Fortescue marked a new phase in the development of the company’s $550 million venture into green hydrogen production in the United States, the first of Fortescue’s planned green energy investments in North America with a soil turn ceremony and renaming of our green hydrogen facility in Buckeye, Arizona to Arizona Hydrogen. On May 2, Fortescue Executive Chair and Founder Dr. … [More]
Green Tech Co. Launches Its First U.S. Green Hydrogen Production Facility in Buckeye
Representing a $550 million investment, the facility will produce up to 11,000 tons of liquid green hydrogen annually
New Smart City Technologies Coming to Greater Phoenix
The Connective, Greater Phoenix’s regional smart city consortium, wrapped up CONNECTED 2024, a pivotal gathering in the Greater Phoenix region where local government leaders, technology innovators, and community stakeholders converge. City leaders across the region got to delve into smart city technologies worldwide to improve the quality of life and efficiency in Greater … [More]
Battery Energy Storage Co. Secures Additional $82M of Tax Equity, Includes Gilbert Project
Plus Power™ announced the closing of an $82 million tax equity investment from Morgan Stanley for the 90 MW / 360 MWh Superstition Energy Storage facility in Gilbert, Arizona. Plus Power, which leads the sector for developing, owning, and operating standalone energy storage, has raised a total of approximately $2 billion for five total facilities in Arizona and Texas since … [More]
Chandler-Based Tech Co. Chosen by IBM for Use of Reliable Memory Technology
Everspin Technologies, Inc., developer and manufacturer of Magnetoresistive Random Access Memory (MRAM) persistent memory solutions, announced that IBM has chosen the PERSYST EMD4E001G 1Gb STT-MRAM for use in their FlashCore Module 4. The EMD4E001G, a high-performance persistent memory, ensures critical data integrity even during power loss. With a DDR4 interface, it delivers … [More]
IMAPS Device Packaging Conference Celebrates 20 Years of Success
Conference’s success underscores the industry’s robust growth
The International Microelectronics Assembly and Packaging Society’s (IMAPS) recent Device Packaging Conference 2024 recently marked a significant milestone, not only celebrating its 20th anniversary this year with a record-breaking turnout but also upping the ante on Arizona’s booming semiconductor industry. Held in Fountain Hills, Arizona, the event saw a significant increase … [More]
Enhancing Collaboration through Cultural Training
Phoenix has long been a hub for semiconductor manufacturing, a legacy that dates back to 1949, but throughout the years the costs of maintaining cutting-edge facilities soared and some companies opted for a "fab-lite" approach. This strategy involved continuing some local production while outsourcing more advanced manufacturing to Asian fabs like Taiwan Semiconductor … [More]
Chips of the Future: New Frontier in Advanced Packaging
As the United States strives to regain its status as a global leader in semiconductor manufacturing and research, the spotlight is now on the critical field of advanced packaging. This innovative technology involves encasing silicon chips in a protective layer to enhance their functionality and longevity. It facilitates denser chip configurations in more compact spaces and thus … [More]
Today’s Mini Golf: How Puttshack Is Embracing Technology
Miniature golf, once a simple pastime, has evolved into a sophisticated industry that leverages technology to enhance the player experience. From interactive courses to advanced scoring systems, technology has become an integral part of modern mini golf. This article will explore how Puttshack embraced technology to innovate and elevate the game. Puttshack’s technology not only … [More]
Business Leaders Value ChatGPT Experience in Up-and-Coming Workforce
Investigating the importance of ChatGPT experience for young professionals, a recent survey from Intelligent.com, a platform dedicated to helping young professionals navigate the future of work, found half (49%) of business leaders believe ChatGPT experience is more valuable than a college degree. The other half is split between 36% of the survey respondents who disagree with … [More]
Arizona Bioscience Growth Continues, Sets Record Highs
Arizona’s bioscience sector has continued its sustained advancement over the past two years and established record highs for several performance metrics, at growth rates often outpacing the nation, according to the latest data analysis commissioned by the Flinn Foundation. Arizona reached record highs in National Institutes of Health funding, bioscience jobs and wages, … [More]
