Arizona State University and the Government of Panama announced a landmark partnership to propel collaborative efforts in advanced technology and fortify scientific and educational collaborations between Panama and the United States. Signed by ASU President Michael M. Crow and Ramón E. Martínez de la Guardia, the ambassador of the Republic of Panama to the United States … [More]
Medical Device Tech Co. Completes Spinout from Parent Company, Bolsters Executive Team with Key New Hires
Planatome, a medical device technology company that adapted atomic-level polishing used to manufacture the most advanced microchips and applied it to surgical instruments, announced today it has completed its spinout from Entrepix, Inc., and is now a fully separate entity. The company also announced today that it has expanded its leadership team with the addition of two key … [More]
Chamber Partnership to Add Electric Vehicle Chargers in Glendale and Surrounding Areas
EOS Linx, an owner, and operator of a growing national, solar-supported electric vehicle (EV) charging network, is partnering with the Glendale Chamber of Commerce to provide public EV charging in Glendale, Arizona through the installation and operation of Level 2 (L2) EV chargers in residential, fleet, public parks, and retail + Corporate locations. The EOS L2 chargers will … [More]
ACA Announces Semifinalists for the 2023 Arizona Innovation Challenge
The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) announced today that 30 semifinalists have been selected for the 2023 Arizona Innovation Challenge (AIC). The AIC is designed to advance innovation and technology commercialization opportunities in Arizona by helping early-stage ventures scale. “Narrowing it down to just 30 semifinalists from 100 applicants for this year’s competition … [More]
Made In Arizona: Manufacturing Month 2023 Kicks Off
As Manufacturing Month 2023 kicks off, Arizona continues to attract industry leaders in high-growth industries. With the state’s premier business environment, growing talent pipeline and nation-leading investments, Arizona’s economic momentum shows no signs of slowing down. Within the past year, Arizona has won expansion and attraction manufacturing projects statewide, … [More]
KORE Power Selects Siemens Xcelerator to Optimize Production at Arizona Gigafactory
Siemens announced that KORE Power, Inc., the leading U.S.-based developer of battery cell technology for the clean energy and e-mobility industries, has selected advanced manufacturing software and hardware from the Siemens Xcelerator open business platform for the KOREPlex. This new 1,330,000-square-foot advanced manufacturing facility in Arizona will use multiple production … [More]
Keeping Arizona’s Semiconductor Industry Sustainable
Finding solutions to the chemical waste generated in the industry
In the United States, there is a significant annual disposal of more than a million tons of chemical waste, primarily in landfills or through incineration. The increasing demand for microchips, which has tripled in the last decade, exacerbates this issue. As a result, there’s a growing concern about both the environmental impact and the scarcity of chemicals required for chip … [More]
The Impact of MRAM Technology on Arizona’s Past and Its Bright Future
Based in Chandler, Arizona, Everspin Technologies, Inc. is a global leader in the cutting-edge design, manufacturing and commercial distribution of Magnetoresistive RAM (MRAM) and Spin-transfer Torque MRAM (STT-MRAM). The company caters to markets and applications where data persistence, data integrity, low latency and security are paramount. Chandler, sometimes called the … [More]
From Desert Landscape to Semiconductor Epicenter
Arizona’s desert landscape, specifically the Greater Phoenix area, has witnessed a remarkable transformation in recent years. It has emerged as the epicenter of the semiconductor industry, garnering the attention of tech giants and investors alike. The significance of this development cannot be overstated, as it has not only brought economic prosperity but also positioned … [More]
This Platform Is Reshaping Corporate Growth
Drawing inspiration from YouTube, TikTok and other social media platforms, Tigerhall gives users bite-sized, real-world, actionable insights. Serving up content with all the features of the user’s favorite social platforms, Tigerhall is mobile and searchable, meaning users can connect in a way that best fits their daily workflow. As users engage with Tigerhall, they won’t … [More]
Why Is China Beating the U.S. in the Automation Race?
When my family moved to China in the ’80s, I saw first-hand what rapid industrialization looks like in manufacturing. Every city, town and village in China started building factories and, over the course of 20 years, the country became an industrial engine for the world. It gave me a sense of what’s possible and how quickly things can shift. Then I moved to the United States in … [More]
Nikola Celebrates Commercial Launch of Its Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle
Nikola Corporation, the zero-emissions transportation and energy supply and infrastructure solutions company, via its HYLA brand, achieved a significant milestone as it celebrated the commercial launch of the Nikola hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle at its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Coolidge, Ariz. The ceremony was attended by fleet customers, dealers from … [More]
Uber Freight to Stretch Across Several New States with AI-Powered Logistics, including Arizona
During the company's annual customer conference that hosts nearly 300 of the world's largest shippers, Uber Freight announced the most comprehensive evolution of its logistics technologies designed to power the global movement of goods. Uber Freight has strategically grown the footprint of the Powerloop program to meet surging client demand for drop and … [More]
Partnership for Economic Innovation Secures Funding for Wearable Technology Research
The Partnership for Economic Innovation (PEI), a passionate collective of business and community leaders dedicated to accelerating Arizona’s economic opportunities, announced that the Arizona Commerce Authority had awarded over $1.8 million to support 8 new applied research projects through its WearTech Applied Research Center. State funding matches private and nonstate funds … [More]
Experienced Energy Executive Joins Nikola Leadership Team
Nikola Corporation, a global leader in zero-emissions transportation and energy supply and infrastructure solutions, via its HYLA brand, is proud to announce the appointment of Joseph S. Cappello as President of Nikola Energy, effective September 25, 2023. As President of Nikola Energy, Cappello will oversee all aspects of the company’s energy business to support Nikola’s … [More]
Defense Department Announces $238M CHIPS and Science Act Award, ASU Selected for Microelectronics Commons Hub
Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks announced the award today of $238 million in "Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) and Science Act" funding for the establishment of eight Microelectronics Commons (Commons) regional innovation hubs. This is the largest award to date under President Biden's CHIPS and Science Act. "The Microelectronics … [More]
Nikola Corporation Appoints New Chief Operating Officer
Nikola Corporation (Nasdaq: NKLA), a global leader in zero-emissions transportation and energy supply and infrastructure solutions, via its HYLA brand, today announced the appointment of Mary Chan as Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective October 9, 2023. In her capacity as COO, Chan will lead the company’s engineering, program, product, supply chain, and manufacturing … [More]
Tempe-Based Co. Announces Robot, AI Handwritten Note Integration for Nonprofit Correspondence
Tempe-Based Handwrytten, the leading provider of robot generated handwritten notes for enterprises and consumers, announces a new integration with Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge, the leading donor management system for non-profits, making it easier than ever for cause-based organizations to send handwritten notes to current and potential donors. Handwrytten’s robots help non-profits … [More]
