The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) announced a $13 million investment in Northern Arizona University (NAU) to expand training programs and research related to metrology, a foundational component of semiconductor manufacturing and innovation. NAU will leverage the investment to enhance Arizona’s semiconductor ecosystem, including establishing: A Microelectronics … [More]
Jared Sine Joins GoDaddy as Chief Strategy & Legal Officer
GoDaddy Inc. will welcome Jared Sine as its Chief Strategy & Legal Officer effective March 18, 2024. Sine will assume responsibility for the Strategy, Legal, Corporate and Business Development functions. Sine will report to CEO Aman Bhutani. Before joining GoDaddy, Sine spent almost eight years at Match Group and served as Chief Business Affairs & Legal Officer since … [More]
Renewable Energy Tax Exchange to Launch
Phoenix-based REOX is positioned to transform the renewable energy market though its innovative exchange platform launching March 1st 2024. Driven by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and focused on Investment Tax Credits and Production Tax Credits, REOX connects buyers and sellers on a seamlessly integrated platform. The technology driven, compliance focused platform … [More]
DoD Officials Convene at ASU to Learn About University-Led Microelectronics Hub
New Southwest Accelerated Prototyping Hub designed to jump-start microelectronics projects funded by CHIPS Act
Some of the top defense technology officials in the U.S. came to Arizona State University recently to hear about the progress of the new Southwest Accelerated Prototyping Hub, led by ASU. The hub, designed to jump-start microelectronics projects funded by the 2022 CHIPS and Science Act, is a collaboration that has grown to more than 130 leading … [More]
Companies Focused on AI are Missing the Real Business Threat
What business leaders should add to their crisis playbook
In 2023, savvy executives added AI tools to automate time-consuming tasks and speed up customer service, but no one is talking about the growing threat of AI-generated deepfakes on businesses. Celebrities were the first victims, and experts predict 2024 elections will be flooded with phony images, videos and audio clips. Fraud follows the money and businesses will be … [More]
AI Tech Optimizes Supply Chain Processes in Moving Logistics
Dircks Moving & Logistics' adoption of computer vision technology at their loading docks marks a significant leap toward operational excellence. The system, seamlessly integrated into the logistics workflow, scans every pallet as it traverses the loading dock. It uses computer vision algorithms to capture information from labels, barcodes and markings, providing a … [More]
Using Emerging Technology to Stay Competitive in the Blue-Collar Sector
Though blue-collar workers are a huge portion of the workforce, they are notoriously difficult to find and even more challenging to retain. That’s why this hands-on industry is turning to advances in technology to stay competitive and attract top talent. Data and Analytics in Blue-Collar Recruitment Drive Effective Decision Making Employers relying on blue-collar jobs need a … [More]
ASM International: Investing to Elevate Arizona’s Semiconductor Landscape
Expansion of one of the pioneering semiconductor equipment companies in Arizona
Arizona’s booming semiconductor industry shows no signs of slowing down. ASM International, a Dutch semiconductor equipment company with a 40-year presence in Phoenix, has revealed plans to invest more than $320 million in a new Scottsdale campus. Slated for completion by 2026, the move to the new 20-acre site will create more than 500 jobs and allow the company to better serve … [More]
Turning Waste into Wealth: Phoenix’s Bold Leap into Sustainable Energy Innovation
In March 2023, I was honored to attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony for two renewable natural gas facilities in the Greater Phoenix area, marking the growth of sustainability in the Valley of the Sun. This milestone, achieved in collaboration with Avolta Development, a renewable natural gas developer, and the Butterfield and Milky Way dairies, is a testament to the power of … [More]
Used Semiconductor Equipment Co. Releases Equipment Management Software for Semiconductor Manufacturers
Moov, the largest and fastest growing global marketplace for used semiconductor equipment, today announced the release of its new Equipment Management Software (EMS) for semiconductor manufacturers. Moov's Equipment Management Software helps manufacturers track and understand what equipment assets they own across fabrication centers (fabs), the condition of these tools, and the … [More]
