Lucid Group, Inc., maker of software-defined vehicles and technologies, announced a comprehensive financial and product strategy designed to scale its business, accelerate its path to profitability and positive free cash flow, and extend its technology leadership into higher volume premium segments of the global automotive market. At Lucid's investor day in New York, the … [More]
Phoenix Aero Firm Debuts Engine for Autonomous Combat Drones
A new breed of engines will power next-generation Collaborative Combat Aircraft that will fly high-risk missions in contested environments. CCA engines will need to be efficient, reliable and affordable to meet the specific needs of these highly autonomous aircraft meant to fly as “loyal wingmen” alongside conventional crewed military fighters. Honeywell Aerospace, the … [More]
Amazon-Backed Robotaxi Co. to Debut in Phoenix, Plans for Operations Hub
Zoox, Amazon's autonomous taxi spin-off, announced that they are launching operations in Arizona, beginning with Phoenix, and expanding testing in Texas to Dallas. To support its growing operations, the company will also be opening new depots in Phoenix and Dallas, as well as a new Fusion Center facility in Scottsdale, creating hundreds of jobs in these communities. With the … [More]
Amkor Doubles Down on Arizona
Amkor Technology Inc. is doubling down on Peoria, raising its projected 2026 capital spending to between $2.5 billion and $3 billion, with much of that investment directed toward the advanced packaging campus taking shape near Loop 303. The project is supported by more than $2.85 billion in government incentives and tax credits, funding tied to construction milestones as the … [More]
It’s 2026. Is Your Website Optimized for SEO/AEO?
As VP of Web Development at Go Fish Digital, I’m often asked whether building a website today looks different from a year ago. The surface-level answer might appear to be no. Most sites follow a familiar journey: discovery, sitemap, design, build, SEO and launch. This lines up with our broader E.C.H.O. model (Explore, Correlate, Harness, Optimize), which centers on connecting … [More]
The Power of Global Partnerships in Shaping the Future of Innovation
… And Arizona’s expanding role in advanced technology
Global partnerships are no longer just a public-sector initiative or a trade mission objective. For corporations in fast-moving, system-level industries, it has become a strategic lever for innovation, supply chain resilience and early visibility into emerging technologies. The most effective models link startups, established industry, universities and government into a … [More]
From Fabs to Classrooms
Arizona’s semiconductor buildout is no longer measured only in factories and cleanrooms. It is being shaped in classrooms, research labs and, increasingly, in cross-border partnerships. The University of Arizona has formalized an agreement with National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, an applied research powerhouse deeply embedded in Taiwan’s semiconductor industry. Together, … [More]
ACA Partners with University on $35.5M Semiconductor Cleanroom Expansion
As the state is anticipated to add over 25,000 new jobs in the semiconductor industry in the coming years, the Arizona Commerce Authority and the University of Arizona are strengthening the workforce pipeline with a $35.5 million facility expansion. University, government and industry leaders unveiled the Office of Research and Partnerships’ Nano Fabrication Center … [More]
$13M Microreactor Investment Positions Greater Phoenix as Nuclear Innovation Hub
NuCube Energy, Inc. announced that it has secured $13 million in funding to deploy next-generation nuclear technology in the United States and help address the demand for increased clean and sustainable energy sources. NuCube Energy, co-founded at Idealab Studio in 2023 by entrepreneur Bill Gross and nuclear engineer Dr. Cristian Rabiti, is developing a high-temperature … [More]
Banner Launches One of Nation’s Largest Robotic Surgery Investments
Banner Health patients will experience faster recoveries, fewer complications, and better surgical outcomes thanks to a sweeping investment in the most advanced robotic surgery technology available. Banner Health is upgrading its surgical robot fleet to Intuitive’s da Vinci 5 system – one of the largest investments by any health system in the nation – reinforcing its nonprofit … [More]
