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.

Omdia: Direct View LED Video Display Global Shipments Saw 20.2% Year-on-Year Increase in 4Q23

According to Omdia’s latest LED video display market tracker, the global direct view LED market not only grew by 1.3% compared to the previous quarter in 4Q23, but also increased by 20.2% compared to the same period last year.

Flexible Artificial Intelligence Optoelectronic Sensors Towards Health Monitoring

A paper-based sensor based on the operation of the human brain paves the way for standalone energy-efficient AI-based health monitoring devices.

Semiconductor Climate Consortium Elects New Governing Council and Expands Membership

SEMI, the industry association serving the global electronics manufacturing and design supply chain, today announced the election of four new Semiconductor Climate Consortium (SCC) Governing Council members and an expanded membership. 

AI Data Centers Demanding 3x Power Increase Creating a Significant Industry Challenge

Navitas Semiconductor, the only pure-play, next-generation power semiconductor company and industry leader in gallium nitride (GaN) power ICs and silicon carbide (SiC) technology, has announced their AI data center technology roadmap for up to 3x power increase to support similar exponential growth in AI power demands expected in just the next 12-18 months.

NSF to Launch National AI Research Resource Pilot

The U.S. National Science Foundation and collaborating agencies launched the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR) pilot, a first step towards realizing the vision for a shared research infrastructure that will strengthen and democratize access to critical resources necessary to power responsible AI discovery and innovation.     

President Biden Highlights Importance of Strong U.S. Semiconductor Supply Chains During State of the Union Address

The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today released the following statement from SIA President and CEO John Neuffer regarding President Biden’s State of the Union address.

HEIDENHAIN Announces “CONNECT” Manufacturing Innovation Hub in Silicon Valley

HEIDENHAIN CORPORATION announces acquisition of a new Silicon Valley headquarters located in Fremont, California.

Entegris Appoints David Reeder to Board of Directors

Entegris, Inc. (NASDAQ: ENTG), a supplier of advanced materials and process solutions for the semiconductor and other high-technology industries, today announced the appointment of David Reeder to its board of directors. Mr. Reeder is the chief financial officer of Chewy, Inc.

SkyWater Expands Board of Directors with Appointment of Dennis Goetz and Joseph Humke

SkyWater Technology, the trusted technology realization partner, today announced the appointment of two accomplished professionals to its board of directors: Dennis Goetz and Joseph Humke, effective April 1, 2024.

Wolfspeed Launches New York Semiconductor Registered Apprenticeship Program

The National Institute for Innovation and Technology and the United States Department of Labor (USDOL) applauded U.S. semiconductor manufacturing company Wolfspeed for the establishment of its New York Registered Apprenticeship Program.