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Leveraging Visual Data Science in the Semiconductor Manufacturing Industry

“Data, data everywhere.. what am I to think?” This riff on the Rime of the Ancient Mariner may well be the lament of every engineer in the semiconductor industry who feels as if they are drowning in data. Fortunately, new tools are now available that can help.

Hurricane Helene Could Have a Significant Impact on High Purity Quartz, Semiconductor Supply

A tropical storm, remnants of Hurricane Helene, ripped through the western North Carolina mountain town of Spruce Pine last week, disrupting quartz supply operations at both Sibelco and The Quartz Corp.

Global Semiconductor Packaging Material Market Outlook Shows Return to Growth Starting in 2024

Powered by strong semiconductor demand across diverse end applications, the global semiconductor packaging materials market is expected to start a growth cycle with a 5.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) projected through 2028.

NY CREATES Receives $4.7M National Science Foundation Grant to Launch Semiconductor Workforce Development Program

The New York Center for Research, Economic Advancement, Technology, Engineering, and Science (NY CREATES) announced today it has been awarded a $4.7 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to support the establishment of the Education Alliance for Semiconductor Experiential Learning (EASEL) program.

Natcast Launches National Semiconductor Technology Center Membership Program

Public-private consortium will focus on innovation, collaboration, and education to bolster the U.S. semiconductor industry…

Global Semiconductor Industry Plans to Invest $400 Billion in 300mm Fab Equipment Over Next Three Years

Global spending on 300mm fab equipment is expected to reach a record US$400 billion from 2025 to 2027, SEMI highlighted today in its quarterly 300mm Fab Outlook Report to 2027 report.

Silicon Creations Awarded TSMC’s 2024 Open Innovation Platform Partner of the Year for Mixed Signal IP

Silicon Creations announced that it has been named a 2024 TSMC Open Innovation Platform (OIP) Partner of the Year for Mixed Signal IP.

Texas Instruments to Receive $1.6B in CHIPS and Science Act Funding for Semiconductor Manufacturing in Texas and Utah

Proposed funding, coupled with an estimated $6 billion to $8 billion in investment tax credit, will help TI provide geopolitically dependable, 300mm capacity for analog and embedded processing semiconductors.

Semiconductor Innovations in the Agriculture Market

Semiconductor sensors provide farmers most advanced, robust, and energy-efficient systems that help in monitoring the health, welfare, and reproductive cycle.

Global Semiconductor Manufacturing Industry Poised for 2024 Recovery, SEMI Reports

The global semiconductor manufacturing industry recovery is taking hold with electronics and IC sales increasing in the final quarter of 2023 and more growth projected for 2024.

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