Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. is having a moment, and Arizona is watching closely. The world’s largest contract chipmaker reported a 35% jump in fourth-quarter profit, beating market expectations and capping a year of record performance driven largely by demand for advanced chips used in artificial intelligence. At the same time, TSMC signaled that its U.S. … [More]
DSV Builds Its Largest Arizona Facility in Mesa
This month, DSV began construction on a nearly 1 million-square-foot logistics facility in Mesa, equipped with state-of-the-art technology and sustainable design elements, including solar panels, just east of Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport. “DSV’s investment in a new 950,000-square-foot facility in southeast Mesa is a major vote of confidence in our region’s growing role in … [More]
Semiconductor Chemicals Firm Targets Casa Grande for Next Arizona Facility
Arizona’s chip growth is no longer confined to the City of Phoenix and its immediate suburbs
Arizona’s semiconductor growth is starting to show up in places beyond the major fab sites. Increasingly, it is appearing in land transactions, rail-served sites and industrial facilities built to support large-scale manufacturing. One of the clearest signals of that shift came in late December, when Sunlit Arizona purchased 40 acres in Casa Grande for a planned hydrofluoric … [More]
New Chair and Vice Chair to Drive Statewide Bioscience Accelerator
An internationally recognized University of Arizona researcher and executive and a Phoenix Bioscience Core developer with Wexford Science and Technology have been named chair and vice chair of the Arizona’s Bioscience Roadmap Steering Committee. Jennifer Barton, Ph.D., and Kyle Jardine will serve two-year terms in their roles heading up the statewide leadership group, … [More]
20-Year District Cooling Deal Secured for New ASU Health Headquarters
Cordia, a provider of energy solutions, announced that it has signed a 20-year agreement to provide chilled water service to the new Arizona State University Health headquarters at the Phoenix Bioscience Core. The building will be cooled from Cordia’s Plant 4, a new central energy facility powered by 100% renewable electricity. Plant 4 is scheduled to break ground in March 2026 … [More]
The Next Logistics Frontier: IoT-Powered Cold Chain Control
IoT-enabled cold chain monitoring involves using connected devices and sensors to track perishable foods, medical supplies, and other sensitive goods during the delivery and storage to ensure they are preserved in prescribed conditions. This is a rapidly growing use case of IoT in logistics, as indicated by various market studies. Future Market Insights, for instance, forecasts … [More]
AI Principles for 2026: Five Rules Every Innovator Should Follow
Artificial intelligence is evolving faster than any other technology in modern history. Every week brings new tools and breakthroughs, yet true progress comes from purpose, patience and understanding how to apply innovation responsibly. Building meaningful AI systems requires more than technical skill. It demands empathy, experimentation and a focus on solving real problems for … [More]
SorbiForce Battery: Breakthrough Concept in Energy Systems, Inspired by Freedom
SorbiForce has developed the world’s first non-metal, biochar-based, water-electrolyte battery architecture — replacing mined materials with renewable ones like carbon derived from agricultural waste, salt and water. “The result is an ultra-safe, high-performance storage system designed for the rapid energy fluctuations of the AI era,” says CEO Serhii Kaminsky. This enables … [More]
As Data Centers Expand, Arizona Debates Power, Water and Local Control
Data centers are becoming one of the most visible and contested pieces of Arizona’s technology growth. As demand for cloud computing and artificial intelligence accelerates, communities across the state are weighing the benefits of large-scale digital infrastructure against concerns about water, power and long-term local impact. Arizona’s appeal to data center developers is … [More]
NGK Expands Phoenix Facility to Support Semiconductor Equipment Demand
NGK Insulators is expanding its Arizona-based operations as semiconductor manufacturers continue to invest in U.S. production. The Japan-based company said it will invest about $56 million to expand FM Industries, its Phoenix subsidiary that produces precision components used in semiconductor manufacturing equipment. The expansion is expected to increase production capacity … [More]
NXP’s Chandler Exit Highlights Shifts in the 5G Market
NXP Semiconductors’ decision to exit the radio power market and close its Chandler gallium nitride facility by 2027 raised questions about 5G, compound semiconductors and Arizona’s role in the global chip industry. The Dutch semiconductor company said the decision reflects current conditions in the 5G infrastructure market. Network upgrades have slowed, particularly among … [More]
AI Is Transforming Home Inspections and the Real Estate Industry Is Next
The home inspection process has long been a bottleneck in real estate transactions. Despite its importance, it remains one of the most manual and fragmented steps in the homebuying journey. In an industry valued at more than $500 billion, the reliance on static PDFs and outdated reporting tools has created inefficiencies that affect inspectors, agents and buyers … [More]
Human Expertise Improves AI Decision Quality
AI tools are valuable brainstorming partners, but sound decision analysis still requires a “human in the loop.” According to a peer-reviewed study in a recent issue of INFORMS journal Decision Analysis, generative AI can help define viable objectives for organizational and policy decision-making, but the overall quality of those objectives falls short unless humans … [More]
The Hidden Costs of Choosing the Wrong Software for Your Business
Using workflow tools can be counterproductive if not done correctly
For organizations from small businesses to large companies, integrating new software is a major decision. Several things can go wrong, leading to software that doesn’t help or even makes things worse. Time and time again, a company will invest heavily in workflow software only to find employees frustrated, productivity flatlined, and significant time and money … [More]
$3M Regents Grant Creates Statewide Agriculture Innovation Hub
The Arizona Board of Regents has approved a $3 million Regents’ Grant to launch the Arizona Hub for Agriculture Innovation, a statewide collaboration designed to strengthen Arizona’s $30 billion agriculture industry and advance resilient and sustainable farming practices that can thrive in water-limited environments. The tri-university initiative brings together the Arizona … [More]
Phoenix Targets Economic Growth Through New Aviation Technologies
Over the past year, the City of Phoenix Aviation Department has studied how best to implement the next generation of aviation with the goal of establishing innovative advanced air mobility technologies in the city’s airport system. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is releasing a summary of the findings. Advanced air mobility is quickly developing as the next … [More]
Latest Launch in AI SEO Underscores Rapid Shift Toward Generative Search Visibility
Rainman Consulting LLC, a digital marketing firm based in the Phoenix East Valley, announced the launch of its AI SEO and Generative Engine Optimization services. The new offering is designed to assist businesses in adapting their digital strategies for Artificial Intelligence platforms such as ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude. This launch addresses a critical moment in digital … [More]
Arizona-based Fiber Provider Wins $195M to Expand Broadband across Eight Counties
Wecom Fiber, an Arizona-based provider of fiber-to-the-premise broadband, has been awarded $195 million by the State of Arizona to connect rural and underserved communities with high-speed broadband. Wecom will utilize the funding, together with private matching dollars, to connect over 66,000 Arizona homes and businesses across 17 project areas and eight counties. The … [More]
