Pentagon Technologies Group, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Kurita Water Industries, Ltd., a critical materials supplier of advanced chamber cleaning equipment consumables to leading-edge semiconductor foundries, announced that it is building a new cleaning facility in Mesa, Arizona. The facility is expected to be operational in Q4 2024. Pentagon’s project is underway … [More]
KOREPlex Site Plan Receives Key Approval, Project to Deliver a $1.25B Investment in Buckeye
The KOREPlex, which is central to KORE Power, inc.’s (KORE) plan to build an American lithium-ion battery supply chain, received a key approval this week, when the City of Buckeye’s Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved plans for Phases 1 and 2 at the site. “We have worked closely with the City of Buckeye to design a manufacturing facility that is a significant … [More]
Powering the Future from Chandler, Arizona
Saras makes strides in packaging for power efficiency and performance
Amidst the technological strides being made in Arizona, the state continues to develop its extensive network of highly specialized companies that help create the chips that the world literally runs on. According to the Greater Phoenix Economic Council, about 20 semiconductor companies have officially announced they will begin operations in Arizona, and about 20 more are in the … [More]
Where Sustainability Meets Technology
At the heart of every technological advancement, semiconductors are silently powering the future. But as we enter an era where sustainability is not just a choice but a necessity, the semiconductor industry is finding itself at a crossroads. The recent GreenBiz 24 conference in Phoenix not only highlighted the latest sustainable practices but also the challenges and triumphs of … [More]
Water Wise: Phoenix’s Step into Sustainable Cooling
In the heart of the Sonoran Desert, water is as precious as gold — or, in our case, silicon. Especially as Phoenix is fast becoming a semiconductor stronghold. Semiconductors, the tiny but mighty engines driving much of our technological advances, generate heat and require effective cooling. That’s where water comes in. Addressing water recycling challenges has long been a … [More]
Create e-Commerce that Raises Customer Experience
As the driving influence behind their startup or SMB, entrepreneurs often feel things could be moving faster than they are. Apart from the macroeconomic issues of inflation and interest rates driving up business costs, it is internal issues that are hindering the business from gaining speed. One of the key traps SMB owners fall into is trying to race the big boys on their … [More]
Connect with Advocates on Social to Accelerate Small Business Growth
For small business owners who want to increase brand awareness, there’s a massive opportunity to reach consumers showing interest in shopping small. They can do this by networking with other small business owners and asking the community and fans via social to support their business. The pandemic pushed people to support local businesses like they never had before, but … [More]
SaaS Data Management Co. Elevates Exec to President
Codifi, an emerging SaaS company specializing in field data management, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Mel Gordon as President and Chief Operating Officer (COO). Codifi is backed by an investment from The Riverside Company (Riverside), a global private investor focused on the smaller end of the middle market. Since its inception in 2014, Codifi … [More]
Navigating the Future of Tech Infrastructure Amidst AI’s Growing Demands
In an era where technological advancements are evolving at an unprecedented pace, the recent spotlight by Sam Altman on the need for a staggering $7 trillion to fuel the next generations of AI development, including GPT models, brings to the forefront a critical conversation on infrastructure innovation—or the lack thereof. This monumental figure underscores not just the … [More]
Department of State and ASU Announce New ITSI Initiative to Build Resilient International Microelectronics Supply Chain
University also signs new agreement with government ministries in Costa Rica
Well-known by now is that the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 was designed to re-establish semiconductor manufacturing, research and development in the United States — onshoring, as it is sometimes called. But a less well-known part of the CHIPS Act strategy is about establishing a resilient supply chain in countries America would regard as political and economic allies – known … [More]
