced the new Cadence Certus Closure Solution to address growing chip-level design size and complexity challenges.

Global 300mm Semiconductor Fab Capacity Projected To Reach New High in 2025, SEMI Reports

Strong demand for automotive semiconductors and new government funding and incentive programs in multiple regions are driving much of the growth.  

SEMICON Japan 2022 to Spotlight Innovations Driving Semiconductor Industry Growth

With Japan accounting for more than 30% of semiconductor manufacturing equipment and materials sales worldwide, the stage is set for SEMICON Japan 2022 as Japanese and international companies from across the microelectronics manufacturing supply chain gather December 14-16 at Tokyo Big Sight for insights into the latest technology innovations, developments and trends.

Strive Launches U.S. Semiconductor ETF (SHOC) Ahead of Potential China-Taiwan Annexation

China’s invasion or annexation of Taiwan could drive global semiconductor shortage creating potential spike in demand for U.S. semiconductors.

Pfeiffer Vacuum Components & Solutions Celebrates 25th Anniversary

This year, Pfeiffer Vacuum Components & Solutions GmbH in Göttingen is celebrating its 25th anniversary.