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.

Spicer Consulting Limited Launches SC28

Spicer Consulting Limited introduced its new SC28 monitoring system. The SC28 enables long-term, uninterrupted monitoring of magnetic fields, vibrations and acoustics – as well as temperature and humidity – within the lab and semiconductor fab.

Advantest Acquires R&D Altanova

Semiconductor test equipment supplier Advantest Corporation has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire US based R&D Altanova, Inc.

SEMI Applauds Inclusion of Advanced Manufacturing Investment Credit in U.S. Build Back Better Reconciliation Bill

SEMI, the industry association serving the global electronics design and manufacturing supply chain, today applauded the inclusion of an Advanced Manufacturing Investment Credit in the Build Back Better reconciliation bill.

Renesas Acquires Celeno to Expand Connectivity Portfolio

The acquisition significantly enhances Renesas’ connectivity portfolio with the addition of Celeno’s industry leading Wi-Fi technologies and software expertise.

Surges Seen in Sensors and Discrete Semiconductors This Year

Tight supplies drive up prices and sales of many widely used parts in these market segments, but moderate growth in CMOS image sensors holds back upswing in optoelectronics, says Update.

Chiplet Technology Critical to Extending Moore’s Law

James Huang, Vice President of R&D, Alchip Technologies sees a chiplet revolution as the cost-effective extender of Moore’s Law.

New DSX1000 Software Adds Powerful Analytical Capabilities for Fast, Efficient Workflows

The Olympus DSX1000 digital microscope has earned a reputation for exceptional image quality and ease of use.

Electroninks Receives U.S. Air Force Contract to Provide Particle-Free Conductive Ink and Printers for Advanced Manufacturing

Electroninks today announced that it has received nearly $1.5M in Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) funding to develop advanced manufacturing hardware and particle-free conductive inks for printed circuit boards from the Air Force Rapid Sustainment Office (RSO). 

BASF and Entegris Sign Agreement on the Sale of Precision Microchemicals Business

BASF and Entegris have signed an agreement on the sale of the Precision Microchemicals business to Entegris for $90 million. The transaction includes technologies, intellectual property and trademarks and is expected to be completed by the end of 2021.

Gel-Pak Wins East Bay Innovation Award for LCS2 Semiconductor Shipping Protection Technology

Gel-Pak, a division of Delphon and worldwide leader in protective carriers for semiconductor, optoelectronic, and medical devices, was honored earlier this month with an East Bay Innovation Award for its new Lid/Clip Super System LCS2TM.