EMD Electronics is the Electronics business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, operating in the United States and Canada. The company distinguishes itself in the semiconductor industry through a unique combination of global heritage, deep scientific expertise and a customer-centric approach that few competitors can match. As part of Merck KGaA, a family-owned company with a … [More]
Global Heritage Meets Deep Scientific Expertise, Driving Semiconductor Innovation Worldwide
Meet EMD Electronics, the North America Electronics business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Non-Volatile Memory Technology Eliminates the Need for Backup Components
Meet Everspin Technologies, Inc.
Memory technologies are a foundational component of the semiconductor ecosystem, enabling processors and systems to store and access data quickly and reliably. As devices become smarter and more connected, the demand is growing for high-performing memory that optimizes a system’s ability to perform efficiently, retain critical information and respond in real time. Headquartered … [More]
Protecting Innovation in Arizona’s Semiconductor Industry
As SEMICON® West 2025 showcases semiconductor innovations, Foam Packaging Specialties® protects them. Often, essential innovation happens behind the scenes, and packaging and shipping play a key role. Protecting critical components, supporting efficient production and helping Arizona maintain its role as a leading semiconductor hub are key. Founded initially to support … [More]
Building the Tools Behind the Chips: How Tempe’s Foresight Fuels a Global Industry
Meet Foresight Technologies
Starting as a precision aerospace machine shop in 1995, Foresight Technologies has since evolved into the global leader in high-purity chemical component and system manufacturing for semiconductor equipment. In its 165,000-square-foot production site in Tempe, Ariz., a team of more than 350 skilled team members, 100 of whom are certified plastic welders, have access to 60 CNC … [More]
Going for the Gold – Electroplating and More where Precision and Compliance Are Non-Negotiable
Meet C-Hawk Technology
The gold-plating process C-Hawk Technology, a global leader in complex manufacturing solutions, delivers industry-leading gold plating through its Arizona-based subsidiary, Gold Tech Industries. The company has supported the semiconductor industry since 1984. It specializes in precision gold plating for multicomponent assemblies used to produce silicon wafers, the base … [More]
Decades of Leadership Making Chips, Jobs and Strong Community
Meet Intel
Ocotilla Fab Intel is a global leader in semiconductor design and manufacturing. For more than five decades, Intel has been at the heart of innovation in computing, enabling advances across personal computers, data centers, networking and, now, artificial intelligence. Today, Intel delivers leading-edge process and packaging technology while also providing customers with a … [More]
How Contractors Are Supporting the Semiconductor Surge with Highly Specialized Precision Work
Meet Nox Group
In semiconductor construction, much of the attention goes to the size of the fabs or the dollar value of investment. But the real complexity lies in what happens after the walls go up: installing the advanced tools that manufacture the chips themselves. The tool install phase demands an extraordinary level of precision — microns of tolerance within ultra-clean environments. … [More]
Changing How Power Is Delivered at Scale and Helping Bolster the Domestic Semiconductor Supply Chain
Meet Saras Micro Devices, Inc.
The explosive growth of AI data centers is transforming the semiconductor industry while at the same time raising significant concerns about power consumption. As designers strive to create more powerful integrated devices that keep pace with performance demands, traditional power management architectures are starting to reveal their limitations. Embeddable passive components … [More]
Sustainable, Locally Manufactured Energy Storage to Advance Arizona’s Semiconductor Growth
Meet SorbiForce, Inc.
With multibillion-dollar semiconductor manufacturing facilities rising across the state and a deep supplier base taking root, Arizona has become one of the country’s fastest growing semiconductor hubs. As that footprint expands under the CHIPS and Science Act, reliable, stable power is now mission critical for around-the-clock manufacturing. Meanwhile, Wood Mackenzie estimates … [More]
High-Volume Chip Producer TSMC Arizona: An Economic Engine for the State
Meet TSMC Arizona
Arizona, once defined by the five C’s — Cotton, Citrus, Copper, Cattle and Climate — is now bolstered by another “C”: chips. And you cannot make microchips without semiconductors. Our state has become the hub for the burgeoning semiconductor industry, ranking No. 1 in the U.S. for semiconductor activity in 2025 by Business Facilities magazine and among the top three states … [More]
Tina Marie Tentori
Director of Community Affairs, APS; Executive Director, APS Foundation
Why is honoring achievement important? How does it impact our business community? Honoring achievement is more than celebrating success — it’s a powerful affirmation of values like perseverance, innovation and purpose-driven leadership. Recognition inspires others to aim higher, take bold risks and lead with heart. It also offers a moment to reflect — to pause; look back; and … [More]
Amy E. Patel
Arizona Office Tax Managing Partner, Deloitte Arizona
Why is honoring achievement important? How does it impact our business community? Honoring achievement is important because it recognizes effort, perseverance and resilience while reinforcing the values that drive success. When people’s accomplishments are acknowledged, it validates the hard work they have invested and builds confidence to keep striving toward greater goals. … [More]
Allison Otu, MBA
Executive Director of Marketing, Communications and Events; Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Arizona State University
Why is honoring achievement important? How does it impact our business community? Honoring achievement is essential as it celebrates the leaders whose hard work, time, talent and treasure make our community stronger every day. Recognition not only acknowledges their long hours and commitment to service but also creates a powerful ripple effect — inspiring mentees and young … [More]
Titina Pacheco
Chef, Titina’s Culinary Experiences
Why is honoring achievement important? How does it impact our business community? Honoring those in our community is a special way of recognizing each person’s abilities, achievements and successes, no matter how small. We need to see the good in everyone and more people will follow their dreams. What is the single most important thing you have learned throughout your career … [More]
Marcia Mintz
President and CEO, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley
Why is honoring achievement important? How does it impact our business community? Honoring achievement can drive organizations forward to improve performance and innovation. It celebrates the achievements of individuals and teams, and the multiple factors that define success. It acknowledges excellence and shares the story and lessons of accomplishments. Recognition programs … [More]
Linda Little
Region President, iHeartMedia Markets Group
Why is honoring achievement important? How does it impact our business community? As women in leadership, we know that growth doesn’t just happen — it’s something we actively pursue. We’re constantly looking for ways to stretch, evolve and lead with greater impact. And one of the most powerful ways we do that is by learning from each other. When we hear about the achievements … [More]
Jessyca Leach
CEO, Prisma Community Care
Why is honoring achievement important? How does it impact our business community? Honoring achievement matters because it shines a light on the quiet work that often goes unseen but profoundly changes communities. Recognition validates not only the person but also the values of perseverance, creativity and resilience they bring forward. When we pause to celebrate achievement, … [More]
Dr. Sharon Lamm-Hartman
Founder and CEO, Inside Out Learning, Inc.
Why is honoring achievement important? How does it impact our business community? As women leaders, we often run from meeting to meeting, event to event and accomplish task after task. We are amazing human “doing machines.” I often look at what we accomplish in just one day of our work, families and communities and I ask, “How do we do it?” It is important that we take time … [More]
